What Are the Benefits of Custom Extruded Plastic Profiles?
Custom extruded plastic profiles can be used in many different industries to create a wide range of products. The flexibility of this process allows you to create the exact product you need, including taking into consideration the materials used and the production process you have chosen. In this blog, we will explore the various benefits of custom extruded plastic profiles.
Benefits of Custom Extruded Plastic Profiles
Cost-Effective
Custom extrusion production services allow your manufacturer to produce large quantities of products in a cost-effective manner. Once the initial tooling is created, your production can run smoothly and will cost you less than other production processes.
Customize the Material Used
During the custom extruded plastic profile production process, you will be able to pick the material used for your product. You will be offered a wide range of materials to create the product that fits all of your requirements. By doing this, you can ensure that your products have all of the properties your product requires.
At Custom Profile, we process over 400 different polymer grades, giving you a wide range of options to choose from. Additionally, we can create plastic compounds that enhance or add properties to the material you have chosen.
Environmentally Friendly
The extrusion processes are continuous, allowing you to create the product you need quickly. Plus, you can reuse scrap and reduce the production of scrap materials. The process ensures that little material is wasted, making it both affordable and more environmentally friendly.
Precision and Design Flexibility
With the custom production of your extruded plastic profiles, you will be able to create accurate, unique products with the tolerances required for your industry. This isn’t possible to achieve with off-the-shelf solutions or other production processes. Overall, the custom extruded plastic process gives you the freedom to create the products you need without having to worry about the production process being able to handle intricacies.
How Custom Extruded Plastic Profiles Are Produced
Tooling Production
To start the custom extruded plastic profile production process, you will need to have tooling created. At Custom Profile, we want to make sure your products are of the highest quality possible, so we work with you to create the extrusion dies needed to complete your project.
The Extrusion Processes
We offer various extrusion services, including:
- Co-Extrusion where two materials are forced through the same die, combining them into a single structure that has multiple characteristics.
- Dual Durometer Co-Extrusion where two materials with different properties are merged to create the product you need.
- Tri-Extrusion where three compatible polymers are pushed through a common die to achieve multiple properties in the same product.
- Crosshead Extrusion is used to create wires or cables, or to make your product more rigid. During crosshead extrusion, a piece of metal or wire is encapsulated into your plastic product.
- Tubing Extrusion used to create rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible tubing for various industries.
Assembly and Finishing Services
To create the best possible products for our customers, we offer various assembly and finishing services. These include off-line punching, metal embedment, custom packaging and kitting, and routing.
Turn to Custom Profile For Your Custom Extruded Plastic Profiles
At Custom Profile, we have three manufacturing locations allowing us to take on all of your projects. If you are ready to see what we can do for you, contact us today.