The Antimicrobial PVC Board for Animal Housing Partitions is an extruded rigid and foam polymer panel compounded with homogeneous silver-ion antimicrobial agents throughout its structure to suppress bacterial colonization in livestock and veterinary facilities. Engineered to resist moisture penetration and continuous exposure to animal waste, cleaning chemicals, and high-humidity environments, it provides reliable structural separation for housing partitions while enabling rapid, high-pressure sanitization routines.
Specifications & Parameters
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Technical Parameter |
Standard Value / Specification |
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Thickness Options |
10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm |
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Standard Dimensions |
1220 x 2440 mm (4 x 8 ft), 1000 x 2000 mm |
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Core Structure |
High-density solid foam / Co-extruded rigid hollow-core |
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Density Range |
0.55 – 0.70 g/cm³ (Foam) / 1.40 g/cm³ (Rigid) |
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Antimicrobial Performance |
ISO 22196 certified (>99.9% bacterial reduction) |
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Hardness Rating |
Shore D 70 – 85 |
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Water Absorption Rate |
< 0.5% (ASTM D570) |
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Fire Safety Standard |
UL 94 V-0 / EN 13501-1 Class B-s3, d0 |
Material Performance & Processing Methods
Material Characteristics
Chemical Resistance: Withstands continuous exposure to uric acid, manure, ammonia vapors, and routine chlorine-based cleaning solutions without surface degradation.
Surface Hygiene: Non-porous exterior structure prevents manure adhesion and biofilm accumulation under damp operating conditions.
Impact Strength: High rigid density absorbs livestock physical impact without cracking or splitting.
Thermal Insulation: Low thermal conductivity minimizes cold transfer from concrete subfloors to animal resting zones.
Fabrication Capabilities
CNC Machining: Easily cut, routed, and notched using standard carbide-tipped woodworking and panel processing machinery.
Thermal Joining: Compatible with PVC hot-air welding rods to produce continuous, liquid-tight corner and wall joints.
Mechanical Fastening: Holds screws, rivets, and mounting brackets securely without requiring specialized internal sleeve inserts.
Application Scenarios
Farrowing & Nursery Pen Dividers: Modular partition walls built to withstand sow and piglet physical impacts while maintaining hygienic separation between litters.
Poultry Housing Partition Walls: Corrosion-proof side panels engineered to resist persistent ammonia gas concentrations and frequent high-volume washdowns.
Calf Pen Isolation Barriers: Thick, impact-resistant stall dividers designed to block drafts, separate individual calves, and endure direct manure contact.
Veterinary Isolation Stall Partitions: Sanitary wall sections built for animal recovery zones that require routine chemical and high-pressure sterilization.
Quality Standards & Logistics
Quality Control
Batch-level antimicrobial efficacy verification according to ISO 22196.
Shore D hardness testing and impact resistance verification.
Automated inline thickness and dimensional tolerance checks (± 0.5 mm).
Packaging Specifications
Stacked securely on heavy-duty export pallets with protective corrugated corner edge guards.
Covered with protective PE film on surface layers to prevent scuffing during transit.
Bundled and strapped to secure container load stability during ocean shipping.
Sampling & Production Lead Time
Physical material samples ($100 \times 150 \text{ mm}$) provided for laboratory and evaluation purposes.
Standard production lead time runs between 15 to 20 business days following order confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do the antimicrobial properties persist if the board surface is scratched?
A: The active silver-ion antimicrobial agents are distributed homogeneously throughout the full thickness of the polymer matrix rather than applied as a surface coating. Surface scratches or gouges continuously expose fresh active layers, maintaining bacterial growth suppression over the lifespan of the panel.
Q: Can these boards withstand cleaning with industrial high-pressure washers?
A: Yes. The solid and co-extruded rigid PVC structure withstands water spray pressures up to 2500 PSI and water temperatures up to 65°C without warping or structural delamination.
Q: What joinery methods work best for creating continuous wall partitions?
A: Panels can be installed using pre-milled tongue-and-groove edge profiles, connected via matching PVC structural H-channels, or thermal-welded with PVC rods to form leak-proof barriers.
Q: Is the formulation safe for animals that may lick or chew the panels?
A: The material formulation contains zero lead stabilizers, zero heavy metals, and zero phthalates, conforming fully to REACH and RoHS chemical safety standards.
Q: What information is required to request a commercial quotation?
A: Please provide required panel dimensions (thickness, width, length), total order quantity, core structure preference, edge profile design, and the destination delivery port.
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