POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC)

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was first synthesized by the German chemist Eugen Baumann in 1872. Baumann accidentally discovered PVC while trying to create a new synthetic adhesive. However, PVC remained a laboratory curiosity for several decades until the 1920s when Waldo Semon, an American chemist working for B.F. Goodrich Company, developed a method to plasticise PVC, making it flexible and commercially viable.

Semon’s work led to the widespread commercialization of PVC as a versatile and durable plastic used in a wide range of applications, including construction materials, piping, flooring, and medical devices. His discoveries were crucial in establishing PVC as one of the most widely produced and used plastics in the world today.

Specialising in PVC (both flexible and rigid) BPY have a wealth of experience with processing this challenging material. Components pictured above include cable clips for the railway, a housing for fuel sensors and flexible PVC covers for petrol pumps. 

Why choose PVC for your injection moulding project?

  • 1. Versatility: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) can be easily moulded into various shapes and sizes, making it ideal for producing a wide range of products and parts. It also comes in rigid and flexible forms, allowing even more versatility than most other polymers.
  • 2. Durability: PVC is a strong and durable material that can withstand harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures, chemicals, and impact.
  • 3. Cost-effective: PVC is a cost-effective material compared to other plastics, which makes it a popular choice in manufacturing.
  • 4. Low maintenance: Once PVC products are produced, they require minimal maintenance and can last longer, reducing overall costs.
  • 5. Environmental friendliness: PVC can be recycled and reused, making it an environmentally friendly option.

Overall, PVC injection moulding provides a cost-effective, weather able, and versatile manufacturing solution with endless customisation opportunities. 

If you have an injection moulding project and are considering using PVC, please get in touch with our technical team on 01280 706335 for a free consultation!

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