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Re-discussion on SPC stone-plastic floor / SPC waterproof floor / LVT floor processing machinery and equipment

Re-discussion on SPC stone-plastic floor / SPC waterproof floor / LVT floor processing machinery and equipment

Tag: spc waterproof floor production line spc floor machinery spc stone plastic floor equipment stone plastic floor machinery equipment floor machinery equipment Category: WPC / spc / LVT stone plastic / stone crystal floor machine


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Some things seem old-fashioned. In fact, there is fresh blood every time. It is beneficial to open the book. If you turn here, please pay attention.
Re-discussion on SPC stone-plastic floor / SPC waterproof floor / LVT floor processing machinery and equipment
This is a new era of advancing with the times. The development of productivity is booming. All things follow the rules. Scientific development has enriched our lives today, and people live and work in peace and contentment. Our requirements for the living environment are becoming higher and higher. In line with the development of the times, we have also made great efforts in the extrusion of plastic machinery. We have researched and developed new building materials such as bamboo wood fiber integrated wallboard production line and stone plastic stone crystal SPC waterproof floor Processing machinery and equipment. Really replace wood with plastic, stone with plastic, and steel with plastic.
Many building materials on the market, taking environmentally friendly and ecological zero-formaldehyde bamboo-wood fiber wall panels and SPC stone-plastic waterproof floors as examples, explain in detail and share with you.
SPC is the abbreviation of Stone Plastic Composites. The main raw materials are polyvinyl chloride resin powder, nano-crystal stone powder and other related environmental additives. It is extruded by a conical and parallel twin-screw extruder combined with a hanger die. The base material of the SPC waterproof floor is made by using a five-roller or a four-roller calender to glue and emboss the PVC wear-resistant layer, PVC color film and SPC substrate at one time, without the need for additives such as glue and toxic and harmful ingredients , So as to ensure the environmental protection and health of the substrate. Cooling, pulling, cutting, manipulator palletizing.
After the substrate is completed, it usually goes through 36 hours of health. After UV treatment, the anti-skid and abrasion resistance of the surface is increased to meet or exceed industry standards. The next step is slicing, the size of the floor is usually length mm: 950, 1220, 1850. The width of the floor mm: 125-200. The density of the SPC waterproof floor: 1.9--2.1 tons / cubic meter.
Re-discussion on SPC stone-plastic floor / SPC waterproof floor / LVT floor processing machinery and equipment

The advantages of SPC waterproof floor:
1. Green and environmental protection: The main raw material for the production of stone-plastic flooring is natural stone powder, which does not contain any radioactive elements after being tested by authoritative departments. It is a new type of green and environmentally friendly floor decoration material. Any qualified stone-plastic flooring needs to pass the IS09000 international quality system certification and ISO14001 international green environmental protection certification.

2. Ultra-light and ultra-thin: The stone-plastic floor is only 2-3mm thick, and the weight per square meter is only 2-3KG, which is less than 10% of ordinary floor materials. In high-rise buildings, it has unparalleled advantages for building load-bearing and space saving. At the same time, it has special advantages in the reconstruction of old buildings.

3. Super wear-resistant: SPC stone-plastic floor has a special transparent wear-resistant layer processed by high technology, its wear-resistant revolutions can reach 300,000 revolutions. In traditional floor materials, the wear-resistant laminate flooring has a wear-resistant revolution of only 13,000 revolutions, and a good laminate flooring has only 20,000 revolutions. The super wear-resistant layer with special surface treatment fully guarantees the excellent wear resistance of the ground material. The wear-resistant layer on the surface of the stone-plastic floor can be used for 5-10 years under normal circumstances according to the thickness. The quality directly determines the service time of the stone-plastic floor. The standard test results show that the 0.55mm thick wear layer floor can be used for more than 5 years under normal conditions, and the 0.7mm thick wear layer floor is sufficient for more than 10 years, so it is more Strong wear-resistant. Because of its strong wear resistance, stone-plastic flooring is becoming more and more popular in hospitals, schools, office buildings, shopping malls, supermarkets, transportation, and other places with a large number of people.

4. High elasticity and super impact resistance: The stone-plastic floor is soft in texture and therefore has good elasticity. It has good elastic recovery under the impact of heavy objects, and its comfortable foot feel is called "soft gold of the floor material". The plastic floor has a strong impact resistance, and has a strong elastic recovery against the impact damage of heavy objects, and will not cause damage. Excellent stone-plastic flooring can minimize the damage of the ground to the human body and can disperse the impact on the feet. The latest research data shows that after the excellent stone-plastic flooring is paved in a large space, its personnel The rate of falls and injuries was reduced by nearly 70% compared to other floors.

