THERMOPLASTIC PRODUCTS
Profile Extrusion
FLEXIBLE AND RIGID PROFILE
United Plastics Corporation specializes in manufacturing both flexible, rigid and co-extrusion profile lineals using advanced thermoplastic extrusion techniques. These profiles are designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, providing tailored solutions for your unique applications.
FLEXIBLE PROFILE PARTS
Characteristics
- Material Flexibility: Flexible profile parts are typically made from materials such as flexible PVC or thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) allowing them to bend and form to match mating surfaces.
- Durability: Despite their flexibility, these parts are engineered for durability, ensuring they can withstand long-term use cycles and exposure to environmental stressors.
Applications
- Automotive: Used in seals, gaskets, and trim applications where flexibility is essential for proper fitting, sealing and performance.
- Construction: Utilized in fenestration, weather stripping, curtain tracks, and other applications requiring adaptability to different shapes and surfaces.
- Consumer Products: Commonly found in items such as packaging and protective casings where a robust seal is critical.
Benefits
- Versatility: The ability to adapt to various designs and shapes makes flexible profile parts suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Noise Reduction: These profiles can also serve as a sound abatement solution, helping to minimize noise transmission in automotive and architectural applications.
RIGID PROFILE PARTS
Characteristics
- Material Rigidity: Rigid profile parts are made from materials such as vinyl and polyethylene providing strength and stability. These materials resist deformation under stress, making them ideal for light structural applications.
- Precision Manufacturing: Rigid profiles are produced with high precision, ensuring consistent dimensions and quality across large production runs.
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Applications
- Architectural Elements: Used in window frames, trim, and decorative moldings, where structural integrity and aesthetics are important.
- Industrial Components: Commonly found in machinery parts, enclosures, and supports that require durability and strength.
- Furniture Manufacturing: Rigid profiles are used in the production of furniture frames and components, providing stability and support.
Benefits
- Strength and Stability: The rigidity of these parts ensures they maintain their shape and structural integrity over time, making them suitable for load-bearing applications.
- Customization: United Plastics can produce rigid profiles in various sizes, colors, and finishes to meet specific customer requirements.
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CAPABILITIES
Flexible Extrusion
- Wide capabilities from multiple extrusion lines
- Solid and hollow shapes available
- Cut to size, coil or wind
- Custom compounding
- Precision color matching
- In-house die design capabilities
- Polymers include PVC, TPO, TPE
- Complex shapes and projects are the norm
- Unique skillsets in sourcing and utilizing reprocessed materials
- In-line and/or secondary finishing operations available
Rigid Extrusion
- Solid, hollow, rigid/flexible coextrusion
- Precision color matching
- In-house die design capabilities
- Adept at processing rigid PVC formulations
- Ability to process complex shapes and projects
- Unique skillsets in sourcing and utilizing reprocessed materials
- In-line and/or secondary finishing operations available