What is PVC Compound?
PVC compound is PVC resin that has been mixed with several additives. The purpose of adding these additives is to obtain material quality suitable for the intended application. Basically, PVC resin itself cannot be processed without the addition of additives. Some additives commonly added to PVC resin include plasticizers (to make PVC more flexible), heat stabilizers (to make PVC heat-resistant during processing), fillers (to increase density and reduce cost), lubricants (to make the surface smooth and glossy), as well as other additives such as flame retardants (to make it more fire-resistant), UV resistance (to withstand UV radiation from the sun), anti-fungal, anti-termite, and so on.

PVC (Polyvinylchloride) compound has been used as a material for cable insulation for about half a century. The choice of PVC is due to its excellent physical properties (tensile strength and flexibility) and chemical properties (resistance to certain chemicals), ease of processing (through extrusion, injection), and low cost.

PVC compound has become one of the most widely used plastic materials by various types of industrial companies for several years now, ranging from carpet industries, flexible PVC hose industries to rigid PVC pipe industries.

The types of PVC used to produce Jembo Cable and available at Sinarmonas are PVC Sheath, PVC Insul, and PVC Filler.