5. Strong anti-skid: the wear-resistant layer on the surface of the stone-plastic floor has a special anti-skid property, and compared with ordinary ground materials, the stone-plastic floor feels more astringent under the condition of sticky water, and it is less likely to slip, that is, the more it encounter The more astringent the water. Therefore, the ground decoration materials in public places with high public safety requirements, such as airports, hospitals, kindergartens, schools, etc., have become very popular in China.

6. Fire-retardant and fire-retardant: The fire-proof index of qualified stone-plastic floor can reach B1 level, which means that the fire-proof performance is very good, second only to stone. The stone-plastic floor itself will not burn and can prevent burning; the smoke generated by the high-quality stone-plastic floor when it is passively ignited will definitely not cause harm to the human body, nor will it produce toxic and harmful gases that cause breathing (according to the safety department) Of figures: 95% of the people injured in the fire were caused by toxic fumes and gases produced during burning).

7. Waterproof and moisture-proof: As the main component of stone-plastic floor is vinyl resin, it has no affinity with water, so it is naturally not afraid of water, as long as it is not immersed for a long time, it will not be damaged; and it will not be moldy due to high humidity.

8. Sound absorption and noise prevention: Stone-plastic flooring has ordinary floor materials that cannot compare with sound-absorbing effects. Its sound absorption can reach 20 decibels, so stone-plastic flooring is selected in environments that require quietness, such as hospital wards, school libraries, lecture halls, and theaters. You no longer need to worry about the sound of high-heeled shoes and the impact of the ground on your thinking, stone-plastic flooring can provide you with a more comfortable and more humanized living environment.

9. Antibacterial performance: The surface of the stone-plastic floor has undergone special antibacterial treatment. Some excellent performance of the stone-plastic floor also has an antibacterial agent added to it, which has a strong ability to kill most bacteria and inhibit the reproduction of bacteria.

10. Small joints and seamless welding: The special-pattern stone-plastic floor is installed through strict construction, the joints are very small, and the joints are almost invisible from a distance. This is impossible for ordinary floors, so the ground The overall effect and visual effect are optimized to the maximum extent; stone-plastic flooring is the most ideal choice in environments with high requirements for the overall effect of the ground, such as offices, and environments with high requirements for sterilization and disinfection, such as hospital operating rooms.

11. Cutting and splicing are simple and easy: you can use a good utility knife to cut at will, and you can use different combinations of materials to give full play to the designer's ingenuity and achieve the most ideal decorative effect; enough to make your ground become a Artworks make your living space a palace of art, full of artistic atmosphere.

12. Fast installation and construction: The installation and construction of the stone-plastic floor is very fast, no cement mortar is needed, and the ground condition is good, it is bonded with special environmental protection floor glue, and it can be used after 24 hours.

13. Variety of colors: Stone plastic flooring has a variety of colors, such as carpet patterns, stone patterns, wooden floor patterns, etc., and can even be customized. The lines are vivid and beautiful, with colorful accessories and decorative strips, which can combine beautiful decorative effects.

14. Acid and alkali corrosion resistance: SPC stone plastic waterproof floor has strong resistance to acid and alkali corrosion, and can withstand the test of harsh environments. It is very suitable for use in hospitals, laboratories, research institutes and other places.

............. There are many advantages, there are too many to do, or you need to experience it first-hand.
It is already an imperative trend, so if you are choosing an investment project, please consider it. Maybe it's for you.
For the conditions and precautions required for investment, please refer to the special items in my blog category: WPC / SPC / LVT / Stone Plastic / Shijing Floor Machine There are investment feasibility reports, investment profit analysis, investment considerations, etc. in this category. Plus my WeChat chat.
The following is a set of photos taken in the workshop, including floor machinery equipment, wallboard machinery equipment, PVC sheet extrusion production line, PP hollow building template extrusion production line, ABS sheet equipment, plastic pipe extrusion equipment, etc., workshop roof The mottled sunlight cast is beautiful to me, like a blockbuster. The roar of the machine in the workshop is a magnificent movement, and I have squeezed out the cause of my life. I smiled happily and then discussed SPC stone-plastic flooring / SPC waterproof flooring / LVT floor processing machinery and equipment
Industry specializing in surgery. During the development and production of SPC stone plastic waterproof floor machinery and equipment, we have invested unlimited enthusiasm and energy, actively participated in the stone wood plastic floor industry standard formulation, and actively participated in various industry forums. Made in China, fell in love with Qingdao Precision Machinery. As an excellent supplier of plastic machinery, I am deeply honored. He will also work harder and devote all his life energy to China's extrusion career.

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