Sanitary PVC Profiles

Introduction

CoRound sanitary PVC cove base and profile systems provide advanced solutions for creating seamless, hermetic junctions in environments that demand the highest levels of cleanliness and food safety. A sanitary cove base is a curved PVC profile that seals the floor-to-wall junction, replacing the sharp 90-degree corner where bacteria and moisture accumulate with a smooth, cleanable radius that meets FDA, USDA, and CFIA requirements. A sanitary base protects the lower wall from moisture, impact, and contamination while maintaining a continuous, gap-free hygienic surface.

Engineered specifically for walk-in coolers and freezers, commercial and industrial kitchens, food processing plants, cleanrooms, and pharmaceutical facilities, CoRound systems address the critical challenges of wall-floor-ceiling transitions with innovative, minimal-sealant design.

The patented flexible sealing lips automatically adapt to insulated panels and drywall surfaces, delivering superior hermetic sealing with minimal or no additional sealant required — no silicone needed on cove base profiles (CoR 4), while a thin bead is recommended on sanitary base and channels for optimal performance in high-moisture areas.

Key Advantages of CoRound Systems

• Minimal-sealant installation: significantly faster and cleaner, with concealed fixings and reduced labor costs compared to traditional systems.
• Superior hygiene and compliance: fully compliant with FDA, USDA, CFIA, and cGMP requirements, manufactured with lead-free, Calcium-Zinc stabilized PVC materials.
• Exceptional durability: chemical-resistant, non-porous surfaces that perform reliably from -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C).
• Easy daily cleaning: curved radii and smooth surfaces eliminate residue buildup in corners and joints.
• Energy efficiency: hermetic seals prevent cold bridges, maintaining thermal integrity and reducing refrigeration costs.
• Complete coordinated range: sanitary cove base, sanitary base, channels, angles, curbs, and precision accessories for continuous hygienic surfaces.

CoRound systems deliver long-term value, lower maintenance, and peace of mind for North American installations.

Characteristics of the CoRound Sanitary PVC Systems

CoRound profiles are manufactured from high-quality, rigid and flexible PVC compounds (Calcium-Zinc stabilized, lead-free) designed for demanding hygienic applications.

Materials Highlights

Versatility in Application

CoRound sanitary PVC systems (Seal and Basic) are compatible with both walls and ceilings and adapt well to regular and irregular surfaces, providing advanced (Seal) or cost-effective (Basic) solutions to maintain high hygiene levels in walk-in coolers/freezers, food processing plants, commercial kitchens, cleanrooms, and industrial facilities.

Main Components

Both systems include profiles such as the sanitary base — installed at the bottom of walls to prevent dirt accumulation at the floor-wall junction. Internal and external corner pieces ensure a secure fit in angles and corners, preventing bacterial buildup.

CoRound Seal profiles are equipped with advanced flexible sealing lips for automatic hermetic sealing (minimal or no additional sealant required). CoRound Basic profiles feature flexible lips for improved traditional sealing. Additionally, many components in both systems are easy to assemble and disassemble, allowing for quick installation without compromising the aesthetics or functionality of the space.

Resistance and Durability

Made from premium lead-free Calcium-Zinc stabilized PVC (rigid MP 45 and flexible MP 0106 compounds), these profiles withstand operating temperatures between -4°F and +140°F (-20°C to +60°C), making them suitable for cold and humid environments, as well as areas subject to frequent cleaning with non-abrasive detergents. Enhanced fire safety: rigid compound is self-extinguishing with no flaming drips. Both systems are fully compliant with FDA, USDA, CFIA, and cGMP requirements.

Compatibility with Other Systems

CoRound Seal and Basic systems integrate with other CoRound PVC profiles and accessories (e.g., channels, angles, curbs), allowing flexibility in use and adaptability to various installation designs. Rivets, adhesives, or food-grade silicone can be used to ensure a durable, leak-free installation. CoRound Seal requires minimal or no additional sealant on cove base profiles, while CoRound Basic uses standard sealing methods.

Regulatory Compliance & Material Specifications

CoRound sanitary PVC cove base profiles are fully compliant with key North American and international standards for food-contact and controlled environments:

• FDA, USDA, CFIA, and cGMP compliant for use in food processing, cold storage, and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Manufactured with lead-free, Calcium-Zinc stabilized PVC — no heavy metals, suitable for direct and indirect food-contact zones.
• Smooth, non-porous surfaces meet requirements for easy sanitation and prevention of bacterial growth.

A Letter of Guarantee confirming material compliance is available upon request.

Additional Performance

• Chemical resistance to common cleaners and sanitizers.
• Temperature stability: -4°F to +140°F.
• Fire behavior available on request.

CoRound systems provide regulatory peace of mind without the need for costly third-party certifications typically required only for direct food-processing equipment.