PVC Type 1 rods have a temperature range of 32° F (0°C) to 140° F (60° C) and resist chemicals or oxidizing media. They can be cut, drilled, tapped, routed, and machined using tools as well as brake-formed, heat welded, adhesive bonded and mechanically fastened for rapid fabrication. They serve as excellent electrical insulators and are commonly used for sight windows and transparent dividers in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and even food- processing applications.

Tensile Strength Rating: Good
Impact Strength Rating: Poor
Plastic Hardness Rating: Medium
UV Tolerant: No

These CPVC rods are a high-temperature grade (up to 200°F) chlorinated polyvinyl chloride that provides excellent corrosion, high heat, and chemical resistance. They are easily fabricated and commonly used to make hot water pipe and fittings.

Tensile Strength Rating: Good
Impact Strength Rating: Poor
Plastic Hardness Rating: Hard
UV Tolerant: No

PVC Type 2 rods serve as electrical insulators and can be cut, routed, hot-gas welded, cold and heat bent, and vacuum-formed and glued. They resist impacts and chemicals and are commonly used for applications under strain.

Tensile Strength Rating: Good
Impact Strength Rating: Poor
Plastic Hardness Rating: Hard
UV Tolerant: No