{"id":22441,"date":"2024-07-16T16:19:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T14:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/polyvinyl-chloride-pvc-an-in-depth-investigation\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T14:20:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:20:20","slug":"polyvinyl-chloride-pvc-an-in-depth-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/wiki\/polyvinyl-chloride-pvc-an-in-depth-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): An in-depth investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22441\" class=\"elementor elementor-22441 elementor-7924\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eb8745 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9eb8745\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2b2f37 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975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9139e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a9139e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The properties of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in comparison with other plastics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffaef65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffaef65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Polyvinyl<\/strong> <strong>chloride<\/strong>, also known as PVC, is a versatile thermoplastic that plays a significant role in many industrial and commercial sectors.<\/p><p>The variable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/wiki\/crystallization-and-recrystallization-of-polymers\/\"><strong>crystallinity<\/strong><\/a> <strong>of PVC<\/strong>, induced by the semi-crystalline structure of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/applications\/polymers\/\"><strong>polymer<\/strong><\/a>, allows it to present itself in both a solid, resilient form and an elastic, flexible texture.<\/p><p>This adaptability results from the ability to modify the physical properties of the material through various compositions and processing methods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a769b37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a769b37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9b718e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"e9b718e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-104\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-104\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><h3><strong>FEATURES<\/strong><\/h3><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><h3><strong>PVC<\/strong><\/h3><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><h3><strong>POLYETHYLENE (PE)<\/strong><\/h3><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><h3><strong>POLYSTYRENE (PS)<\/strong><\/h3><\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><h3><strong>POLYPROPYLENE (PP)<\/strong><\/h3><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mechanical strength<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Medium to high<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Low to medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Low<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Medium to high<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Chemical resistance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">High<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Impact resistance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">High<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Low<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Heat resistance<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Up to approx. 80\u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Up to approx. 115\u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Up to approx. 100\u00b0C<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Up to approx. 160\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Flexibility<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Variable<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">High<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Low<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Crystallinity<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Medium to high<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Low to medium<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Low<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Areas of application<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pipes, window frames<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Packaging, films<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Enclosures, packaging<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Car interior, packaging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-104 from cache --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64748e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64748e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The crystallinity of PVC<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3188fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3188fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The adjustable <strong>crystallinity<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>PVC<\/strong> significantly contributes to its versatility, particularly in applications like window frames.<\/p><p>Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/instruments\/differential-scanning-calorimeter-dsc\/\"><strong>Dynamic<\/strong> <strong>Scanning<\/strong> <strong>Calorimeter<\/strong> <strong>(DSC)<\/strong><\/a>, the <strong>crystallinity<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>PVC<\/strong> can be precisely determined by measuring the heat absorption or release of the material during controlled temperature changes.<\/p><p>The structural integrity of PVC, driven by an increased crystalline component, provides outstanding mechanical strength and resistance to deformation.<\/p><p>This robust constitution allows window frames to withstand extreme weather conditions and temperature fluctuations without compromising their structural stability. Such high strength and dimensional stability make PVC a preferred material in the construction industry, especially for applications requiring long-term resistance to environmental factors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a04fb3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7a04fb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Detail-Fensterrahmen-aus-PVC-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7936\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Detail-Fensterrahmen-aus-PVC-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Detail-Fensterrahmen-aus-PVC-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Detail-Fensterrahmen-aus-PVC-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Detail-Fensterrahmen-aus-PVC.