Super Clear 1mm PVC Rigid Plastic Sheet Roll For Thermoforming.

Super Clear 1mm Rigid PVC Sheet Roll for Thermoforming

HSQY manufactures super-clear 1mm rigid PVC sheet rolls for thermoforming, vacuum forming, blister packaging, clamshells, trays, retail display packaging, medical-device trays and industrial formed components.

The featured product has a nominal thickness of 1mm. Customized PVC sheets are available in thicknesses from approximately 0.15mm to 5mm, subject to the required width, roll format, sheet format and application.

Clear rigid PVC provides useful optical clarity, dimensional stability and forming performance for packaging and industrial conversion. The exact light transmission, haze, tint and surface quality should be confirmed using an approved production sample.

Application-specific formulations are available for general thermoforming, food-contact packaging, medical-device trays, pharmaceutical packaging, printing, folding boxes, antistatic applications and UV-stabilized products.

Food, pharmaceutical and medical applications require dedicated specifications and applicable compliance documents. Virgin resin content alone does not establish suitability for a regulated end use.

For additional materials, view the HSQY transparent PVC blister sheet range, pharmaceutical PVC films and PET thermoforming sheets.

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Rigid PVC Thermoforming Sheet Video

Watch the video below to learn more about HSQY rigid PVC sheet rolls, production formats, forming applications and customized specifications.

What Is a 1mm Rigid PVC Thermoforming Sheet?

A 1mm rigid PVC thermoforming sheet is a transparent or colored polyvinyl chloride material designed to soften under controlled heating and form over a mold using vacuum, pressure or mechanical assistance.

After forming and cooling, the material retains the molded shape and can be trimmed, punched, printed, welded, sealed or assembled into the finished packaging or component.

At 1mm thickness, the sheet provides greater rigidity and impact protection than thin pharmaceutical blister films and is better suited to deeper trays, large blisters, protective shells and formed industrial parts.

The material is also described as clear hard PVC film, rigid vinyl roll stock, PVC vacuum-forming sheet, transparent blister sheet and PVC thermoforming roll.

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1mm Rigid PVC Sheet Specifications

Final specifications should identify thickness tolerance, width tolerance, roll length, core diameter, roll weight, outside diameter, winding direction, surface, color, optical quality and application grade.

Optical Quality of Super Clear PVC Sheet

The term super clear describes a visually transparent grade, but professional purchasing specifications should use measurable optical and defect criteria.

Thermoforming Performance

Uniform Heating

Consistent thickness and formulation help the sheet heat evenly across the forming area and reduce local overstretching.

Forming Window

The forming temperature and heating time depend on the exact PVC formulation, thickness, heater type, machine speed, mold design and ambient conditions.

Sheet Sag

Controlled sag is important for consistent material distribution. Excessive sag can create uneven walls, while insufficient heating can cause incomplete forming or stress.

Deep-Draw Performance

Deep cavities and sharp corners may require plug assistance, pressure forming, optimized mold radii and a dedicated high-impact formulation.

Mold Release and Denesting

Surface slip, mold draft angle, texture and stacking design affect whether formed parts release from the mold and separate smoothly during packing.

Trimming and Punching

The formed sheet should trim cleanly without uncontrolled cracking, excessive burrs or edge whitening.

1mm PVC Sheet Applications

• Retail blister packaging: Tools, electronics, stationery, hardware, toys, cosmetics and consumer products.

• Clamshell packaging: Clear hinged or two-piece protective retail packs.

• Thermoformed trays: Industrial parts, components, samples and products requiring rigid protection.

• Food packaging: Trays and containers manufactured from a separately approved food-contact grade.

• Medical-device packaging: Instrument trays and protective covers using validated medical packaging materials.

• Display components: Clear molded covers, promotional displays and protective shells.

• Printing and folding: Transparent boxes, windows, covers and printed components using a suitable printing grade.

General, Food, Medical and Pharmaceutical PVC Grades

Standard PVC and High-Barrier PVC Structures

For higher-barrier pharmaceutical applications, view the HSQY PVDC-coated PVC film range.

PVC vs. PET, PETG and HIPS for Thermoforming

Special PVC Thermoforming Grades

Standard transparent PVC should not automatically be described as antistatic, permanently UV-resistant or fireproof.

Food-Contact Requirements

A rigid PVC sheet intended for food packaging must use a formulation suitable for the destination market and the intended food-contact conditions.

The buyer should identify the food type, contact temperature, contact duration, refrigerated or ambient storage and whether the package will contact fatty, acidic, alcoholic or aqueous foods.

Required documents may include a food-contact declaration, migration test report, resin declaration and restricted-substance documentation.

