How To Choose PVC Coated Canvas According To Your Needs?

Introduction

PVC coated canvas is widely used as a protective material in the fields of industry, warehousing, logistics, agriculture, etc. Choosing the wrong canvas will increase the cost of frequent replacement at best, and damage the goods and delay production at worst. So, how should we accurately match your actual needs from the various products? The core principle must be that demand determines performance.

Application scenarios determine performance requirements

The selection of PVC coated canvas is by no means random, and it needs to be closely combined with the key challenges of specific usage scenarios:

Protective warehousing and logistics coverage

Core requirements: Durable waterproof, mildew-proof, UV-resistant, and basic tear-resistant.

Key indicators:

Waterproofness: The hydrostatic pressure value is a hard indicator to ensure long-term heavy rain without leakage.

UV resistance: Resist long-term sun exposure to avoid embrittlement and fading.

Weather resistance: Ensure flexibility in cold areas and prevent cracking.

Gram weight and thickness: Medium specifications (such as 500-600g/㎡) balance durability and cost.

Typical applications: Open-air cargo yard covering, truck tarpaulins, temporary warehouse enclosures, equipment rain covers.

Transportation and industrial applications

Core requirements: Excellent tear resistance, abrasion resistance, puncture resistance, and high-strength tensile resistance.

Key indicators:

Base fabric strength: High-density and high-strength polyester yarn is the basis for tear resistance (weft/warp tear force ≥ 100N) and tensile resistance (weft/warp breaking strength ≥ 3500N).

Coating and wear resistance: Thick PVC coating and excellent wear resistance (Martindale wear resistance ≥ 8000 times) resist frequent friction and sharp cargo impact.

Typical applications: Heavy truck tarpaulins, large machinery covers, mining conveyor belt covers, and high-strength cargo yard isolation curtains.

Special environment and functional requirements

Core requirements: Flame retardant, high temperature resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, and specific appearance (such as light transmission/shading).

Key indicators:

Flame retardancy: Meet industry standards (GB 8624 B1 grade, EN 13501-1 B-s1, d0) to ensure safety.

Temperature resistance: Special formula to cope with high temperature (no deformation and adhesion above 100°C) or extremely cold environment.

Chemical resistance: Resistant to specific oil stains, acid and alkali corrosion (need to clarify the type of contact).

Optical properties: High shading rate (>99%) for light-proof storage, or specific light transmittance for greenhouses.

Typical applications: Fire curtains, chemical plant equipment covers, greenhouses, cold storage door curtains, specific shading tents.

Temporary buildings and tents

Core requirements: Excellent dimensional stability, wind and snow load resistance, beautiful and durable, good self-cleaning properties.

Key indicators:

Wind resistance and tension: High breaking strength and tear strength, structural design needs to cooperate with the frame.

Coating characteristics: Anti-fouling self-cleaning coating reduces cleaning costs, and surface treatment affects aesthetics.

Weather resistance: UV resistance (usually UV10+) and wide temperature range tolerance (-40°C to +70°C+).

Fire rating: Public places must meet strict flame retardant standards.

Typical applications: temporary warehouses, exhibition tents, event tents, construction site headquarters.

Conclusion

With a deep understanding of your application scenarios, clear core performance requirements, and the help of reliable supplier partners, you can accurately lock in the most suitable PVC coated canvas.

If you still have any questions, you can contact our material engineer to provide you with one-on-one professional selection suggestions!