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d805f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d805f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The melting point of polyvinyl chloride<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a894e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3a894e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/wiki\/melting-point-crystallization-and-glass-transition-in-polymers\/\"><strong>melting<\/strong> <strong>point<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>PVC<\/strong><\/a> ranges between 160\u00b0C and 210\u00b0C \u2013 often specified at around 170\u00b0C for vinyl flooring \u2013 allowing for effective thermoplastic processing.<\/p><p>This temperature renders PVC pliable and moldable, ideal for creating floorings with precise patterns and textures. Determining the <strong>melting<\/strong> <strong>temperature<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>PVC<\/strong> is typically done using a <strong>Dynamic<\/strong> <strong>Scanning Calorimeter<\/strong>, which analyzes the material\u2019s thermal transitions during controlled heating.<\/p><p>Processing in specialized machines allows the hot PVC to be pressed or extruded into molds to achieve the final shape. Upon cooling, the material solidifies, taking on the exact contour of the tool and forming a durable, resilient surface.<\/p><p>This process leverages the thermoplastic properties of PVC, which enable the material to be reshaped under heat and regain its solid structure upon cooling. The result is long-lasting flooring that is not only versatile in design but also robust and durable in application.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80d22bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80d22bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bodenbelag-aus-PVC-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7946\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bodenbelag-aus-PVC-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bodenbelag-aus-PVC-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bodenbelag-aus-PVC-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bodenbelag-aus-PVC.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-967da76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"967da76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pipe systems, window frames and hoses made of PVC<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3112811 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3112811\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>PVC is not only characterised by its versatility, but also by its durability. Its adaptability makes it possible to manufacture various products, from rigid to flexible structures.<\/p>\n<p>Take PVC pipe systems, for example: These are resistant to physical stress and various environmental influences, which is why they are frequently used in the construction industry. Thanks to their robustness and durability, they are a cost-effective solution that still offers high quality.<\/p>\n<p>By fine-tuning processing parameters such as temperature, pressure and cooling rate, the mechanical and visual properties of the final product can be perfected. Window frames made of PVC are particularly popular due to their improved thermal insulation.<\/p>\n<p>The dense structure and excellent insulating properties of PVC help to minimise heat transfer between the inside and outside of a building. This not only leads to a more comfortable room temperature, but also to a reduction in energy consumption and thus to cost savings for heating and cooling.<\/p>\n<p>In industry, flexible PVC hoses are highly valued for their adaptability and durability. These hoses are often used in demanding environments where they need to transport liquids or gases under various pressurised conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Flexible PVC hoses are highly valued in industry due to their adaptability and durability.These hoses are often used in demanding environments where they must transport liquids or gases under various pressurised conditions.PVC, with its ability to be both rigid and flexible, can be modified to meet the specific requirements of these applications.The flexibility of PVC allows hoses to conform to tight bend radii and resist vibration or movement without cracking or leaking.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, PVC hoses offer excellent chemical resistance to many acids, alkalis and solvents, making them an ideal choice for industrial applications where they may be exposed to these substances.One specific example is industrial waste water pumps, where flexible PVC hoses are used to transport waste materials safely and efficiently without the risk of damage from aggressive chemicals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bbe709 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0bbe709\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrzubheoer-aus-PVC-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7954\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrzubheoer-aus-PVC-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrzubheoer-aus-PVC-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrzubheoer-aus-PVC-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrzubheoer-aus-PVC.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee5846 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ee5846\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The thermal stability of polyvinyl chloride<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91453e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91453e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/wiki\/measurement-of-thermal-stability\/\"><strong>thermal<\/strong> <strong>stability<\/strong> <\/a><strong>of<\/strong> <strong>PVC<\/strong> enables its versatile use in products that need to withstand high temperature and pressure.<\/p><p>This is particularly evident in PVC water pipes, which endure constant water flow and pressure fluctuations without compromising their structural integrity. This is attributed to the molecular composition and processing characteristics of PVC, which provide high resistance to thermal expansion and contraction.<\/p><p>As a result, the pipes remain stable and reliable even under varying water temperatures and pressure conditions, ensuring their durability and efficiency in water supply and disposal.<\/p><p>The analysis of PVC\u2019s thermal resistance can be effectively conducted using instruments like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/instruments\/thermal-analysis\/simultaneous-thermal-analyzer-tga-dsc\/sta-l82\/\"><strong>STA L82<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/instruments\/differential-scanning-calorimeter-dsc\/chip-dsc-1\/\"><strong>Chip-DSC<\/strong><\/a>, which allow for comprehensive examination of the material\u2019s thermal properties, including its response to heat decomposition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b99058 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b99058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wasserrohre-aus-PVC-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7975\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wasserrohre-aus-PVC-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wasserrohre-aus-PVC-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wasserrohre-aus-PVC-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wasserrohre-aus-PVC.