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Flexible PVC Compounds Product Portfolio
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Why Choose Our PVC Compounds
Teknor Apex flexible PVC compounds are engineered to meet a broad range of performance, processing, and regulatory requirements across industries. Our portfolio supports diverse application needs while maintaining consistent manufacturing quality and material reliability.
- Wide Shore A Hardness Range - Our flexible PVC compounds are available across a broad Shore A hardness spectrum, allowing manufacturers to select materials ranging from soft and elastic to firmer, more structured formulations based on end-use requirements.
- Compatible with Extrusion & Injection Molding - Formulations are designed for efficient processing in common manufacturing methods, including extrusion and injection molding. Select grades are also optimized for wire and cable and other specialized processes.
- Customization & Formulation Flexibility - Compounds can be tailored to meet specific performance targets such as impact resistance, weatherability, color requirements, flame performance, or chemical resistance—helping align material properties with product design goals.
- Virgin, Recycled, Flame-Retardant & Bio-Based Options - Our portfolio includes virgin-grade materials as well as select recycled-content, flame-retardant, and bio-based alternatives, depending on application and regulatory needs.
- Regulatory & Compliance Support - Formulations are available to support compliance with requirements such as REACH, RoHS, and non-phthalate specifications where applicable, helping customers align with evolving environmental and product safety standards.
Applications & Industries We Serve
Flexible PVC compounds are used in industries that require controlled flexibility, durability, and consistent processing performance.
- Automotive — Used for interior components, wire harness coverings, and protective parts requiring abrasion resistance and long-term flexibility.
- Wire & Cable — Used in insulation and jacketing for building wire, appliance cords, and industrial cables where flame performance and electrical reliability are required.
- Electrical & Electronics — Applied in cord sets, connectors, and protective coverings where dielectric stability and processing consistency are important.
- Building & Construction — Used in flooring, membranes, and flexible profiles that require weather resistance and extended service life.
- Consumer Products — Suitable for tubing, seals, soft-touch components, and molded parts where appearance and durability matter.
- Healthcare — Used in medical tubing and device components requiring clarity, flexibility, and controlled formulation.
- Industrial Applications — Applied in hoses, gaskets, sleeves, and protective components exposed to mechanical stress or chemicals.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Flexible PVC compounds are plastic materials made by blending PVC resin with plasticizers and additives to create a soft, bendable formulation. They are used in extrusion and molding applications such as wire insulation, tubing, flooring, seals, and flexible profiles where durability and controlled flexibility are required.
Virgin flexible PVC is produced using new raw materials. Recycled flexible PVC incorporates post-consumer (PCR) or post-industrial (PIR) content to reduce material waste. Bio-based flexible PVC includes renewable or bio-attributed feedstocks in the formulation. All three options are engineered to meet performance targets, with material selection based on application and regulatory needs.
BioVinyl® is formulated to deliver performance comparable to conventional flexible PVC while incorporating bio-attributed content. The primary difference lies in feedstock sourcing, not the base polymer chemistry. Application suitability depends on performance and compliance requirements.
Flexible PVC compounds are available across a broad Shore A hardness range, allowing manufacturers to select materials from soft and elastic to firmer flexible grades depending on application requirements.
Yes. Flexible PVC compounds are commonly formulated for extrusion and injection molding, with processing parameters tailored to the intended manufacturing method.
Flexible PVC is a recyclable thermoplastic. Recyclability depends on formulation, product design, and local recycling infrastructure.
Formulations are available to support compliance with requirements such as REACH, RoHS, and non-phthalate specifications where applicable.