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Description
This premium plastic PVC vivarium channel base provides a neat, rigid frame support for vivarium glass and panel edges, helping you build or refurbish reptile and small animal enclosures with confidence. Designed for long runs and consistent installation, each pack contains 75m of durable channel for reliable, professional-looking results.
Ideal for joiners, shopfitters, fabricators, and vivarium hobbyists, the channel base is compatible with double channel profiles and is suitable for use in timber, MDF, or board-built vivariums and cabinets. Available in black or white to match or contrast your décor, it offers a clean, functional finish for commercial and domestic enclosures alike.
Product Features
- Manufactured from rigid PVC for a strong, durable vivarium channel base.
- Supplied in a generous 75m pack length for larger builds or multiple projects.
- Available sizes (mm): 4 x 5 x 15 x 7 x 1.5; 4 x 5 x 18 x 7 x 1.5; 6 x 5 x 15 x 7 x 1.5; 6 x 5 x 18 x 7 x 1.5 for different panel and glass thicknesses.
- Compatible with double channel systems to create complete framing solutions.
- Choice of colours: white or black for a discreet or contrasting appearance.
- Rigid construction helps maintain straight lines and stable edges across long runs.
- Lightweight, easy-to-handle profile suitable for workshop or on-site installation.
Key Features and Benefits
- Ensures a tidy, professional edge finish on vivarium glass and panels, improving overall appearance.
- Rigid PVC profile resists warping and twisting, helping to keep doors and panels aligned over time.
- Long 75m pack reduces joints and offcuts, making installations faster and more cost-effective.
- Multiple size options allow closer matching to your chosen board and glass thickness for a more secure fit.
- Black and white colour options help you coordinate with existing frameworks, furniture and room schemes.
- Simple to cut and fit using standard tools, making it suitable for both professional and DIY use.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) |
| Pack length | 75 metres total channel per pack |
| Available sizes (mm) | 4 x 5 x 15 x 7 x 1.5; 4 x 5 x 18 x 7 x 1.5; 6 x 5 x 15 x 7 x 1.5; 6 x 5 x 18 x 7 x 1.5 |
| Colour options | White, Black |
| Channel type | Base channel compatible with double channel systems |
| Typical use | Framing and edging for vivarium glass and panels |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This PVC vivarium channel base is suitable for a wide range of enclosure and cabinet projects where a clean, rigid edge detail is required.
- Building new reptile and amphibian vivariums from timber, MDF or board panels.
- Refurbishing and upgrading existing vivarium fronts and sliding glass tracks.
- Shopfitting and display cabinets where neat glass or panel channels are required.
- Custom animal enclosures and small pet habitats in domestic settings.
- Workshop and joinery projects needing durable plastic edge channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the correct size of vivarium channel base for my project?
Select the size based on the thickness of the glass or panels you are using and the required fit within the frame. The different size options (such as 4 x 5 x 15 x 7 x 1.5 mm and 6 x 5 x 18 x 7 x 1.5 mm) allow you to match the profile more closely to your materials. If in doubt, measure your board and glass thickness carefully and choose the nearest suitable channel size.
Can this PVC channel base be cut to shorter lengths on site?
Yes, the rigid PVC can be easily cut to size with standard tools such as a fine-toothed saw, mitre saw, or strong snips, depending on your preferred method. Always support the profile while cutting and smooth any rough edges before installation.
Is the channel base suitable for use in humid or warm vivarium environments?
The rigid PVC material is resistant to moisture and is suitable for use around typical vivarium humidity and warmth levels. It should not, however, be placed in direct contact with high-intensity heat sources, so ensure that heating elements and lamps are installed in accordance with enclosure safety guidelines.