Plastic extrusion is the process of converting plastic materials from solid to liquid, and then reconstructing it into finished products. It is one of the most used processes in the plastic industry as its many benefits have earned the trust of plastic manufacturers all over the world.
The plastic extrusion process brings many advantages, including:
- Money saver: plastic sheet extrusion is efficient and also low cost. It is considered the most economical manufacturing option for plastic products. Plastic extrusion machines operate continually which reduces time wasting and allows for 24-hour manufacturing.
- No waste: Extrusion moulding uses thermoplastics. Thermoplastics can handle repeated melting, hardening, and reshaping, which allows for ‘waste’ to be reused instead of discarded.
- Flexibility: Profile Extrusion moulding can produce complex shapes, making this process the most flexible and versatile. Flat sheet extrusion, which is what Euro Extrusions do, can use many different types of plastic, with varying thicknesses, hardness, size, colour, and texture, which can then be used for such a wide variety of industries.
- Additives: additives can be used to improve durability, fire resistance, and friction or static resistance.
Euro Extrusions Ltd is a market leader in the plastic extrusion industry and supplies customers across the UK with plastic products, including thermoplastic sheet and film. Euro Extrusions is a specialist in High Impact Polystyrene Sheet and HIPS Roll and HIPS Film. We can also Extrude flat sheet in ABS and Polypropylene. Euro Extrusions has years of experience working with a range of industries. Quality plastics are assured with the backing of ISO 9001 certification.
Ever aware of its environmental impact, Euro Extrusions Ltd delivers both virgin and recycled plastic film and sheet and offers its customers a plastic waste recycling service. Euro Extrusion’s manufacturing processes are adaptable to suit its customers’ needs, whatever they are.
To find out more about Euro Extrusion’s products and services, speak to a member of the team on 01254 886662 or contact us here.
