What is the difference between PVC coated wire and vinyl steel wire?
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[edit] Which wire?
PVC coated wire and vinyl steel wire are two different materials, which are different in composition, characteristics and application. The following is a detailed comparison of the two materials:
[edit] PVC coated wire
Composition:
- PVC coated wire, referred to as plastic coated iron wire, mainly uses high-quality galvanised wire as the base material.
- PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a vinyl polymer and a non-crystalline material. In actual use, stabilisers, lubricants, auxiliary processing agents, colourants, impact agents and other additives are often added.
Characteristics:
- It has the characteristics of anti-ageing, anti-corrosion and anti-cracking.
- Long service life, several times longer than ordinary iron wire.
- It has non-flammability, high strength, resistance to climate change and excellent geometric stability.
- It has strong resistance to oxidants, reducing agents and strong acids, but can be corroded by concentrated oxidising acids such as concentrated sulphuric acid and concentrated nitric acid, and is not suitable for contact with aromatic hydrocarbons and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Application:
- 1. Widely used in animal breeding, agricultural and forestry protection, aquaculture, park zoo fences, stadiums and other fields.
- 2. Also used to make PVC iron wire, PVC curtains, PVC coated welded mesh and other products.
[edit] Vinyl steel wire
Composition:
- Vinyl is an organic group obtained by removing a hydrogen atom from the ethylene molecule, with the chemical formula -HC=CH.
- Vinyl steel wire may refer to steel wire coated with vinyl-related substances (such as a certain resin or plastic), but the specific composition may vary from product to product.
Characteristics (based on the general characteristics of vinyl):
- Bright colour, corrosion resistance, firm and durable.
- Auxiliary materials such as plasticisers and anti-ageing agents may be added to vinyl materials during the manufacturing process to enhance their heat resistance, toughness and ductility.
Application:
- The specific application of vinyl steel wire may vary depending on its coating material and the specifications of the steel wire.
- May be used in situations where corrosion resistance, high strength and good geometric stability are required.
[edit] Summary
- PVC-coated wire and vinyl steel wire have significant differences in composition, characteristics and applications.
- PVC coated wire uses high-quality galvanised wire as the base material, has anti-ageing and corrosion resistance, and is widely used in many fields.
Vinyl steel wire may refer to steel wire coated with vinyl-related substances, which has bright colour and corrosion resistance. The specific application varies from product to product.
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