PVC

Tank Linings  yes yes
Wildlife Pond & Lake Lining  yes yes
Reservoir Lining  no no
Reservoir Covers  no no
Reservoir Baffle Curtains  no no
Groundsheets  yes no
Self Supporting Tanks  yes  no
Roofing & Decking  yes yes
Contaminated Land Covers  no no
Lorry Curtains & Tarpaulins  yes no
Water  yes
Oils  no
Fuels  no
Acids  no
Alkalies  yes
Gases  no
  Standard Available Thickness  .20mm
to
3mm

PVC is a low cost low cost membrane suitable for some short life applications in 'plain' form or special applications in nylon cloth reinforced form.

'PVC' sheets can be can be produced in a wide variety of specifications in a range of thicknesses, from 0.20mm to 3.00mm in plain (foil) form and 0.50mm to 2.00mm in reinforced form.
Some PVCs, like our 'PW' range, are approved for drinking water use.

If you are unsure which PVC material would be most suited to your needs please contact us on + 44 (0)1277 653281.

PVC Mechanical Properties

Typical Properties  PE610 PW1100 PW1250
Base cloth HTP 1100 d/tex high tenacity polyester 1670 d/tex
Total weight (approx.) 610 g/m2 1100 g/m2 1250 g/m2
Construction ~ ~ ~ 12/13 threads/cm 12/13 threads/cm
Coating calender Dull Dull Gloss
Lacquering ~ ~ ~ 1-side dull lacquer 1-side dull lacquer
Breaking strength 2100 N / 5cm 4000 N / 5cm 5000 N / 5cm
Tear strength 325 N 600 N 800 N
Adhesion 100 N / 5 cm. 90 N / 5 cm 125 N / 5 cm.
Temperature resistance -300 to +700 C -300 to +700 C -300 to +700 C
Lightfastness 7 8 7 - 8.
Colour Various Beige 1695 Beige 1695
Special properties ~ ~ ~ Special quality for contact with potable water and food Special quality for contact with potable water and food

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