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PLASTIC EXTRUSION MATERIALS

Today’s plastic extrusion materials require extensive knowledge of their characteristics for effective use. Our deep understanding of a wide array of materials ensures you’ll get the optimum selection for your profile application.

EXPERT GUIDANCE IN MATERIAL SELECTION AND EXTRUSION

We work with a wide range of plastic extrusion materials to meet program requirements with simple, highly-functional profiles. We specialize in extruding the following:

  • TPE, TPV, TPO
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Glass-filled
  • Talc-filled
  • Polyethylene (HDPE, MDPE, LDPE)
  • PVC (rigid and flexible)
  • ABS
  • Nylon
  • Polystyrene (PS)
  • Acrylic
  • 50+ specialty resins
  • Class A – color matched

Feeling overwhelmed by the array of materials available for extrusion? Our engineers are available to provide experienced, application-specific guidance on material selection. Use this chart as an overview of material characteristics and contact us with specific questions or to talk about your application.

MATERIAL TYPERIGIDITYHEAT
STABILITY
CHEMICAL
RESISTANCE
IMPACT
STRENGTH
RELATIVE
COST
Polypropylene (PP)ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellentLow
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)PoorPoorGoodExcellentLow
Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE)GoodPoorGoodExcellentLow
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)ExcellentPoorGoodExcellentLow
Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPV, TPO)VariesExcellentExcellentExcellentHigh
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)ExcellentPoorPoorExcellentMedium
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)VariesPoorPoorExcellentMedium
Polycarbonate (PC)ExcellentExcellentFairExcellentHigh
Nylon (PA)ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellentHigh

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An Insider’s Guide to Plastic Process & Material Selection

It’s easy to under-design or over-engineer a plastic part. Whether you’re designing from scratch or converting from metal to plastic, there are a number of constraints you need to consider for each process and material option. Our engineers created this guide to help.

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