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PVC Expansion Sheet is non-toxic and provides strength

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PVC Expansion Sheet is non-toxic and provides strength, durability and fire protection - perfect for signage projects such as store displays, POP displays, furniture making projects or model making projects.
It is free from lead, cadmium, barium and zinc and offers exceptional flame resistance, as well as being easy to work with for superior screw and staple retention.
Lightweight
Expanded foam PVC sheet, commonly referred to as foam PVC or K-board is an extraordinarily useful material with several outstanding attributes that have made it popularly utilized for signage exhibits, store displays, point of purchase (POP), kiosks and screen printing applications. Notably light yet rigid enough for fabrication processes with ease of fabrication being key components for its success.
With its impressive strength-to-weight ratio, PVC sheet signage is an attractive alternative to more conventional materials like plexiglass sheets or polycarbonate. PVC can be cut, sawed, machined, nailed, drilled and screwed using traditional tools; digitally and screen printed designs can be cut out using standard PVC cutters before cold mounting techniques are used to affix it securely in place. PVC is resistant to harsh weather conditions as well as dent resistance; boasting superior staple retention abilities without lead, barium, cadmium or zinc content - freeing signage from conventional signmaking materials that would normally contain lead, barium, cadmium or zinc content!
Our expanded PVC is more colorfast than other foam PVC products and provides outstanding ink adhesion and abrasion resistance, meeting UL 1975 regulations as a flame retardant product.
Water Resistant
Expanded PVC foam board is a non-toxic form of PVC that offers many desirable characteristics. Ideal for signage exhibits, store displays, POP displays, kiosks, digital and screen printing as well as lamination applications - expanded PVC foam board sheets are the ideal lightweight and rigid sheets to use when visual merchandising is involved.
Plastic marine applications make use of PVC sheet, which is durable and weather-resistant as well as being easy to work with. PVC will not rot, swell or burn while offering great screw and staple retention with low flammability standards meeting UL94 5V and UL 1975 regulations.
PVC foam boards feature closed-cell structures that render them nonabsorbent and mildew proof, making them ideal for humid environments. Easy to maintain with non-abrasive cleaners such as water or vinegar for cleaning purposes, they can be highly machinable with their smooth matte surface being ideal for screen printing or vinyl applications; also heat welding methods as well as approved PVC adhesives like ethacrylate and epoxy can all be utilized to bond these foam boards together.
Chemical Resistant
Expanded PVC foam can withstand the damaging effects of chemicals like oils, making it an excellent choice for visual merchandising and signage projects. Furthermore, its low gas permeance rating makes it simple to paint over, laminate over, print onto, or form into different shapes.
Expanded plastic is constructed using non-toxic and eco-friendly thermoplastic materials that are free from lead, barium, zinc and cadmium and feature impressive flame-resistance. This makes it safer for the environment as well as easier than similar types of material that don't provide similar durability.
Komatex is an open-cell and free foam variant of expanded PVC that makes an excellent medium for digital and screen printing, painting, laminating, vinyl lettering and forming projects. Komatex can withstand most environmental conditions - even outdoor signage exposed to elements - is easy to fabricate without rotting or swelling over time and offers an affordable solution for various visual merchandising and signage needs.
Fire Resistant
PVC expansion sheet is a lightweight yet sturdy option designed for visual merchandising and signage applications. Expanded PVC foam board features an unpainted matte surface that's easy to paint or laminate, making it suitable for use across various commercial settings such as point-of-purchase displays, kiosks and trade show graphics.
Expanded Foam Polyvinyl Chloride or Komatex is composed of non-toxic, eco-friendly thermoplastic materials free from lead, barium, cadmium and zinc that offer outstanding flame-resistance while being resistant to abrasion and chemical wear.
PVC expanded foam sheets are an ideal material for DIYers, hobbyists, makers and interior designers. Their flexibility means it can be cut, drilled, bent and formed into any shape for use as doors, window frames or exterior house trim. Contact a fabrication or machining company about material handling systems specifically tailored for industrial process applications using this CPVC material.