PVDF
is classified as fire class B1 (according to DIN 4102), meaning it is
flame-retardant and self-extinguishing. PVDF is also suited for the fabrication
of machine parts due to its high mechanical strength and stiffness and its
great abrasion resistance and low coefficient of friction. PVDF is also fully
permitted and certified for interaction with food under European Food Grade
Legislation 10/2011. This is critical in canning and food processing, meat and
fish processing, and other areas where non-toxic behaviour, the environment,
and hygiene are critical. The Food and Drug Administration has certified Access
Plastics Ltd.
About
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Difluor)
PVDF is a highly non-reactive semi-crystalline
thermoplastic. (C2H2F2)n is its chemical formula. It's a translucent whitish
solid that's insoluble in water. It's also resistant to high levels of
radiation, as well as solvents, acids, and hydrocarbons. Dr Heijji Kawai was
the first to discover this plastic in 1969. The plastic can be dissolved in
polar solvents such as organic esters and ketones for coating applications.
PVDF is employed in various industrial and residential
applications, including architecture, transportation, and chemical processing,
due to its excellent resilience.
PVDF's
Usage
PVDF is employed in a variety of applications due to its
properties. Here are a few of them:
Chemical
Reactions
PVDF is a type of plastic that is utilized in chemical
processing. PVDF is utilized to manufacture, store, and transport chemicals,
notably corrosive compounds, due to its temperature resistance and strength.
Filters, valves, pumps, and tanks are among the applications.
Cable
and wire
Due to its resistance to fire, abrasion, and chemicals, PVDF
is one of the most trustworthy materials to employ in wires and cables. It has
a temperature range of up to 150 degrees. As a result, it can transport
electric cables and wires for any purpose and at any temperature, as seen in
large-scale manufacturing plants and machinery.
Electronics
and electricity are two different things.
PVDF is also utilized in electronics and power because of
its fire resistance and low smoke emission. PVDF resin can be used to make
batteries and plenum and communications wiring insulation.
Transportation
PVDF is also employed in several modes of transportation. It
serves as a barrier liner for gasoline lines in autos. Aside from that, it's
employed in decorative films and gas station fuel pipes. It is employed because
of its durability, strength, and flame resistance.
PVDF is used in paints for coating metal sheets in
architecture. The sheets are durable due to their strength and resilience.
Aside from that, PVDF is used for thermoplastic film laminating.
Electronics
and electricity are two different things.
PVDF is also utilized in electronics and power because of
its fire resistance and low smoke emission. PVDF resin can be used to make
batteries and plenum and communications wiring insulation.
Architecture
PVDF is used in paints for coating metal sheets in
architecture. The sheets are durable due to their strength and resilience.
Aside from that, PVDF is used for thermoplastic film laminating.
High
Purity
Because they are approved as safe for food and water
consumption, high purity PVDF is used in various industries, including
healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Things
related to PVDF:
PVDF
Film
PVDF film is an important component for many applications
that require long-term protection. This coating protects the objects that it
covers. It might be one layer or multiple layers. Its thickness can range from
10 to 175 millimetres, giving designers a lot of creative latitudes. PVDF films
are available in two types: transparent and mass-tinted. They are printed with various
designs, giving them a professional appearance.
PVDF
(Polyvinylidene Fluoride) Sheet
Vinylidene difluoride (VDF) sheets are manufactured by
polymerizing vinylidene difluoride. These sheets do not absorb ionizing
radiation and ultra-violet rays. They are also insoluble in various organic
solvents, dimethylformamide, and ketones. These sheets are utilized in
operations under the influence of strong corrosive substances due to their high
resilience and elasticity. It is also utilized in many factories where the
machinery radiates high temperatures due to its tolerance to up to 150 degrees
Celsius.
Rods
made of PVDF
Vinylidene difluoride rods are also generated by
polymerizing vinylidene difluoride. These PVDF rods'
resistance to various chemicals, ultra-violet and gamma rays, and innate flame
makes them one of the most suitable objects for usage in both households and
industries. These rods are utilized in chemical processing applications because
they can withstand a lot of heat and pressure, as well as mechanical stress,
reactive chemicals, and abrasive particles.
How do we
help?
PETRON THERMOPLAST is a leading pipe manufacturer and
consultant in India for thermoplastic industrial engineering products,
providing turnkey solutions for the supply, installation, and fabrication of
all types of industrial thermoplastic piping systems such as CPVC, UPVC, PVDF,
PPH, HDPE, ABS, and other thermoplastic piping systems. We deal with PVDF
products as well.
