Can PVC be welded?

PVC is a widely used plastic material found in everything from pipes and fittings to sheets, covers and flexible manufactured products. If you need to join two pieces of PVC together, you may be wondering whether welding is a suitable option. Well, the answer is yes. PVC can be welded using several different techniques, although […]

How do plastic welders work?

Plastic welding is a useful way of joining compatible thermoplastic materials without relying on traditional fasteners or, in some applications, adhesives. From pipes and sheets to flexible PVC products and industrial components, plastic welding can create strong and permanent joints when the correct process is used. But there are several different types of plastic welding, […]

What materials can be RF welded?

Radio-frequency (RF) welding, also known as high-frequency (HF) welding, is a specialist process used to join certain thermoplastic materials. It can create strong, consistent and sealed seams, making it particularly useful for products that need to be airtight or watertight. However, RF welding does not work with every type of plastic. The material needs to […]