An SGS report should be described according to the exact tests completed and should not be presented as a universal food-safety certification.

Medical-Device Packaging Requirements

Medical-device packaging requires more than clear appearance and thermoformability.

The material and formed tray must be evaluated as part of the complete packaging system, including lidding material, seal strength, package integrity, sterilization method, transportation and shelf life.

Ethylene oxide, gamma, electron-beam and plasma sterilization can affect different PVC formulations differently. Compatibility must be confirmed for the exact grade and dose.

The customer remains responsible for validating the final sterile-barrier and medical-device packaging system.

Recommended Quality-Control Tests

• PVC resin, additive and formulation verification.

• Thickness and transverse thickness profile.

• Roll width, sheet dimensions and diagonal tolerance.

• Roll length, net weight, core diameter and outside diameter.

• Winding direction, winding tension and telescoping.

• Light transmission, haze, clarity, tint and gloss.

• Black spots, fish eyes, gels, bubbles and flow marks.

• Surface scratches, contamination and edge damage.

• Tensile strength, elongation, stiffness and impact performance.

• Longitudinal and transverse heat shrinkage.

• Thermoforming window, sheet sag and heating uniformity.

• Draw depth and formed wall-thickness distribution.

• Mold release and formed-part denesting.

• Punching, trimming and edge quality.

• Printing, welding and sealing compatibility where required.

• Antistatic, UV or flame testing for special grades.

• Food-contact, pharmaceutical or medical documentation review.

• Packing, pallet and container-loading inspection.

Custom Rigid PVC Thermoforming Options

• Featured 1mm rigid PVC sheet.

• Customized thicknesses from approximately 0.15mm to 5mm.

• Master rolls, slit rolls, flat sheets and cut pieces.

• Customized roll width, roll length and roll weight.

• Customized paper-core diameter and winding direction.

• Super clear, light-blue clear, white, opaque and custom colors.

• Glossy, matte, frosted and embossed surfaces.

• General vacuum-forming and deep-draw grades.

• Food-contact and pharmaceutical packaging grades.

• Medical-device tray grades.

• Antistatic, UV-stabilized and flame-retardant grades.

• Slitting, sheeting, protective film and customized export packing.

Information Required for a PVC Sheet Quote

• Required thickness and tolerance.

• Required roll width or sheet dimensions.

• Roll, sheet or cut-piece supply format.

• Roll length, roll weight and paper-core diameter.

• Clear, blue-tinted, opaque or customized color.

• Glossy, matte, frosted or embossed surface.

• Required light transmission, haze and visual defect limits.

• Finished product and forming depth.

• Thermoforming-machine type and heating method.

• Mold dimensions, draft angles and cavity depth.

• Required impact, stiffness and shrinkage performance.

• Printing, welding, heat sealing or lamination process.

• Food, pharmaceutical, medical or industrial application.

• Required antistatic, flame or UV properties.

• Destination market and required documentation.

• Initial quantity and estimated annual demand.

• Packing, destination port and delivery date.

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Packaging and Delivery

Sample packing: A4 sheets and cut samples can be packed in protective bags and courier cartons.

Roll packing: Reference roll weight is approximately 50kg, with customized roll weights available according to thickness, width and equipment.

Roll protection: Rolls can be wrapped with PE film, kraft paper, waterproof film and edge protection.

Sheet packing: Flat sheets can be packed in PE bags, kraft paper and rigid export pallets.

Pallet packing: Reference pallet weight is approximately 500-2000kg depending on product format and handling limits.

Container loading: Reference loading is approximately 20 tons, subject to roll dimensions, pallet design, container volume and legal weight restrictions.

Lead time: Standard production generally requires approximately 7-15 days after specification, sample, packing and deposit confirmation.

PVC Safety Data Sheet

The existing PVC safety data sheet is retained below for reference.

Before using the document for a purchase, audit or regulatory submission, confirm that the company name, product model, formulation, thickness, width, additives and issue date match the exact material being supplied.

Download Existing PVC MSDS

Certificates and Test Documents

Available documents may include product specifications, safety data sheets, physical-property reports, restricted-substance reports, food-contact reports and quality-management certificates.

Each document should be verified against the exact PVC grade, formulation, color, thickness, production site and application.

The certificate holder, standard edition, scope and validity period of any management-system certificate should be checked before publication.

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Why Choose HSQY as Your Rigid PVC Sheet Supplier?

• Featured 1mm super-clear rigid PVC sheet.

• Roll, sheet and cut-to-size supply formats.

• Customized thicknesses, widths, colors and surfaces.

• Vacuum-forming and deep-draw material options.

