Manufacturers throughout all sectors are reimagining the materials they use. Wood, metal, and solid plastics-the industry’s default materials, not so long ago-are proving to be insufficient. PVC foam boards represent one of the most efficient replacements available today, with benefits like weight efficiency, moisture protection, processability and enduring longevity. See why intelligent manufacturers are beginning to shift their use of materials.
Lightweight Construction Without Compromising Strength
Any manufacturer looking to shed weight. Weight is something that all sectors are striving for, regardless of their business. Whether it’s sign boards, shop-fitting equipment or anything for the building industry, lighter weight reduces costs, handling benefits and opens up to the consumer. PVC foam sheet provides immense savings in comparison to many other alternatives.
PVC foam board is about half the weight of dense PVC and far lighter than equally thick plywood or MDF. This reduction in shipping weight helps reduce shipping costs and ease of handling both for large format sign applications and shop floor processing. This means fewer crew members to install signage and cabinet/shelf units are lightweight and simple to install for cabinetry manufactures. While lightweight they deliver high strength to weight ratios, densities run from 0.45 g/cm³ to 0.70 g/cm³ with sufficient rigidity for use in structural type applications but remain light.
Moisture Resistance and Dimensional Stability
Wood and MDF absorb moisture and can warp and expand – cause of products failed and complaints by customers. PVC foam boards absorb no moisture because it has a closed-cell structure and can’t allow water into it, the perfect substitute in environments with a high level of moisture, such as, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoors where wood and MDF would soon perish.
The other aspect in which these foam boards offer some distinct benefit over other wood based boards is stability dimension. When environment’s climatic conditions change like any wood plank tends to expand and contract as and when conditions fluctuate in terms of humidity. Any such movement causes edges to warp open, paint finish to check crack and the joints themselves to loosen up over a few years. PVC foam boards ensure no such swelling, shrinkage or warpage no matter what the ambient weather is. They maintain shape and size and assure to keep their shape through the entire useful life, thereby resulting in far less complaints as far as warranty claims are concerned.
Superior Workability and Processing Efficiency
Manufacturers need materials that can be easily machined, that perform well under different processes and at a low cost, while in the same conditions (same speed, feed rate, cutting conditions and more) will last for 2 to 3 times less time, meaning it costs 2 to 3 times as much and wear down even faster: Cutting the PVC foamboard - PVC foam sheets can be easily cut, drilled, routed, cut and generally drilled, using conventional wood. They will not splinter as wood, nor will they require much work to give them a final cut of formwork in metal that would require particular investment.
Digital Printing, Lamination, Painting, Screen Printing - the material can accommodate almost any type of finishing with minimal prep work. Lower labor, shorter turnarounds. Greatly speeds up manufacturing and reduces the time it takes for custom jobs. This advantage alone makes the material invaluable for producers of high-mix, low-volume runs because the material offers consistent density so equipment can be setup once and reliable runs are ensured.
Cost-Effectiveness and Environmental Considerations
PVC Foam Boards may price-in similar to the top grade wood or solid plastics, their lower total cost of ownership cannot be beat. Lighter weights mean lower shipping costs, faster process times and fewer costly rework expenses; lower waste during fabricating and reduced warranty costs from failures relating to moisture incursion or breakdown due to temperature differentials ultimately saves owners considerable funds over time.
In terms of the environment, PVC foam boards offer benefits compared with more conventional materials. Harvesting of wood material can create a loss of forest coverage. The production of metals can also be very energy consumptive. Especially virgin PVC PVCs where closed-loop process system are used can result in better profile for environmental context of use for some applications and the life cycle analysis. The durability ensures a reduction in material replacement, while the industry is actively examining recycled possibilities too.
About JIAYING (PLUSWIN) Founded in 2003, PLUSWIN is one of the professional suppliers of PVC foamboards, who is having 19 years of manufacturing experience, ten years exporting experience in international business. We specialize in PVC foam board (free foam, celuka and co-extrusion type), WPC foam board, laminated board, Acrylic sheet, UV panel, wall panel, and more. Please contact us if you have the requirements of PVC foamboard.