How to Bond Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC Plastic)
Bonding of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC Plastic)
Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated as PVC, is widely used especially in the construction industry. Often, the rigid PVC is encountered, which appears as downpipes, gutters, roofing sheets, and much more. Soft PVC is typically found where the material needs some flexibility when exposed to mechanical stress, such as in mattresses or bounce castles.
Bonding
For optimal adhesion, the surfaces should always be cleaned before bonding begins.
If PVC is to be bonded to PVC, there is basically one way forward: specially made PVC adhesive. This type of adhesive slightly dissolves the material and provides very good bonding strength.
If PVC is to be bonded to other plastics, cyanoacrylate (super glue) is usually more suitable. Cyanoacrylate is easy to dose both manually and automatically, and its short curing time makes it possible to mass-produce at a high pace.
If PVC is to be bonded to metal, a strong epoxy adhesive is recommended instead. Epoxy adhesives come in many viscosity variants. Note that if you choose a one-component epoxy adhesive, curing occurs with heat, which can be problematic when working with PVC. Therefore, choose a two-component epoxy adhesive. Epoxy adhesives have very high strength and are resistant to almost all media, but they work best if at least one of the bonded parts is metal.
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