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PVC

PVC Type I is a normal impact, corrosion-resistant material offering an excellent chemical resistance.  It is highly recommended for applications where acid and alkalies are in high concentration, normal working temperatures are relatively low, 140°F or below, and the application environment is not subject to excessive physical abuse.

For a similar product with greater heat resistance (up to 200°F) see CPVC.

PVC Type II is a uniquely adaptable polyvinyl chloride displaying excellent thermoforming capabilities, contour definition and surface texture.  Available finishes include matte and glossy.  Type II is fashioned in the form of homogeneous sheets.

Product Applications

PVC Type I: Acid Etching Machines, Acid Fume Hood and Ducts, Acid Tanks/Linings, Air Circulators/Purifying Systems, Booths, Burial Vaults, Bus Equipment (interior), Ceiling Materials, Closures, Containers, Corrosion Control Equipment, Duct and Duct Fittings, Dust Collecting Systems, Flues and Vents, Fume Scrubbers, Housings, Industrial Surfaces, Industrial Waste Equipment, Lab Equipment, Liquor Dispensing Systems, Machined Parts/Gears/Flanges/Valves, Machine Guards, Machinery, Noise Control Devices, Nuclear Instruments, Nursery Equipment, Paneling for Clean Rooms, Pressure Switches, Scientific Equipment, Seating, Sheet Metal Fabricators, Shelving, Spraying Equipment, Storage Tanks, Tote Boxes/Pans/Trays, Vacuum Cleaning Systems and Waterproof Covers.

PVC Type II: Anodizing, Chemical, Dyeing and Bleaching, Electronics, Fertilizer, Food Processing, Marine, Paper, Petroleum, Pharmaceutical, Plating, Steel Pickling, Tanning, Textile, Transportation, Utilities, Waste Treatment and Water Treatment.

Industries

Aircraft, automotive, battery, C.P. chemical processing, chemical etch machinery, chlorination equipment, coal mining, demineralizer equipment, electronics, fertilizer, plants, fishing, fish hatcheries, fitting and valve, food industry, heavy and fine chemicals, industrial waste treatment, metal finishing, metal manufacturing, mining, municipal waste, nuclear, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, photo engraving, photographic processors, pollution control, plating, pulp and paper, spray nozzle manufacturers, utility companies and water softening.


Typical Properties Type I and Type II

Property Tested
ASTM
UNITS
PVC Type I
PVC Type II
Physical
Impact Strength, Izod (1/8")
D256
ft. lbs/in
1.3
18
Tensile Strength
D638
psi
7500
7400
Tensile Modulus
D638
psi
411,000
396,000

Acid Resistance

-
-
-
-

93% Sulfuric Acid

-
-
-
-

4 days @ 131°F

-
-
-
-

Weight Change

D1784
%
0.2
0.2

Flexural Yield Change

D1784
%
-2.3
-2.3

Specific Gravity

D792
1=water
1.42
1.35
Thermal
Heat Deflection
D648
°F
165
167
Thermal Expansion
D-696
in/in/°C
6.1 x 10ˆ-5
6.1 x 10ˆ-5

SHEET

THICKNESS (inches)
LBS/SHEET
SHEETS/CASE
1/32
7.5
32
1/16
15.0
16
3/32
22.4
11
1/8
30.0
8
3/16
44.9
5
1/4
59.8
4
3/8
90.0
3
1/2
120.0
2
5/8
150.0
2
3/4
180.0
1
1
240.0
1
1-1/4
300.0
1
1-1/2
360.0
1
1-3/4
420.0
1
2
480.0
1
STANDARD SHEET SIZE (inches) 48 x 96
STANDARD COLORS Dark Gray

PVC
SOLID ROUND BAR

DIA (inches)
LBS/FT
STANDARD LENGTH (inches)
1/4
.029
10
5/16
.046
10
3/8
.066
10
1/2
.117
10
9/16
.146
10
5/8
.183
10
3/4
.265
10
13/16
.311
10
1
.471
10
1-1/8
.594
10
1-1/4
.736
10
1-5/16
.812
10
1-3/8
.891
10
1-1/2
1.060
10
1-5/8
1.244
10
1-3/4
1.440
10
1-7/8
1.657
10
2
1.890
10
2-1/8
2.128
5
2-1/4
2.380
5
2-3/8
2.658
5
2-1/2
2.950
5
2-3/4
3.570
5
3
4.240
5
3-1/2
5.770
5
4
7.550
5
4-1/2
9.550
5
5
11.700
5
5-1/2
14.300
5
6
17.100
5
7
23.025
5
8
30.073
5
10
46.990
20
12
67.664
20
STANDARD COLOR Gray

SQUARE BAR

DIA (inches)
LBS/FT
STANDARD LENGTH (inches)
1/2
.157
10
5/8
.183
10
3/4
.360
10
1
.629
10
1-1/4
1.033
8
1-1/2
1.464
8
2
2.452
8
STANDARD COLOR Gray

RECTANGULAR BAR

Dimension (inches)
LBS/FT
LENGTH/FT
1/2 x 3/4
0.255
10
STANDARD COLOR Gray

HEXAGONAL BAR

DIA (inches)
LBS/FT
STANDARD LENGTH (inches)
7/16
.108
10
1/2
.142
10
9/16
.180
10
5/8
.222
10
11/16
.296
10
3/4
.320
10
13/16
.375
10
7/8
.435
10
1
.569
10
1-1/8
.721
10
1-1/4
.890
10
1-3/8
1.080
10
1-1/2
1.283
10
1-3/4
1.746
10
2
2.280
10
STANDARD COLOR Gray

HOLLOW BAR

The heavy-wall hollows effect considerable savings in material when bored parts are required.  In addition, some sizes are IPS O.D., and thus can be used as bushing stock or very heavy wall pipe which is not commercially available.

MIN O.D. (inches)
MAX I.D. (inches)
WEIGHT PER FOOT
1.312
.687
.663
1.500
.687
9.11
1.625
.562
1.154
1.750
.500
1.377
1.900
.906
1.410
2.000
1.250
1.285
2.125
.750
2.010
2.250
1.125
2.025
2.375
1.000
2.393
2.375
1.500
1.922
2.500
1.000
2.680
2.500
1.500
2.209
2.625
1.500
2.511
2.750
1.000
3.299
2.875
1.500
3.159
3.000
1.000
3.976
3.000
1.250
3.770
3.000
1.500
3.375
3.000
2.000
2.798
3.250
1.250
4.506
3.250
2.000
3.534
3.500
1.500
5.037
3.563
1.500
5.245
3.563
2.125
4.324
3.750
2.125
4.970
4.000
2.500
5.153
4.250
1.750
7.452
4.250
3.000
4.948
4.500
2.00
8.099
4.500
2.125
7.885
4.500
3.000
5.978
4.750
3.000
7.069
5.000
3.000
8.217
5.563
4.000
7.954
6.000
2.437
15.200
6.000
3.000
14.020
6.000
4.000
11.190
6.625
2.875
18.030
6.625
4.000
14.910
8.625
5.750
21.400
STANDARD COLOR Gray

PVC
ANGLE

DIMENSION (inches)
LBS/FT
LENGTH/FT
1x1x1/8
0.141
10
1-1/4x1-1/4x3/16
0.262
10
1-1/2x1-1/2x3/16
0.316
10
1-1/2x1-1/2x1/4
0.415
10
2x2x3/16
0.469
10
3x3/4x1/8
0.268
10
STANDARD COLOR Gray

WELDING ROD

DIMENSION (inches)
3/32, 1/8, 5/32, 3/16

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