Lightweight, durable, and versatile, Expanded Foam PVC is perfect for signs, exhibits, and displays, offering smooth printing, easy fabrication, and moisture resistance.
Expanded Foam PVC
Versatile, durable, lightweight, moisture-resistant foam PVC sheet for signage and displays.
Your Branch: Columbus
Zip code: 43229 |
Product Overview
Widely used for:
Performance Characteristics:
Autoclavable
Easy To Bond
Easy To Fabricate
Easy To Machine
Easy To Thermoform
Easy To Weld
Chemical Resistant
Good Dimensional Stability
Good Electrical Insulation
Low Friction
Weatherable
High Temperature
Impact Resistant
Low Temperature
Hydrolysis Resistant
Stain Resistant
Strong and Stiff
Optical Clarity
Printable
Soft and Pliable
Wear Resistant
Abrasion Resistant
Moisture Resistant
Heat Sealing
Patterns and Finishes
Typical Properties of Expanded Foam PVC
Common Properties
- Friendly Names Foam Board, Foam PVC Board, PVC Foam Sheet
- Common Profiles Flat Sheet, Embossed, Textured
- Typical Thickness Size 0.118, 0.236, 0.472 in
- Typical Widths 48, 60, 72 in
- Typical Lengths 96, 120, 144 in
- Common Brand Names PALIGHT®, SINTRA®, Komatex®, Foamex®, Celtec®
- Common Colors White, Black, and More
Electrical Properties
- Surface Resistivity 10^12 ohms
- Volume Resistivity 10^15 ohm·cm
- Dielectric Strength 20 kV/mm
- Arc Resistance 150 seconds
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) 600 V
- Thermal Coefficient of Dielectric Constant 0.001 1/°C
- Dielectric Constant 3.2 None
- Dissipation Factor 0.02 None
- Breakdown Voltage 30 kV
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity Not Sensitive None
Mechanical Properties
- Elongation at Yield 4 %
- Modulus of Elasticity 1200 MPa
- Izod Impact, Unnotched 15 kJ/m²
- Gardner Impact 400 J
- Elongation at Break 22 %
- Hardness, Rockwell R medium R scale
- Elongation at Yield 4 %
- Falling Dart Impact 30 J
- Bearing Yield Strength 20 MPa
- Flexural Yield Strength 28 MPa
- Gardner Impact 400 J
- Tensile Strength, Ultimate 21 MPa
- Falling Dart Impact 30 J
- Compressive Yield Strength 13 MPa
- Elongation at Break 22 %
- Tensile Strength, Ultimate 21 MPa
- Izod Impact, Notched 5 kJ/m²
- Shear Strength 2 MPa
- Modulus of Elasticity 1200 MPa
- Bearing Yield Strength 20 MPa
- Izod Impact, Notched 5 kJ/m²
- Flexural Yield Strength 28 MPa
- Tensile Strength, Yield 15 MPa
- Shear Strength 2 MPa
- Flexural Modulus 1050 MPa
- Izod Impact, Unnotched 15 kJ/m²
- Flexural Modulus 1050 MPa
- Instrumented Impact Total Energy 25 J
- Compressive Yield Strength 13 MPa
- Hardness, Rockwell R medium R scale
- Instrumented Impact Total Energy 25 J
- Tensile Strength, Yield 15 MPa
Physical Properties
- Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium of Nylon 6 0.7 %
- Linear Mold Shrinkage of Polyethylene (PE) 0.35 %
- Water Absorption of Polycarbonate (PC) 0.02 %
- Melt Flow of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) 12 g/10 min
- Density of Polypropylene (PP) 0.9 g/cm³
Regulation Properties
RoHS Compliant
D635 Self Extinguishing
ASTM/Mil-Spec
UL-94 Flame Class
REACH Compliant
Thermal Properties
- Vicat Softening Point 80 °C
- CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow varied 1/K
- Minimum Operating Temperature -10 °F
- Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 60 °C
- Thermal Conductivity 0.1-0.2 W/m·K
- Flammability V-0 UL94
- Max Continuous Operating Temperature 140 °F
- Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 75 °C
- CTE, linear varied 1/K
Literature and Data Sheets
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3A Sintra® Eclipse Data Sheet 3A Composites -
3A SINTRA® Foamed PVC Family 3A Composites -
Kommerling® Komatex® Brochure Kommerling USA -
Kommerling® Komatex® Data Sheet Kommerling USA -
Palboard 3D 2D Sales Sheet Cobranded Palram Americas -
PALRAM PALBOARD™ Palram Americas -
PALRAM PALIGHT® Fabrication Guide Palram Americas -
PALRAM PALIGHT® Outdoor Palram Americas -
PALRAM PALIGHT® Premium Palram Americas -
Piedmont Plastics® Graphic Solutions Brochure Piedmont Plastics -
Sintra Fabrication Manual 3A Composites -
VYCOM CELTEC® Brochure Vycom
High-Quality Foam PVC Sheet
Expanded foam PVC sheets are an ideal solution for a variety of industries that require lightweight, durable, and cost-effective materials. At Piedmont Plastics, we provide foam PVC sheets that offer exceptional strength, ease of fabrication, and versatility. These sheets are engineered to withstand wear and tear while maintaining a smooth surface ideal for printing, machining, and more. Whether you’re creating signage, displays, or custom components, our foam PVC sheets offer excellent performance across multiple applications.
