What is Profile Extrusion?
What is PROFILE EXTRUSION?
Plastic Extrusion is a manufacturing process through which plastic is melted, shaped into a continuous profile, and cut to length. This process is used in the production of a wide variety of items, including piping, wire insulation, and plastic sheeting. Even adhesive tape and window frames include extrusion as part of their manufacturing processes.
Advantages of Profile Extrusion:
- Low scrap rate
- Less purge
- Close tolerances
- Consistent melt
- Continuous process
- Stronger physical properties
- Less brittleness
- High margins
- Usage of custom color resins
- Extrusion dies are more economical than injection molds
- PVC replacement
- Stronger physical properties
Profile Extrusion Materials
- ABS
- Polyethylene
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene
- TP
- Custom compounds
Why Choose Polymer Resources?
PRL’s resin will give you the lowest scrap rate, exceptional process control, and therefore the greatest return on you investment. Polymer offers a variety of extrusion material listed below:
- PRL PC-BR1
- PRL PC-BR1-UV
- PRL PC-GP1-D
- PRL PC-UV1-D
- PRL PC-FR1-D
- PRL PC-IM1
- PRL PPX-FR1-[COLOR]-EN
- PRL PPX-FR2-[COLOR]-EN
- PRL PC-FR1-D
- PRL PC-IM1
- PRL PPX-FR1-[COLOR]-EN
- PRL PPX-FR2-[COLOR]-EN
Additives, Modifiers, and Reinforcing Agents:
- Additives – UV stability, easy release (mold releases), colorants, and other stability additives
- Modifiers – Flame retardants, impact modifiers, flow enhancers
- Reinforcing Agents – Glass fibers, mineral fillers
PRODUCT Q&As
Q. What is the profile extrusion process?
Q. What are the top profile extrusion applications?
Q. Why is extrusion molding used?
Our Mission
My mission at Polymer Resources has not changed since I founded this company more than four decades ago. It includes continuing our tradition of financial stability, sustainable growth and visionary leadership that compounds success for customers, suppliers and employees. It also means proudly manufacturing our products in America, and making them available to the global marketplace.