Description
PVC Living Hinge Description
Polyvinyl chloride is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic polymer of plastic. About 40 million tons of PVC are produced each year. PVC comes in two basic forms: rigid and flexible. The rigid form of PVC is used in construction for pipe and in profile applications such as doors and windows.
Plastic Living Hinges are a great alternative to steal hinges for many reasons such as: Plastic is non-corrosive, meaning it won't rust or breakdown like steal and other metals. Plastic is durable and long lasting that requires little to no maintenance, and wont grow to squeak over time. It's easily alliable, and a cheaper alternative than metal hinges. Living Hinges are perfect for drum shields and golf cart windshields! Living Hinges can hold materials with or without adhesives.
Applications Include:
- Clear PVC
- UV Resistant
- Groove to hold your material without glue
- Performs well at low temperatures
- Clear center
Applications Include:
- Golf cart windshields
- Drum shields
- Bottle caps
- Outdoor enclosure door hinges
- Outdoor cabinets
- Electrical junctions
Maintenance:
PVC does not require any extra maintenance to keep the material in optimal condition, and they are super easy to clean. However, it is important to use non-abrasive cleaning agents. For light cleaning such a dusting, a soft cloth will be just fine. If you want to clean it with a general cleaning product make sure it’s a non abrasive agent so that your PVC will not get messed up.