Foamed PVC

A lightweight and durable material commonly used in applications that require a smooth and consistent surface.

a stack of different coloured plastic sheets.
a stack of different coloured plastic sheets.

Foamed PVC

Also known as Foamed Poly Vinyl Chloride, Semi-Rigid Extruded Sheet Foamed PVC is an extruded semi-rigid sheet available in a range of colours. Foamed PVC has a myriad of applications in the sign, display, exhibition and building industries due to its extreme versatility and robustness.

It is a lightweight and cost-effective material that is easy to cut, shape, and fabricate, providing design flexibility for custom applications. Additionally, foamed PVC has a smooth surface finish that is ideal for printing, painting, or labelling, making it suitable for applications that require branding or customisation. It also has excellent chemical resistance, making it suitable for use in harsh chemical environments.

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Properties
  • Half the weight of rigid PVC
  • Very high chemical resistance
  • Thermo formableModerate impact resistance and service temperature
  • Very good moisture resistance
  • Good dimensional stability
  • Superior durability
  • Low water absorption
Specific Gravity

0.75

Applications
  • Screen printing
  • Vinyl graphics & photographic print-mounting
  • Cooling insulation
  • Partition board
  • Industrial linings
  • Display applications
  • Exhibition & building applications.
Food Suitability

PVC has not passed the USA’s Food & Drugs Administration (FDA) for usage in the food industry and therefore not recommended for use in the food industry.

Chemical Resistance
  • Foamed PVC is resistant to acids, alkaline solutions, alcohols, oils, fats, aliphatic hydrocarbons and petrol.
  • Foamed PVC is NOT resistant to benzole, chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters and ketones.
Weather Resistance

Foamed PVC semi rigid sheet has excellent resistance to weathering.

Flammability

Self-extinguishing properties.

Colour Range

3mm comes in White, Blue, Black, Yellow, Green, Grey & Red.

Cut to Size
  • We offer a cut-to-size service for all sheet products.
  • We also can radius the corners and also scrape, or cut to a shape/pattern.
Thickness

1, 2, 4.5, 6, 8, 10mm comes in White only.

Sheet Size

In all thicknesses is 1220 X 2440mm (8 X 4 Ft.)

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