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Description
This premium UPVC extruded white rod is a durable, rigid engineering plastic designed for demanding industrial applications. Supplied in a smooth, consistent finish with excellent dimensional stability, it is ideal for machining into custom components where accuracy and repeatability are essential.
Offering high resistance to acids, inherent flame-retardant properties and straightforward processing on standard workshop equipment, this UPVC rod is widely used in chemical engineering, pump building, valve manufacture and a wide range of plant and equipment construction tasks.
Product Features
- Available diameters from 8 mm (pack of 12) through 10 mm (pack of 8), 12 mm (pack of 6), 15 mm (pack of 4) and 20 mm (pack of 2), plus many additional diameters to suit different design requirements.
- Choice of standard lengths: 500 mm, 1000 mm and 2000 mm to match both prototyping and production needs.
- Manufactured from rigid, unplasticised PVC (UPVC) for excellent mechanical strength and structural rigidity.
- Uniform white colour for a clean, professional appearance and easy visual inspection in process lines and assemblies.
- Fine, smooth extruded finish to aid precise machining, drilling, turning and milling with minimal post-processing.
- High chemical resistance, particularly to acids and many industrial chemicals, making it suitable for aggressive environments.
- Inherently flame-retardant material formulation for improved safety in plant and equipment installations.
Key Features and Benefits
- Excellent chemical resistance – ideal for contact with acids and many corrosive media, helping to extend service life in chemical handling systems.
- Flame-retardant properties – contributes to safer equipment design in environments where fire performance is a key consideration.
- Easy to machine and process – compatible with common workshop tools, allowing accurate turning, sawing, drilling and milling without specialised equipment.
- Good mechanical strength – the rigid UPVC structure offers reliable performance in load-bearing or structural support applications within equipment.
- Clean, low-maintenance surface – white, non-porous finish is easy to wipe down and visually inspect, supporting hygiene and quality control.
- Versatile sizing options – multiple diameter and length combinations reduce waste and allow closer matching to final part dimensions.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (UPVC) |
| Colour | White |
| Available diameters | From 8 mm to 20 mm as standard (e.g. 8 mm – pack of 12, 10 mm – pack of 8, 12 mm – pack of 6, 15 mm – pack of 4, 20 mm – pack of 2) plus additional intermediate and larger diameters. |
| Standard lengths | 500 mm, 1000 mm and 2000 mm |
| Chemical resistance | High resistance to many acids and a wide range of industrial chemicals |
| Processing | Suitable for machining, drilling, turning and milling using standard metalworking or plastics tooling |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This UPVC extruded rod is particularly suited to engineered components in corrosive or safety-critical environments, where reliable chemical resistance and flame performance are required.
- Chemical engineering plant components, such as manifolds, brackets and supports in corrosive atmospheres.
- Pump building, including shafts, spacers, housings and mounting elements for chemical transfer pumps.
- Custom fittings, bushes and couplings for fluid handling and dosing equipment.
- Laboratory and process equipment parts where resistance to aggressive cleaning agents is important.
- General industrial fabrication, prototypes and jigs requiring a stable, easy-to-machine engineering plastic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this UPVC rod be used in direct contact with strong acids?
The rod offers high resistance to many acids and is suitable for a wide range of chemical engineering applications. However, compatibility depends on the specific chemical, concentration and temperature, so it is advisable to check against a chemical resistance guide or carry out testing for particularly aggressive media.
Is the UPVC rod easy to machine with standard workshop tools?
Yes, the rigid UPVC material machines well using standard metalworking or plastics tools. It can be turned, drilled, sawn and milled, provided that sharp tools and appropriate cutting speeds are used to achieve a clean finish and avoid overheating.
How do I choose the correct diameter and length for my application?
Select a diameter slightly larger than your finished component size to allow for machining tolerances and material removal. Choose from the 500 mm, 1000 mm or 2000 mm lengths based on the size of your parts and how many components you intend to produce from each rod to minimise waste.