Thanks to their closed-cell structure, foam PVC sheets are both lightweight and sturdy, making them easy to handle and fabricate into a wide range of shapes and sizes. They are also resistant to moisture, chemicals, and UV light, which ensures long-lasting performance in both indoor and outdoor environments. Foam PVC sheets come in various thicknesses and sizes to meet the specific needs of your projects, offering both flexibility and reliability.
An Expert is just around the corner.
With over 100 years of combined product knowledge and industry experience, we are confident our plastics experts can help you find a solution for your application.
Key Features of Our Expanded Foam PVC Sheets:
Lightweight & Durable: Despite its lightweight structure, expanded foam PVC offers great durability and impact resistance.
Easy to Fabricate: Can be cut, routed, and drilled with standard tools, making it easy to customize for various projects.
Weather Resistant: Resistant to moisture and chemicals, ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Available in Multiple Thicknesses: Choose from a wide range of thickness options to suit different project requirements.
Smooth Surface: The surface of the foam PVC sheet is smooth and easy to paint, print, or laminate.
Cost-Effective: A budget-friendly option for many industries, without compromising on performance.
Benefits of Foam PVC
Applications of Expanded Foam PVC Sheet:
Expanded foam PVC sheets are highly versatile and suitable for a variety of applications across different industries:
Signage: Perfect for creating indoor and outdoor signs, due to its weather resistance and ease of fabrication.
Exhibition Displays: Lightweight yet durable, making it ideal for trade shows, exhibitions, and retail displays.
Interior Design: Used for decorative elements, partition walls, and even ceiling tiles.
Point of Purchase (POP) Displays: Offers a smooth surface that’s perfect for vibrant graphics and branding.
Building & Construction: Great for architectural models and lightweight construction applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about foam PVC? Our FAQs cover the essentials to help you make informed decisions.
Expanded foam PVC is a lightweight, durable plastic material made from PVC resin, with an expanded foam core. It is used in a wide variety of applications due to its impact resistance, ease of fabrication, and weather resistance.
Yes, the smooth surface of foam PVC makes it ideal for printing and painting. It provides excellent adhesion for inks, paints, and laminates.
You can cut foam PVC sheets using standard saws, routers, and other cutting tools. The material is easy to handle and can be customized to your exact specifications. Piedmont Plastics can also cut expanded foam PVC sheets for you.
Foam PVC sheets are resistant to moisture, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, even in high-humidity environments.
Marine grade formulations include enhanced UV protection and improved moisture resistance to withstand harsh marine environments.
Piedmont Plastics has locations across North America, giving you convenient access to foam PVC sheet. Contact your nearest branch for availability and custom cutting services.
Why Buy Expanded Foam PVC at Piedmont Plastics?
At Piedmont Plastics, we offer more than just products—we provide comprehensive expanded foam PVC solutions designed to meet your specific needs. Here's why we're your ideal supplier for expanded foam PVC sheets:
Wide Product Selection: Our broad inventory includes a variety of expanded foam PVC sheets in different sizes and thicknesses, suitable for a wide range of applications.
Custom Cutting and Fabrication Services: With state-of-the-art CNC technology, we offer precise cutting and fabrication services to create expanded foam PVC parts tailored to your exact specifications.
Proven Expertise: Backed by years of industry experience, our expert team is here to help you select the ideal expanded foam PVC for your projects, ensuring the perfect fit for your needs.
Multiple Locations: With a nationwide network of branches, we ensure that high-performance expanded foam PVC is always within easy reach, wherever you are.
Unmatched Quality: We are committed to excellence and guarantee that our expanded foam PVC products meet or exceed stringent industry standards, providing exceptional performance for every application.
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Columbus
Zip code: 43229 |
460 Schrock Road
614-985-0745
