CoR Channel Eco 40
CoR Channel Eco 40: C-shaped rigid PVC channel for insulated panels 1.6 in thick, the economy version of the CoRound™ Channel. Works horizontally or vertically: as a base for the panels, embedded in concrete, or as trim around doors and openings.
Colors: Pure White 9010, Sand White 9002.
PVC does not rust
Thermal-break material
One system for the whole room
No welding on site
Full Description
The CoR Channel Eco 40 is the CoRound Channel Eco size for insulated panels 1.6 in thick. CoRound Channel Eco is the economy version of the CoRound Channel: a C-shaped channel in rigid PVC. The channel itself is 1.18 in high. The line comes in four sizes, for panels 1.6, 2.4, 3.1 and 3.9 in thick, so the panel thickness tells you which size to order.
What Is the CoR Channel Eco 40?
It is a C-shaped channel in rigid PVC, sized for insulated panels 1.6 in thick. All four sizes have the same height, while the CoRound Channel is taller, at 1.54 in. Both lines come in Pure White 9010 and Sand White 9002.
CoRound Channel Eco is the economy version. The CoRound Channel has flexible fins. Unlike the CoRound Channel, which goes at the floor under the panels, the Channel Eco also works vertically. However, both channels belong to the same CoRound system: see the CoRound Channel.
Why Is a PVC C-Channel a Thermal Break?
PVC conducts far less heat than metal. Used instead of a metal channel on the edge of insulated panels, it works as a thermal break: less thermal bridging and a lower risk of condensation there. Metal bases and channels can rust where water sits. PVC does not rust.
Where Does This PVC C-Channel Install?
Works horizontally or vertically: as a base for the panels, embedded in concrete, or as trim around doors and openings. For example, at the floor, it goes under the panels. The channel seats the base of the insulated panels; tall panels still need to be braced until they are fastened. Typical rooms include:
- Walk-in coolers and freezers built with insulated panels
- Processing and packing rooms in food plants
How Do You Install the CoR Channel Eco 40?
First, installers cut the CoR Channel Eco 40 to length with an appropriate cutting tool. Then they set it in place; the way to secure it depends on the use.
There is no welding on site. The panel crew can install the profiles: no separate flooring or welding crew to schedule. Store the profiles out of direct sunlight and heat before installation. PVC left in the sun can soften and lose its shape. These instructions are general installation advice: the installer chooses the method that suits the job.
Order the CoR Channel Eco 40
The CoRound system — stocked in the US by Panelmart. Available by the bundle or by the piece. Panelmart also supplies the rest of the CoRound system, from the base track to the cove base and the corner guards. Browse the CoRound Channel Eco or all sanitary PVC profiles.
Get a quote, specs or free samples for the CoR Channel Eco 40: call +1 786 917 8106, email [email protected], or contact Panelmart today. Our technical team usually responds within one business day.
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Why Choose CoRound
The CoRound system — stocked in the US by Panelmart.
One system for the whole room
One system for the whole room: base track, sanitary base or heavy-duty curb, cove base for wall and ceiling junctions, pre-formed corners, end caps and corner guards, all made to fit together.
Thermal break
PVC is a thermal-break material: it conducts far less heat than metal.
PVC does not rust
Metal bases and channels can rust where water sits. PVC does not rust.
Color through the PVC
The color runs through the PVC: a hit or a scratch shows the same color, and there is no paint or coating to chip.
First installations in 2010
The first CoRound installations date back to 2010.
Temperature
Operating temperature: −4 °F to +140 °F. For colder applications, contact us.
Technical Specs
Technical data for this piece. Available by the bundle or by the piece.
| Material | Rigid PVC |
| Size | For 1.6 in thick panels · 1.18 in high |
| Standard Length | 13.1 ft |
| Packing | 8 pcs/bundle |
| Weight | 0.15 lb/ft |
| Operating temperature | −4 °F to +140 °F. For colder applications, contact us. |
| Color Options | Pure White 9010, Sand White 9002 |
| Chemical Resistance | Resistant to common cleaning chemicals |
Applications
Designed for walk-in coolers, food plants and commercial kitchens.
