Since its inception in the 1970s, vinyl flooring has become popular in all major commercial markets. With the advent of hardcore technology, vinyl flooring also looks more vibrant and versatile than products like SPC. Here, SPC flooring suppliers discuss what SPC flooring is, how SPC flooring is made, the benefits of choosing SPC vinyl flooring and some installation tips.
What is the SPC floor?
SPC Floors is an abbreviation for Stone Plastic Composite Flooring and is designed to match traditional flooring materials, but with several practical benefits, which you will see later in this article. With realistic photography and clear vinyl coats, SPC opens the door to many design ideas.
Please note that SPC floors typically consist of four layers.
Abrasive layer this coat plays an important role for the life of the tile and uses a clear varnish such as alumina that prevents your floor from disappearing quickly.
vinyl top Some high-end SPC types are produced with realistic 3D visual effects and can look exactly like stone, ceramic or wood when installed.
Hard Core – The hard core gives you the best value for your money. Here you will find a high density but strong waterproof backing that gives the boards stiffness and stability.
Protective layer – Also known as the floor underlayment, this layer provides extra sound insulation space and natural resistance to mold and mildew.
How to make an SPC floor?
To learn more about SPC flooring, let’s take a look at how it is made. SPC is produced using six main processes.
Selection
First, a variety of raw materials are placed in a mixer. In raw materials, the raw material is heated to 125-130 degrees Celsius to remove water vapor from the material. When finished, the material is cooled in a mixer to prevent premature plasticization or degradation of the process aids.
Extrusion
After leaving the mixer, the raw material undergoes an extrusion process. Here, temperature control is crucial for proper material plasticization. The material passes through five zones, two of the warmest (about 200 degrees Celsius) and slowly falls into the remaining three zones.
calendaring
Once the material is fully plasticized in the mold, it is time for the material to begin a process known as calendaring. Here are some heated rollers used to laminate the mold to a straight sheet. By controlling the rollers, the width and thickness of the plate can be precisely controlled and kept constant. When the desired thickness is reached, the plate can be embossed using heat and pressure. The gravure roller applies a textured pattern to the surface of the product in the form of a thin “ticking” or “deep” embossing. Once the texture is applied, the topcoat is applied to scratches and scuffs that arrive at the checkout.
Wire drawing machine
A variable frequency cable pulling machine, connected directly to a motor and precisely adapted to the line speed, is used to supply material to a cutting device.
Cutter
Here the material is cut so that it meets the right criteria. The knife is marked by a sensitive and precise copier to ensure a clean and regular cut.
Automatic plate lifter
Once the material is cut, the suitcase lifter automatically lifts the final product and places it in the export packing area.
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