Echon Industries Ltd.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Q01. Have your heard the name ECOCELL ?
Ans Yes / No.
Q02. What is ECOCELL ?
Ans  ECOCELL is PVC Rigid Foam Sheet / Free Foam PVC Sheet.
Q03. Composition of ECOCELL
Ans  70% PVC and 30% additives like UV Stabilizers, lubricants etc.
Q04. What are the uses of ECOCELL ?
Ans It can be used in making Sign Board, furniture, electrical switch boards, partitions, false ceiling, doors/windows etc.
Q05. In what sizes you get ECOCELL ?
Ans

Normally the width of ECOCELL is 1560mm in thickness ranging from 0.50 mm to 10mm and 1250mm in thickness ranging from 4mm to 30mm. As it is a line manufacturing process the length can vary but normally it is 3050mm & 2440mm.

Q06. In what thickness do you get ECOCELL ?
Ans The thickness available for ECOCELL ranges from 0.5mm to 30 mm.
Q07. In how many colours ECOCELL is available in market ?
Ans

The common colours of ECOCELL are White, Ivory, Grey on which the lamination process is done to get various woodgrain finish/shades. Pink and blue colour is also available in specific thickness, if any particular colour other then mentioned above is required then minimum order quantity is must (MOQ).

Q08. Tools used for cutting and sawing ECOCELL.
Ans The normal carpentry tools which are used used for ECOCELL too.
Q09. Is nailing screwing possible on ECOCELL ?
Ans

ECOCELL can be nailed easily. It is advisable to nail ECOCELL a few mm from the edge to avoid splitting. It can be drilled like wood. While bolting, larger size washer should be used to spread the load.

Q10. Is Thermo forming possible ?
Ans ECOCELL sheets can be easily formed, bent and folded. So it is possible to cut sheets to their final dimensions. This sheet is thermoformed for a dome upto 80cms dia and 25cm deep with 5 bends.
Q11. Is it hard to work on ECOCELL in comparison to Wood/Ply ?
Ans No, as same carpentry tools are used on ECOCELL.
Q12. What about chemical resistance ?
Ans

ECOCELL is resistant against dilute acids and alkalis, salt solution, aliphatic and oils. It will swell or dissolve by aromatics, chlorinated hydrocarbons, ethers, esters and ketons.

The chemical attacks depend on the time, the temperature, the pressure and the concentration of the agent as well as mechanical and other influences.

Q13. Which solvent is to be used to stick ECOCELL with others.
Ans

Adhesive containing solvent and solvent free polyurethane adhesive are suitable. An adhesive with a neoprene base give good results. For most of the sheets, for less demanding, stress free application double sided self-adhesive construction type tapes can be used.

Q14. Technical Collaboration of ECOCELL.
Ans Our complete plant & machineries are imported from Europe and we have technical collaboration with an Italian company.
Q15. Where it is exported ?
Ans We are exporting ECOCELL to whole Europe & specially to Western Europe, Australia, America & East Africa
Q16. What is the life of ECOCELL ?
Ans As ECOCELL does not react with water and other chemicals, it is termite resistant hence we cannot predict the actual life span of ECOCELL.
Q17. How do you find ECOCELL pricewise in comparison to Wood or plywood.
Ans In comparison to teak wood the price of ECOCELL is almost similar.
Q18. Does it get dirty with pans spit or any other filth.
Ans ECOCELL can be washed or cleaned.
Q19. Does it catch fire ?
Ans No, it is fire retardant.
Q20. Can it be painted or washed ?
Ans Yes it can be washed or painted.
Q21. What types of colours to be used ?
Ans

The following types are the most suitable kinds painting ECOCELL.

  • PVC

  • Acrylic

  • Two component polyurethane compound.

Q22. Is it water proof ?
Ans Yes.
Q23. Does heat affects ECOCELL ?
Ans As the surface softening point of ECOCELL is approx 70 degree temperature.
Q24. Can it be used for cold storage and air conditioning ?
Ans Yes, as it has good thermal and sound insulation property and can withstand the cold up-to (-) 60 degree Centigrade temperature.
Q25. Does it wrap ?
Ans No, Not at normal temperature upto 50 degree centigrade, only softened at 70 degree centigrade.
Q26. How do you compare ECOCELL with similar other product.
Ans

As it has got lot of applications due to its property, so definitely it is a better, beneficial product comparatively. Like against plywood it got many advantages like water, heat, termite & fire resistant.

Q27. How can you say ECOCELL is an Eco-friendly product.
Ans

ECOCELL does not react with nature ( water, fire, air, chemicals etc) and also does not create pollution that is why it is called eco-friendly.

Q28. Does it expand/extract in different seasons ?
Ans Only when tolerance limits are exceeded.