There are many differences between PVC belt and biocane belt in material composition, performance characteristics, environmental protection, use, etc. The following is a specific introduction:
Material composition
- PVC belt: The main component is polyvinyl chloride, which is a thermoplastic resin polymerized by vinyl chloride monomer under the action of an initiator, and usually adds plasticizers, stabilizers, lubricants, colorants and other additives to improve its performance and appearance.
- Biocane belts: Generally refers to belts made of bio-based materials or materials with biodegradable properties. Common bio-based materials such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyl fatty acid ester (PHA), etc. These materials are usually prepared by biological fermentation or chemical synthesis from renewable resources such as plant starch and cellulose.
Performance characteristics
PVC belt
- Durability: It has good wear resistance and tear resistance, can withstand a certain tension and friction, and is not easy to damage.
- Flexibility: By adding different plasticizers, the softness and flexibility of the PVC belt can be adjusted to make it suitable for different use scenarios.
- Waterproof: It has good waterproof performance, can resist a certain degree of moisture and moisture, and is not easy to be deformed by moisture.
- Chemical resistance: It has good tolerance to some chemical substances, but when it is exposed to some organic solvents or strong acids and bases for a long time, swelling, discoloration and other phenomena may occur.
Biocane belt
- Biodegradability: this is its most significant feature, in the natural environment, after a certain period of time, it can be decomposed into harmless substances such as carbon dioxide and water under the action of microorganisms, reducing environmental pollution.
- Flexibility and strength: Some belts made of bio-alkane materials have good flexibility and enough strength to meet the basic requirements of daily use, but the overall strength may be slightly lower than that of high-quality PVC belts.
- Weather resistance: Relatively weak in terms of weather resistance, long-term exposure to sunlight or wet environments may accelerate its degradation process and affect its service life.
Environmental protection property
- PVC belt: In the production process may produce certain pollutants, such as vinyl chloride monomer may have a certain toxicity, in the production and treatment process if not strictly controlled, may cause harm to the environment and human health. Moreover, PVC belts are difficult to degrade in the natural environment, and may exist for a long time after waste, causing white pollution.
- Biocane belt: Due to its renewable source of raw materials, and biodegradable, the impact on the environment is relatively small in the whole life cycle, more in line with the concept of environmental protection, is a relatively green material.
use
- PVC belt: widely used in pet traction belts, industrial belts, packaging belts and other fields. In pet supplies, PVC belts can be made of various colors and styles, with better decorative and practical, to meet the needs of different pet owners.
- Biocane belt: mainly used in areas with high environmental protection requirements, such as the pursuit of natural and environmental protection market segments in pet products, and can also be used in some industrial areas with requirements for sustainability, but due to its performance and cost factors, the application range is relatively narrow.
Appearance and texture
- PVC belt: By adding different additives and using different processing processes, it can be made into products with various gloss, color and texture, and the appearance is more diverse. In terms of texture, depending on the amount of plasticizer added, it can be adjusted from a harder texture to a softer rubber texture.
- Bioalkane belt: the appearance is usually more natural and rustic, the color is relatively soft, and the texture is generally more soft and skin-friendly, but it may not be as rich as the surface treatment effect of PVC belt.