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TempRite® CPVC compounds offer superior thermal performance characteristics that are ideal for a broad range of temperature-sensitive applications. Offering a heat deflection temperature (HDT) performance range of 185°F (85°C) to 220°F (104°C), TempRite CPVC is a highly durable material that resists distortion, warping and buckling even at these elevated temperatures.
Dark Colors No Longer a Problem
Manufacturers have used plastics, like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), to manufacture products such as window glazing beads, garage door components and decorative horizontal and vertical blinds. Typically, these products have been limited to lighter colored surfaces since darker colors tend to absorb more heat. This effect can actually cause the profile's surface temperature to rise as much as 70°F over the outside ambient temperature. Manufacturers have not been able to comfortably produce these products and others like them in the darker colors because of concerns of dimensional shrinking and warping. TempRite CPVC, however, offers a highly effective alternative since it maintains a larger portion of its mechanical properties at temperature levels well beyond that of many other plastics. These important material characteristics allow manufacturers to use TempRite CPVC in applications requiring a much wider spectrum of colors and temperature ranges.
Other Performance Criteria and Applications
In addition to elevated thermal performance, TempRite CPVC offers superior corrosion and chemical resistance, rigidity, strength, and high shear extrudability. Additional safety benefits include flame resistance and low smoke generation, which qualify the material for use in a number of mass transit applications, including window reveals, tray tables and personal service units.
Processing Benefits
TempRite CPVC exhibits tight dimensional tolerance control over a wide processing range. It also performs well in complicated shapes that require multiple polymer co- and tri-extrusion capabilities. Since TempRite CPVC handles and processes similar to standard vinyl materials, most PVC processors are able to use most of their existing tooling and downstream equipment. As a result, manufacturers may realize increased parts consolidation and a subsequent decrease in manufacturing costs. Improved processability produces consistent, smooth and polished parts for a high quality appearance at an economical processing rate.
| Products | Data Sheets |
| Siding | TempRite SP220 |
| Fencing | TempRite SP220 |
| Fenestration | TempRite SP220 TempRite 88033 TempRite CIM190 |
