There are several moulding techniques used to make PVC plastisol, which is used to create a wide variety of shapes for an extensive number of applications.
Cast moulding enables several layers of color in a pre-designed pattern, like for labeling, car-mats and key holders. The plastisol is first poured into a mould and then placed into the oven for pre-gelling. Next, the second color layer is filled into the mould at the position that you want, and then repeat pre-gelling, If you prefer more color, just do the repeating step by step for color by color.
Slush moulding is a process that also involves pouring the plastisol into a mould, but for this process, it is turned into gel in a hot bath, at a temperature of around 200-230 oC. The period that it remains in the bath depends on the thickness required. Next, any un-gelled plastisol is poured out, and then making the complete gelled PVC in the mould. Finally, the content is taken out of the mould. Applications for this process include dashboards and PVC masks.
Rotational moulding is a process used to produce hollow finished products, such as balls, toys, hollow parts and shop window models made in several pieces. The process involves first filling the mould with plastisol, and then rotating the mould biaxial in hot air. The PVC plastisol will gel first on the inside of the mould. It is then allowed to cool, before the content is taken out of the mould. The appropriate viscosity achieved in such a process allows for uniform product thickness, making demoulding that much easier. Because of this, however, complicated designs may result in incomplete mould-filling and difficult demoulding.
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Siamvic 372LD |
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Its viscosity is suitable for the formulation of hard articles including soft one. Good initial color.
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Siamvic 167GZ |
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This is used for blending to modify plastisol viscosity and improve mold-releasing performance.
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Moulding
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Cast Moulding
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367NK, 372LD, 167GZ
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Slush Moulding
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372LD
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Roto Moulding
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372LD, 167GZ
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