PVC, also known as
Rigid PVC foam (polyvinyl chloride), also known as Vekaplan, Forex, Vikupor, or Kömacel, is a stiff, dimensionally stable, and chemically resistant plastic that is exceptionally easy to machine. PVC is UV-resistant and does not absorb water, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is sound- and vibration-absorbing and has a high insulation value. This allows PVC to be used in virtually every industry and for the most diverse applications.
PVC with a soft top layer is widely used in the advertising world: it is lightweight, and thanks to its slight texture, ink adheres very well. Think of interior designs, displays, advertising boards, and exhibition stand materials. PVC with a hard top layer is widely used in the construction sector: due to its lightweight and weather resistance, it is a good alternative to MDF, for example, and it is used in machine construction, refrigeration construction, and profile-shaped glazing.
The material can be processed by Plano Plastics as desired. We are happy to use our knowledge to think along with you and ultimately achieve a perfect end result.
White, colored, and heavy PVC foam
Soft top layer (Vekaplan SF)
Lightly structured surface with optimal ink adhesion. The standard in the advertising world. Also known as Forex or Vikupor.
Hard top layer (Vekaplan S)
Smooth, hard surface. Widely used in the construction industry as a lightweight and weather-resistant alternative to MDF. Also known as Kömacel.
KomaTex (foam)
GrafiX (foam)
IMPRESS (foam)
Properties
- Much lighter than solid PVC sheets
- Easy to process
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Impact-resistant and strong
- Optimal ink adhesion and color fastness (soft top layer)
- Specific gravity 0.43 – 0.57 kg/m²/mm
- Less rigid than solid slabs on large spans
- Not heat resistant
Applications
- Billboards and signage
- Displays and stand materials
- Interior design
- Machine construction and refrigeration construction (hard surface layer)
- Outdoor applications as an alternative to MDF
- Load-bearing structures
- High-temperature environments
Color options
Black
Wit
The color on your screen is an approximation of the actual color, even for RAL colors. Want to be sure what the color looks like? Then request a sample. To the configurator
Atmospheric impression PVC
What we all have at home
From sawing to assembling: we process PVC entirely in-house.
