Lightweight, durable, and versatile, Expanded Foam PVC is perfect for signs, exhibits, and displays, offering smooth printing, easy fabrication, and moisture resistance.
Expanded Foam PVC
Versatile, durable, lightweight, moisture-resistant Foam PVC for signage applications.
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Your Branch: Baltimore/Washington
Zip code: 21075 |
Product Overview
Performance Characteristics:
Typical Properties of Expanded Foam PVC
Common Properties
- Common Brand Names Sintra, Komatex, Foamex, Celtec
- Typical Thickness Size 0.118, 0.236, 0.472 in
- Typical Lengths 96, 120, 144 in
- Typical Widths 48, 60, 72 in
- Friendly Names Foam Board, Foam PVC Board, PVC Foam Sheet
- Common Profiles Flat Sheet, Embossed, Textured
Physical Properties
- Density of Polypropylene (PP) 0.9g/cm³
- Water Absorption of Polycarbonate (PC) 0.02%
- Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium of Nylon 6 0.7%
- Linear Mold Shrinkage of Polyethylene (PE) 0.35%
- Melt Flow of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) 12g/10 min
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Strength 20kV/mm
- Dielectric Constant 3.2None
- Dissipation Factor 0.02None
- Volume Resistivity 10^15ohm·cm
- Surface Resistivity 10^12ohms
- Arc Resistance 150seconds
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600V
- Thermal Coefficient of Dielectric Constant 0.0011/°C
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity Not SensitiveNone
- Breakdown Voltage 30kV
Mechanical Properties
- Hardness, Rockwell R mediumR scale
- Tensile Strength, Ultimate 21MPa
- Tensile Strength, Yield 15MPa
- Elongation at Break 22%
- Elongation at Yield 4%
- Modulus of Elasticity 1200MPa
- Flexural Yield Strength 28MPa
- Flexural Modulus 1050MPa
- Compressive Yield Strength 13MPa
- Bearing Yield Strength 20MPa
- Shear Strength 2MPa
- Izod Impact, Notched 5kJ/m²
- Izod Impact, Unnotched 15kJ/m²
- Gardner Impact 400J
- Falling Dart Impact 30J
- Instrumented Impact Total Energy 25J
Thermal Properties
- CTE, linear varied1/K
- CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow varied1/K
- Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 75°C
- Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 60°C
- Vicat Softening Point 80°C
- Flammability V - 0UL94
- Max Continuous Operating Temperature 140°F
- Minimum Operating Temperature - 10°F
- Thermal Conductivity 0.1 - 0.2W/m·K
Regulations
- UL-94 Flame Class
- ASTM/Mil-Spec
- D635 Self Extinguishing
- RoHS Compliant
- REACH Compliant
Foam PVC Sheet at Piedmont Plastics
Expanded Foam PVC sheet is a versatile material widely used in the sign and graphics industry. These sheets are made of expanded closed-cell polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and feature a durable, rigid structure with a matte finish. Lightweight and easy to work with, foam PVC sheets have long been a staple in trade show exhibits and point-of-purchase displays. Available in various colors, they are also an excellent choice for creating dimensional lettering for signage.
Key Benefits of Expanded PVC
Expanded foam PVC offers key benefits such as lightweight durability, making it easy to handle and install while still providing a sturdy, long-lasting material. Its smooth, matte finish is ideal for high-quality printing and graphics, and it can be easily cut, shaped, and fabricated to fit various design needs. Additionally, it's resistant to moisture and chemicals, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Foam PVC Standard Sizes, Thicknesses, and Colors
Expanded Foam PVC comes in many standard sizes, thicknesses, and color options. Don't see what you need in the chart below? Let us know! We can also custom-cut each sheet to meet your needs.
| Expanded Foam PVC Sizes | 48″ x 96″, 48″ x 120″, 60″ x 120″ |
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| Expanded Foam PVC Thicknesses | 0.118″, 0.236″, 0.512″, 0.748″, 0.983 |
| Expanded Foam PVC Colors | White, Yellow, Red, Black, Blue, Green, and Grey |
Questions About Foam PVC?
At Piedmont Plastics, foam PVC and other clear materials are our specialty. Our team of plastics experts is ready to help you find the perfect solution for your application.
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