PVC Foam

PVC foam sheets and components are strong, versatile, and fire-retardant. Available in a wide range of densities, colours, and formats for industrial and commercial use.

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What is PVC Foam?

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) foam is a closed-cell, lightweight material valued for its balance of rigidity, durability, and easy fabrication.

Resistant to moisture, chemicals, and fire, PVC foam is used across industries for both functional and decorative purposes.

It is widely chosen for signage, displays, insulation, cladding, and lightweight structural panels. With excellent dimensional stability, PVC foam maintains its shape over time, making it a reliable and versatile solution.

Technical Information

PVC Foam Technical Details & Options

  • Typically 0.8mm thick up to 20mm thick.  Laminations also available for customer thicknesses

  • Ranging from 90kg to 240kg as standard. 

  • Available plain or laminated with pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) on either one side or both sides.

  • Logs, Slit rolls, Pads, Strips, Discs, Bespoke Shapes

  • RoHS and REACH compliant; flame-retardant grades available.

Benefits

Why Choose PVC Foam?

PVC foam is a cost-effective, adaptable material that combines lightweight strength with excellent weathering and fabrication properties.

  • Lightweight & Rigid

    Combines low weight with strong structural stability.

  • Moisture & Chemical Resistant

    Performs in damp and industrial environments.

  • Fire-Retardant Options

    Available in grades meeting flame safety standards.

  • Easy to Fabricate

    Can be cut, routed, printed, and laminated.

  • Excellent Dimensional Stability

    Holds shape over time without warping.

  • Versatile Applications

    Suitable for signage, insulation, and protective solutions.

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Common Industry Uses

Where is PVC Foam Used?

See how industries across the UK use PVC foam for lightweight structural panels, protective packaging, and high-quality signage solutions.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About PVC foam

Here are the most common questions we get about PVC foam and its applications.

  • What is PVC foam and what applications is it commonly used for?

    PVC foam is a closed-cell polyvinyl chloride material known for its excellent compressibility, vibration damping, and sealing performance. It is widely used in automotive, HVAC, construction, electronics, and general industrial sealing applications.

  • Is PVC foam suitable for outdoor or high-moisture environments?

    Yes. Closed-cell PVC foam offers strong resistance to water absorption, UV exposure, and many environmental factors. It maintains its sealing performance in outdoor or intermittent moisture conditions, making it suitable for weatherstripping and gasketing applications.

  • Can PVC foam be used with pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) such as 3M tapes?

    Absolutely. PVC foam bonds well with a wide range of PSAs, including 3M high-performance acrylic adhesives. Adhesive-backed PVC foam is commonly used for gaskets, mounting, and vibration-damping pads where ease of installation and secure adhesion are required.

  • Does PVC foam have good temperature and chemical resistance?

    PVC foam typically performs reliably across moderate temperature ranges and provides good resistance to oils, fuels, and many industrial chemicals. However, specific temperature and chemical tolerances depend on foam density and grade, so material selection should be application-driven.

  • What densities and thicknesses are available for PVC foam?

    PVC foam is produced in a range of densities—from soft, highly conformable grades to firmer structural variants—and can be supplied in multiple thicknesses depending on sealing or cushioning requirements. As converters, we can slit, laminate, die-cut, and supply custom-shaped parts to meet precise specifications.

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