Cold Storage
PVC is a thermal-break material: it conducts far less heat than metal.
✓ Walk-in coolers
✓ Freezers
✓ Refrigerated warehouses
Food Processing
Resistant to common cleaning chemicals; can be washed with water up to +140 °F.
✓ Meat
✓ Dairy
✓ Bakery
✓ Beverage production
Cleanrooms and Labs
Applications also include cleanrooms and pharmaceutical facilities.
✓ Cleanrooms
✓ Laboratories
✓ Pharmaceutical facilities
Commercial Kitchens
The color runs through the PVC: a hit or a scratch shows the same color, and there is no paint or coating to chip.
✓ Restaurants
✓ Commissaries
✓ Food service
Installation Positions
As a Base for the Panels
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly are sanitary PVC profiles?
Sanitary PVC profiles, also called sanitary cove base, round off the corner where two surfaces meet: floor and wall, wall and wall, or wall and ceiling. The rounded profile removes the square corner where dirt builds up, and the smooth, non-porous surface is easy to clean. CoRound profiles are precision-extruded from rigid PVC, with flexible co-extruded lips on the cove base and the sanitary base.
Why not just use traditional silicone sealant for corner junctions?
Exposed sealant can need cleaning and, over time, redoing: each time that means a service call, material and labor. With CoRound, no sealant line is required along the wall. The system has pre-formed corners, no silicone-filled field cuts. Silicone is optional: not required for installation.
Where are CoRound profiles used?
Applications include walk-in coolers and freezers, food plants, commercial kitchens, cleanrooms and pharmaceutical facilities. Installs on insulated panels, FRP-covered walls, tile, masonry and drywall. PVC is a thermal-break material: it conducts far less heat than metal.
Can CoRound profiles be used in walk-in coolers and freezers?
Walk-in coolers and freezers are among the applications of CoRound profiles. Operating temperature: −4 °F to +140 °F. For colder applications, contact us.
How do sanitary PVC profiles compare with tile or metal bases?
A tile cove base has grout lines, and grout can hold dirt and moisture. CoRound profiles have a smooth PVC surface with no grout lines. Metal bases and channels can rust where water sits. PVC does not rust. CoRound costs less than stainless steel.
What’s the difference between a standard baseboard and a sanitary profile like CoR Skirt?
The CoR Skirt is a rigid PVC sanitary base with a rounded profile and flexible co-extruded lips. Unlike a rubber base, it can be screwed or riveted to the wall, so it doesn’t have to depend on adhesive. When the CoR Skirt is screwed or riveted, the fasteners sit behind a snap-on cover strip: no exposed screw heads to collect dirt.
How do the flexible lips work?
- CoR Skirt sanitary base: Flexible co-extruded lips press against the wall and the floor and follow small surface irregularities, closing the juncture. In wet areas, installers can add a thin bead of neutral silicone to help keep water from getting behind the profile.
- CoR 4 cove base: Flexible co-extruded lips press against both walls, or the wall and the ceiling, and follow small surface irregularities, closing the junction.
On standard cold storage panels with mesa or wide-rib profiles, the flexible lip follows the ribs. Silicone is optional: not required for installation.
Is installation complicated? Do I need a specialized technician?
The panel crew can install the profiles: no separate flooring or welding crew to schedule.
The CoR Skirt is screwed or riveted to the wall, or bonded with adhesive: installer’s choice. The CoR 4 snaps onto the CoR 4 Base, which is pre-drilled and fastened with screws or rivets. Corners, joints and end caps press or snap into place.
Do I need to purchase special accessory pieces for corners and junctions?
Yes, and that’s one of the strengths of a complete system like CoRound. One system for the whole room: base track, sanitary base or heavy-duty curb, cove base for wall and ceiling junctions, pre-formed corners, end caps and corner guards, all made to fit together. CoRound Basic for cost-sensitive projects; CoRound Seal adds corner pieces and end caps with flexible lips.
What maintenance do CoRound profiles need?
Resistant to common cleaning chemicals; can be washed with water up to +140 °F. PVC does not rust. The first CoRound installations date back to 2010.
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