Welcome to ANDA
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Home decorating has really shifted in recent years. Homeowners and builders now want that rich, elegant marble look without the crazy cost, heavy weight, or messy installation that comes with real stone. PVC marble sheets give you just that — beautiful natural-looking patterns, a shiny finish, and real everyday practicality. The magic happens on a well-built PVC marble sheet production line. Whether you own a factory, plan to open one, or just want to know how these sheets are made, this post walks you through what the line actually does, how it runs, and why it can be a smart move for your business.
Picture a long, clever setup that starts with raw PVC powder and ends with finished sheets that look like real marble. Most sheets come out 1220 mm wide and 2.8–3.5 mm thick (sometimes thicker for special jobs), and you can cut them to any length the customer wants.
A good line usually has these main parts working together:
· A fast mixer for the raw materials
· The twin-screw extruder — the real workhorse
· T-die and big rolling calendars to shape the sheet
· Printing or film-lamination unit for the marble pattern
· UV coating station for the glossy, tough surface
· Cooling section, puller, cutter, and automatic stacker
Once everything is dialed in, the line pretty much runs itself.
1. Mixing – PVC resin, calcium powder, stabilizers and additives get heated and blended. This step decides how strong and consistent the final sheet will be.
2. Melting and extrusion – The mix melts inside the twin-screw extruder and gets pushed out flat through the T-die.
3. Rolling – Huge polished rollers press the hot sheet to the exact thickness and make the first smooth surface.
4. Adding the marble look – Either a printed film is pressed on while it’s still hot, or rollers print the veins and colors right onto the sheet.
5. UV coating – Several layers of clear UV varnish go on and harden instantly under strong lamps. This gives the deep shine and protection.
6. Cooling, steady pulling, cutting to size, and stacking.
It all runs non-stop. A solid line can easily turn out 530 sheets a day, about 10 tons/24h (1220 × 2440 mm, 3 mm thick) with only a handful of workers.
A PVC marble sheet production line isn’t just plastic-pushing equipment. Here are the things that separate a great line from an average one.
The calendar rollers and automatic sensors keep thickness differences under 0.05 mm. Customers hate wavy walls or gaps at the joints. Tight control means almost zero waste and very happy buyers.
Most factories use either hot film lamination or direct printing. Both ways, the finished sheet looks almost exactly like real marble. You can keep dozens of designs in stock and switch fast.
The UV station is usually the priciest part, but it’s the one that makes the sheet last. Multiple coating heads and strong lamps create a hard surface that resists scratches, stains, and sunlight yellowing. Many lines now offer matte or anti-bacterial versions too.
Newer motors and better extruders cut power use by 20–30 % compared to old machines. Water cooling reuses heat. In places where electricity is expensive, you feel the savings every month.
Going from 2.8 mm to 3.5 mm or from glossy to matte takes just a couple of hours. That keeps the line running and profits coming.
Real marble can run $30–$100 a square meter or more. PVC marble sheets sell for $5–$12. Even with film and UV, margins stay healthy.
The sheets are light — only 4–8 kg per square meter — and flexible enough to cut with a knife. Workers glue them straight to the wall. A room that used to take weeks now takes days. No heavy cranes, no dust everywhere.
Unlike natural stone, these sheets never need sealing. Wipe with a damp cloth and you’re done. The UV layer stops coffee rings, oil, or kids’ markers from sinking in.
Many modern lines use calcium-zinc stabilizers instead of lead. Trim scrap gets ground up and reused. Compared to digging huge quarries, this is a much greener choice.
You see these sheets in:
· Home walls and kitchen backsplashes
· Hotel lobbies and shop counters
· Office dividers
· Bathroom walls (100 % waterproof)
· Cabinet doors and furniture tops
Feature | Real Marble | PVC Marble Sheet |
Weight | 25–70 kg/m² | 4–8.5 kg/m² |
Price per m² | $30–$100+ | $5–$12 |
Install time | Weeks | Days |
Waterproof | Needs sealer | Completely waterproof |
Scratch resistance | Okay | Very good (UV layer) |
Fade in sunlight | No | Hardly any with good UV |
Eco footprint | High | Low & recyclable |
Zhangjiagang Anda Machinery Co.,Ltd. has been building PVC extrusion machines for more than ten years. They supply full PVC marble sheet production lines plus every helper machine you might need — mixers, crushers, printing lines, UV coaters, everything. Factories all over Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America run their equipment daily. The company draws factory layouts, sends technicians for installation, and trains your staff. Reliable parts, practical design, and quick after-sales help have earned them a strong name in the industry.
Owning a good PVC marble sheet production line lets you make beautiful, affordable, affordable sheets that customers actually want. Every part of the line works together to give consistent quality and solid profits. With more people wanting fast, low-maintenance interiors, this equipment puts any factory in a great spot for growth.
Most lines produce 500–800 sheets (1220 × 2440 mm, 3 mm thick) in a single shift, depending on the recipe and speed you choose.
Swapping the film roll or digital design usually takes 30–60 minutes. Some newer lines keep running while you change the film.
Yes. A proper UV coating hits 3H–4H hardness. It stands up to keys, furniture knocks, and regular cleaning without marks.
Easy. Just change the varnish type and lamp settings — glossy one day, matte the next.
In good markets, most owners recover the cost in 12–18 months, sometimes even quicker when demand is high.
