Plastic Extrusion
Custom Plastic Extrusion
Plastic profile extrusion produces a part that has a continuous cross-section such as a tube or channel. Using heat up to 600 degrees F and pressure the part is pulled at a specified line speed through a machined set of dies and calibrators that match the part profile and dimensions.
Plastic materials offered
- PVC available in rigid, semi-rigid and flexible (often referred to as vinyl)
- Acrylic excellent clarity and hardness used in retail display
- ABS considered an engineering grade exhibits good impact properties
- Polycarbonate has excellent strength (usually referred to as Lexan)
- Styrene is an economical choice for clear applications
- Polyethylene excellent impact strength and lubricity
- Polypropylene good durability and used in toys and consumer items
- PETG similar to acrylic and not as prone to fracturing
- TPE and TPR elastomers that exhibit natural rubber characteristics
Some of our manufacturing capabilities
- 7 extrusion lines extruders up to 4 1/2″
- 24/6 production closed on Sunday
- Extrusion wall thickness from .035 to .250
- Extrusion width up to 18 inches in most materials
- Extrusion weight up to 22 ounces per foot
- Inline cutting 24″ minimum
- Offline cutting special sizes and close tolerances
- Co-extrusion combine 2 colors or 2 durometers
- Extrusion printing inline random one color
- Fabrication drilling-punching-notching-mitering
- Dies and tooling in house with EDM and CAD/CAM
Physical properties of custom extrusion plastics
Materials can be enhanced to:
- increase impact strength
- resist ultra violet exposure
- resist cold for outdoor application
- resist extreme heat
- withstand harsh chemicals
- Meet FR requirements
Material additives:
- high gloss-semi gloss-matte finishes
- anti-stat for electronics
- stock colors
- custom colors
- foaming agent to reduce weight
- fungicide agent for mold control
Some common plastic extrusions that we produce
- pvc-profiles/tubing/pipe/rod/channels/any custom shape or profile
- abs-profiles/tubing/pipe/rod/channels/any custom shape or profile
- polypropylene-profiles typically smaller extrusions
- styrene-profiles/tubing/pipe/rod/channels/any custom shape or profile
- polyethylene-profiles/tubes round or square/any custom shape or profile
- acrylic-lenses and various profiles
- polycarbonate-lenses and various profiles
- co-extruded plastic extrusions
