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Description
This premium clear UPVC welding rod is designed for strong, reliable plastic repairs and professional fabrication work. Manufactured from high-quality unplasticised PVC, it delivers consistent, clean welds that blend neatly with clear or light-coloured UPVC sheet, pipe and profiles.
Ideal for fabricators, installers and maintenance engineers, these rods are supplied in convenient coils for use with hot air plastic welding equipment. A choice of versatile profiles and diameters allows you to match the rod to your specific joint design and welding task, whether you are repairing components or producing new assemblies.
Product Features
- Clear UPVC composition for neat, visually unobtrusive welds on compatible UPVC materials.
- Available profiles: 3mm round, 4mm round, 4.5mm triangle, 5.2mm tricore and 5.7mm triangle to suit different joint geometries.
- All variants supplied in 2kg coils for efficient handling and reduced changeover time.
- Round profiles suited to general-purpose welding, tacking and filling applications.
- Triangular and tricore profiles designed for groove filling and high-strength seam welding.
- Consistent diameter and profile along the full coil length for uniform weld quality.
- Compatible with standard hot air plastic welding tools set up for UPVC welding temperatures.
Key Features and Benefits
- Provides strong, durable bonds when used with compatible UPVC substrates, helping extend the service life of components and fabrications.
- Clear material helps maintain a tidy appearance, especially where welds are visible on transparent or light-coloured parts.
- Multiple profile options allow you to choose the most efficient rod shape for butt joints, fillet welds, repairs and reinforcement work.
- Supplied in 2kg coils to minimise waste, reduce storage space and keep welding stations organised.
- Consistent, stable UPVC formulation supports repeatable welding results across production and repair jobs.
- Suitable for both workshop production and on-site repair work, offering flexibility for installers and maintenance teams.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Clear unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) welding rod |
| Available profiles | 3mm round, 4mm round, 4.5mm triangle, 5.2mm tricore, 5.7mm triangle |
| Coil weight | 2kg per coil (all profiles) |
| Typical use | Hot air welding of compatible UPVC sheets, pipes and extrusions |
| Colour / appearance | Clear / transparent UPVC |
| Welding method | Use with suitable hot air welding gun and nozzles set for UPVC |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This clear UPVC welding rod is suitable for a wide range of repair and fabrication tasks involving compatible UPVC components in industrial, commercial and construction environments.
- Repairing cracks, splits and damage in UPVC sheet, panels and cladding.
- Fabricating and joining UPVC ducts, housings and protective covers.
- Welding seams on UPVC display units, guards and machine enclosures.
- On-site maintenance of UPVC fixtures, fittings and fabricated assemblies.
- Prototyping and small-batch production of bespoke UPVC components.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this clear UPVC welding rod be used to weld other types of plastic such as PVCu foam board or ABS?
The rod is formulated specifically for welding compatible UPVC materials. It is not recommended for use with dissimilar plastics such as ABS, polycarbonate or polyethylene, as this can result in weak or unreliable joints. Always check material compatibility before welding.
Which profile should I choose for my welding application?
Round profiles in 3mm and 4mm are generally used for standard joints, tacking and filling smaller gaps. Triangular and tricore profiles (4.5mm triangle, 5.2mm tricore, 5.7mm triangle) are better for groove welding, building up material and achieving stronger fillet welds where more rod volume is required.
What equipment do I need to use this UPVC welding rod correctly?
You will need a suitable hot air plastic welding gun with temperature control and appropriate nozzles for the chosen rod profile. The base material should be clean, dry and properly prepared, and the welding temperature and speed should be set according to UPVC welding guidelines.