• Food, medical, pharmaceutical and industrial grades.

• Optical and physical quality-control support.

• Samples for forming, trimming, printing and sealing tests.

• Custom roll weight, core diameter and winding direction.

• Protective packing, pallets and international shipping.

• Technical-document support based on the selected grade.

Before bulk production, HSQY recommends testing the selected PVC sheet on the customer's actual thermoforming machine, mold, trimming system and finished packaging line.

Frequently Asked Questions About 1mm Rigid PVC Sheets

What is a 1mm rigid PVC sheet used for?

It is used for thermoformed trays, large blister packs, clamshells, clear protective shells, retail packaging, display components and industrial formed parts.

Is the featured product exactly 1mm thick?

Yes. The featured specification is 1mm, while other thicknesses can be customized.

Can 1mm rigid PVC be supplied in rolls?

Yes, subject to the required width, roll diameter, core size, roll weight and winding conditions. Wide or very heavy 1mm products may be more suitable as sheets.

What roll widths are available?

Customized roll widths are available up to approximately 1280mm, subject to the thickness and production equipment.

What does super clear PVC mean?

It refers to a visually high-transparency grade. Precise requirements should be defined by light transmission, haze, tint, gloss and defect limits.

Is clear PVC completely colorless?

Not necessarily. Transparent PVC may have a neutral, light-blue or slightly warm tint depending on the formulation.

Can rigid PVC be vacuum formed?

Yes. An appropriate rigid PVC grade can be vacuum formed after heating and process optimization.

Can 1mm PVC be used for deep drawing?

It can be used for deeper shapes when the material grade, mold radius, heating profile, plug assistance and draw ratio are suitable.

What thermoforming temperature should be used?

The correct temperature depends on the formulation, thickness, heater, machine, mold and cycle time. Forming trials should determine the production window.

Does PVC shrink after thermoforming?

Some dimensional change can occur during heating and cooling. Longitudinal and transverse shrinkage should be tested for the selected grade.

Can rigid PVC be punched and die cut?

Yes. Suitable tooling can be used for punching, trimming and die cutting after forming.

Can clear PVC be printed?

Printing grades can support offset, screen, UV and selected digital printing after ink and adhesion testing.

Can PVC sheets be welded?

Suitable PVC grades can be joined by high-frequency, thermal or other compatible welding processes after validation.

Is this 1mm sheet suitable for tablet blister packs?

Standard tablet and capsule blister packs usually use thinner dedicated pharmaceutical films. A 1mm sheet is more commonly selected for thicker trays and protective formed packaging.

Is the PVC sheet safe for food packaging?

Only a dedicated food-contact grade with documents appropriate to the destination market and conditions of use should be selected.

Does virgin PVC automatically meet food-contact requirements?

No. The complete formulation, including stabilizers, processing aids, pigments and other additives, must be suitable for the application.

Can this material be used for sterile medical packaging?

A medical packaging grade may be used after the complete sterile-barrier system, forming, sealing, sterilization and shelf life have been validated.

Is standard PVC a high-barrier film?

Standard monolayer PVC should not be treated as a universal high-barrier film. PVDC-coated PVC or PVC/PCTFE structures may be required for sensitive products.

Is standard transparent PVC antistatic?

No. Antistatic performance requires a dedicated formulation and a specified surface-resistance range.

Is the PVC sheet UV resistant?

Long-term UV performance should not be assumed. Outdoor applications require a UV-stabilized grade and weathering test requirements.

Is rigid PVC fireproof?

No plastic sheet should be described as completely fireproof. Flame performance must be supported by a test for the exact formulation and thickness.

Can the color and surface be customized?

Yes. Clear, opaque and colored products with glossy, matte, frosted or embossed surfaces can be evaluated.

Are free samples available?

Existing A4 or cut samples may be available without a material charge, while international courier freight is normally paid by the customer.

What is the minimum order quantity?

The standard MOQ is approximately 1000kg. Special grades, colors and customized widths may require a different quantity.

What is the production lead time?

Standard production generally takes approximately 7-15 days after the specification, sample, packing and deposit are confirmed.

What information is required for a quotation?

Provide the thickness, width, roll or sheet format, color, surface, forming depth, application, special grade, quantity, packing and destination.

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About HSQY Plastic Group

HSQY Plastic Group supplies rigid PVC sheets, PVC blister films, pharmaceutical packaging films, PET thermoforming sheets, PP sheets and customized plastic materials to international B2B customers.

HSQY supports thermoforming companies, packaging converters, medical-device packaging manufacturers, printers, importers and distributors with material selection, sample testing, customized production, quality inspection and export packaging.

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