Custom Extruded Plastic Tubing: Process, Applications, and More
Custom extruded plastic tubing is used in countless industries, from lighting to renewable energy to medicine and appliances and more. This manufacturing process allows for a wide range of products to be created, including rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible tubing with various diameters and properties. Here, we will explore the custom extruded plastic tubing manufacturing process, applications, and benefits.
How Custom Extruded Plastic Tubing is Created
The custom extruded plastic tubing process is started by melting a polymer using the screws and heaters in the barrel of the extruder. This molten polymer is then forced into a tubing die which shapes the polymer into a continuous shape that hardens during cooling, forming the tubing that is required by the customer.
This process can be used with a wide range of polymers, including rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible options. It also creates tubes of various diameters and lengths to properly meet the needs of consumers.
Applications of Extruded Plastic Tubing
There are many applications of extruded plastic tubing. From medical and construction to renewable energy and lighting, let’s explore some common applications in each of these industries.
Construction
Construction applications require durable pipes and tubing to function for decades without breaking down. Plastic tubing serves these needs well without breaking the bank. Some common applications of extruded plastic tubing in construction include PVC pipes for transporting water and gas and tubing for electrical wires.
Commercial Refrigeration and Appliances
Many applications in commercial refrigeration and appliances require tubing and pies. This includes pipes that carry water or gas and tubing to drain the water from the refrigerator.
Renewable Energy
With applications in a wide variety of environments, it is important for renewable energy applications to have durable parts. Not only do these parts need to be waterproof and have the ability to withstand high and low temperatures, but they also need to protect wires to keep them functioning properly. Plastic extruded tubing is used to create wire coverings for solar panels, wind turbines, and other green energy solutions.
Medical
Plastic tubing is used in many medical applications due to its biocompatibility, flexibility, and durability. Some common medical tubing applications include IVs and catheters, among many other applications like surgical instruments and syringes.
Lighting
All lighting fixtures have wires that are required to keep the light on. And these wires need to be durable and have a good electrical insulation layer to preserve their safety. Plasting extruded tubing is used to create these durable wire coverings in various lighting applications.
Are You Interested in Custom Extruded Plastic Tubing? Turn to Custom Profile
Since 1992, Custom Profile has been creating high-quality custom extruded plastic tubing for a wide range of industries. From medical and renewable energy to lighting and construction, our team has the capabilities and knowledge needed to make sure your plastic tubing exceeds your expectations.
Not only do we have the ability to tackle your plastic tubing, but we also have the ability to create plastic extruded products through co-extrusion, dual durometer co-extrusion, tri-extrusion, and crosshead extrusion. Our team has the ability to create parts and products with multiple properties, including parts with both rigid and flexible parts.
Our team also takes control of quality from the start by manufacturing and designing your tooling and extrusion dies in-house. We are able to fix any issues quickly, saving you time on production so you can get your products on the market as soon as possible.
Contact our team today to get started.