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7afb29a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7afb29a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The glass transition temperature of PVC<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a73d66f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a73d66f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/wiki\/glass-transition-temperature\/\"><strong>glass<\/strong> <strong>transition<\/strong> <strong>temperature<\/strong> <strong>(Tg)<\/strong><\/a> of PVC, typically ranging between 70\u00b0C and 90\u00b0C, plays a crucial role in its applications. Various techniques, including <strong>Dynamic<\/strong> <strong>Scanning<\/strong> <strong>Calorimetry<\/strong> <strong>(DSC)<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/service-support\/methods-of-thermal-analysis\/thermomechanical-analysis\/\"><strong>thermomechanical<\/strong> <strong>analysis<\/strong> <strong>(TMA)<\/strong><\/a>, can be used to determine the <strong>Tg<\/strong> of PVC.<\/p><p>Instruments like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/en\/instruments\/dilatometer\/dil-l75-pt-horizontal-vertical\/\"><strong>DIL<\/strong> <strong>L75<\/strong><\/a> or a <strong>TMA<\/strong> are excellent for assessing and quantifying the material\u2019s mechanical characteristics, such as its strength and deformability.<\/p><p>Within this temperature range, PVC remains flexible and resilient, making it ideal for cable insulation manufacturing. These insulations need to withstand temperature fluctuations without becoming brittle or losing their flexibility.<\/p><p>The flexibility below the <strong>Tg<\/strong> allows PVC insulations to endure mechanical stresses like bending or twisting without developing cracks or fractures. Above this threshold, PVC becomes increasingly rigid, supporting its functionality in other applications such as window frames.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-997778d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"997778d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Inhaliermaske-aus-PVC-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7982\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Inhaliermaske-aus-PVC-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Inhaliermaske-aus-PVC-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Inhaliermaske-aus-PVC-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Inhaliermaske-aus-PVC.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0be2b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b0be2b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Various types of polyvinyl chloride<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e50513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e50513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As far as the different types of PVC are concerned, differences in crystallinity and additives lead to products with different physical properties.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5845f9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5845f9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For example:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-854e347 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"854e347\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pipe systems:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b68b5c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b68b5c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80ce06e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"80ce06e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e75630 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e75630\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>These are often made from rigid PVC (uPVC), which is known for its strength and durability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c70dacb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c70dacb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf38402 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cf38402\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrsysteme-aus-PVC-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7995\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrsysteme-aus-PVC-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrsysteme-aus-PVC-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrsysteme-aus-PVC-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rohrsysteme-aus-PVC.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d00a69a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d00a69a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Electrical Cable Jackets:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5c8a28 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5c8a28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c7b72c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c7b72c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c32daa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c32daa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Soft PVC, made flexible by plasticizers, is ideal for such applications as it protects the cables while remaining flexible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1913c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1913c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca125c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ca125c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ummantelung-aus-PVC-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8002\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ummantelung-aus-PVC-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ummantelung-aus-PVC-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ummantelung-aus-PVC-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ummantelung-aus-PVC.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c66224c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c66224c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rainwear:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e679380 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e679380\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-874afa1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"874afa1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-227b528 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"227b528\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Flexible PVC is often used for weather-resistant clothing as it is waterproof and still provides freedom of movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-492ea3d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"492ea3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d6cd0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1d6cd0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Regenbekleidung-aus-PVC-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8012\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Regenbekleidung-aus-PVC-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Regenbekleidung-aus-PVC-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linseis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Regenbekleidung-aus-PVC-768x432.png 768w, 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