Types of PVC Foam

03 Aug,2026

PVC foaming is primarily categorized into free foaming and skin foaming (Celuka process), with vastly different requirements for the mold's calibration section:

Skin foaming molds (Celuka process):

Formation of a rigid outer layer: A high-strength, water-cooled calibrator is positioned immediately after the die exit. Effective thermal isolation between the calibrator and the die is essential.

Internal foaming: The outer layer of the melt is rapidly cooled and solidified to form a dense, hard skin, while the inner melt expands inward during a slower cooling process, filling the core.

Free foaming molds:

The melt expands freely in the air or between sizing plates after exiting the die; the mold primarily controls the initial exit shape, while the calibration section only needs to control the final thickness and surface flatness of the sheet.

Regardless of the type of foaming mold, YNmold can provide you with a production solution.

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