Description
What is PVC foam board made of?
A PVC foam board is also popularly called a foam board, foam board or even foamed PVC. But what does this type of PVC consist of? A PVC foam board consists of a hard foam core that is laminated on both sides. Where a PVC solid board has a density of about 1.45 g/cm³, a PVC foam board or Forex has a density of only 0.6 g/cm³. This means that a 1000x1000x5mm solid PVC board weighs 7.25 kg, and a PVC foam board only 3 kg. The foamed variant thus weighs less than half.
The properties of foam board
The general properties of foamed PVC are that it is hard cardboard-like and tough, with a brittle and foamed cell structure on the side. The most common colour of this self-extinguishing foam board is white, and it has a glossy or matt surface. PVC foam board is easy to work and process and can be cold folded to a limited extent. As the material is UV-stabilised, it is suitable for outdoor use. Its closed-cell structure excludes mould formation, but slight deformations may occur in full sunlight.
We list the features:
- Light, rigid and moisture-resistant
- Shapely and durable
- Optimal ink adhesion and colour fastness
- Highly suitable for screen and digital printing
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications
- Good hot deformability
- Highly flammable and self-extinguishing
- Easy to process (decoupage, punching, sawing, drilling, milling, welding, gluing, screwing and stapling)
- Easy to process (lamination and varnishing)
- Short- to medium-term outside 'exposure' times
What is foam board used for?
PVC foam boards are extremely versatile; the boards are therefore suitable for numerous applications. These include displays, signs for signage, information and advertising, or as printed pictures on the wall. But also cladding for walls and ceilings, various interiors and design, window and shop fitting and much more. In addition, due to their foamed structure and excellent insulation value, the boards lend themselves well to use as insulation material.
Available in different sizes, types and colours
Our sheets are available in different length, width and thickness sizes. Standard sizes are 3050×1220, 3050×1500 and 3050×2000. The thicknesses range from 1 to 19 mm. So you can also come to us if you are looking for a 10mm thick PVC foam sheet, for example. We also have PVC foam sheets in various colours and white foamed PVC with a black core in stock.
We already told you that PVC sheets that are foamed are available from us in various sizes. But you can also come to us for the types 3A Forex Lite SF (Single Film), 3A Forex Lite DF (Double Film), 3A Forex Print SF (Single Film) and Palight Print. However, in addition to white, you can also choose from a number of other colours. The boards are evenly coloured right to the core. You can choose the colours blue, grey, light grey and black. Of course, it is also possible to choose a white variant. We leave that entirely up to you.
Want to buy PVC foam board?
Are you convinced of the advantages offered by PVC foam board? Choose the type, length and width you want and place an order! Would you first like a customised quotation or more information? Of course you can. For more information, please feel free to contact on. Call +31 (0) 622 340 847 or send an e-mail to info@kunststofforte.nl. Our expert staff will be happy to advise you.
Documents
Toochnical datasheet forex lite
Technical data sheet forex lite (1)
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PALIGHT_Re-NU_Recycled_Declaration