A plastic extruder takes semi-melted plastic and sends it through a plastic extrusion die. As the plastic extrusions cool, machines cut them to the right length. Plastic extrusion companies are able to produce custom plastic extrusions at a low cost because there is very little material wasted during the plastic extrusion process.
The majority of plastic extrusion companies use screw extrusion machines to make their plastic extrusion products. However some, plastic extrusion molding must be manufactured with a ram if the plastic's extrusion base material doesn’t melt to a soft enough material for a screw extrusion machine to efficiently mold it.
Custom plastic extrusions are only as good as the company that makes them. The plastic extrusion manufacturer you choose should meet certain standards:
1. Pay a visit to the plastic extrusion plant to make sure the plant operates with the latest in plastic extrusion machinery.
2. Seek references from a plastic extrusion manufacturer's past clients.
3. Find a full-service plastic extrusion manufacturer who can set up his equipment to meet your needs now and in the future.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Search for plastic extrusion companies that provide standard products
If you can make use of plastic extrusion products, you can save money. Many plastic extrusion products on the market today are standard size and you may be able to adapt the existing product to meet your needs.
I recommend: The
Spiratex Company has a large inventory of plastic extrusion products in a wide range of colors and sizes. While
SFR Industries, Inc. offers a smaller inventory of standard products, you may exactly what you are looking for with them.
Work with plastic extrusion companies that have expertise in plastic extrusion design
Find a company with the plastic extrusion equipment and technical knowledge to create the plastic extrusion designs you need for your business.
I recommend: Crescent Plastics, Inc. and
Applied Plastics are industry leaders in plastic extrusion design.
Get custom plastic extrusions
Find just the right combination of plastics. Locate plastic extrusion companies that can combine as many processes as possible to save you money.
I recommend: Fram Trak Industries, Inc. can combine the lamination process with the extrusion process so you can decorate your plastic extrusions as they come out of the machine.
Intek Plastics can combine up to four different combinations of plastics to get the right strength for your needs.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Plastic extrusions can help you solve design problems by getting just the right mix of plastics. You can make plastic extrusions that have anti-friction as well as anti-static properties. Plastic extrusions can also be set to meet strict weight-bearing guidelines. The right combination of plastics can be both environmentally-friendly and still stand up to anything.
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