A plastics extrusion manufacturer is involved with the high-volume manufacturing process in which raw plastic material is melted and eventually formed into one continuous and seamless profile. The extrusion process produces items such as pipe and tubing, weatherstripping, fencing, deck components and railings, window frames, plastic related films as well as sheeting, thermoplastic coatings, and a wide variety of wire insulation products. The process begins by introducing plastic material (pellets, granules, flakes or powders) from a hopper directly into the barrel portion of what is called an extruder. 

Directed and Forced into a Die

This material is then slowly melted by the mechanical energy generated as a result of turning screws and by strategically placed heaters positioned along the barrel. The resulting molten polymer is then directed and forced into a custom die. The die shapes the polymer material into a desired shape that hardens during cooling. The result is the ability to produce a wide range of unique and innovative parts, pieces and components for industry and manufacturing. This advanced technology offers businesses small and large alike the opportunity to improve efficiency and lower production costs.

Integrated Coupler

A major advantage of the plastics extrusion manufacturer process is that profiles can be made to just about any length. If the material being used is flexible enough, pipes and similar items can be made to unique longer lengths, if necessary, coiling the resulting production onto a reel. Another key benefit is the extrusion of pipes with integrated coupler including rubber seal productions are easy to accomplish. 

This Unique Type of Plastic Processing Offers:

1. Efficiency and Versatility – Along with standard extrusion processing, a manufacturing team with years of industry experience can produce a unique piece, part or component. With custom plastic extrusion, the extrusion will meet the customer’s exact specifications. The manufacturer takes advantage of special dies or can develop customized dies needed to produce whatever is required.
2. Increased Production Rates – An extrusions professional team can deliver an impressive production rate. Although the company can create prototypes, it also uses state-of-the-art equipment capable of large-scale product runs without ever compromising on quality.
3. Lower Costs – A plastics extrusion manufacturer team will also save a company money. This means lower costs because this process handles higher and more efficient production runs and rates. Best of all, both production and maintenance costs are reduced. Ultimately, the manufacturer can pass savings along to the customer. 

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