Plastic Extrusion Technology at Clark Rubber and Plastic
Plastic extrusion is a manufacturing process that involves melting and shaping different plastic materials into a continuous profile. At Clark Rubber and Plastic, we make quality parts that can meet your industry standards. We use cutting-edge technology and dies to create the right plastic products.
The Process
The plastic extrusion process begins with our experts loading raw thermoplastic into an extruder. We can add additives to create quality construction for the final product. The next step is to sort pellets as they move through the extruder so the product has the right amount of material.
We then use high heat to melt the pellets and filter them to eliminate contaminants. After that, melted plastic goes into the die, where it’s designed into the final shape. Our specialists then pass the product through water baths to help it cool properly and maintain its shape.
Some in-line processes that we use can include fabrication, taping, and infrared application. Other methods are drilling, punching, printing, and adding adhesive. All these techniques can depend on your industry, needs, and specifications.
Forms of Extrusion Technology
We utilize co-and tri-extrusion technology in our manufacturing process to produce high-grade plastic products. Both techniques simultaneously extrude two or more plastic materials through a die to create a multi-layered product.
In co-extrusion, the outer layering material can be top-quality for enhanced aesthetics and functionality. Inner layers can be low-cost to fit within your budget. The co-extrusion process optimizes two or more materials to produce plastic with many layers.
Tri-extrusion technology utilizes three materials through a single die to produce a three-layered plastic product. Tri-extrusion is helpful for manufacturing tubes and pipes. The outer layers are of high quality for environmental protection and durability. We use specialized equipment for proper layering and alignment of materials.
Benefits of Plastic Extrusion Technology
Technology for extruding plastics can be beneficial in the following ways:
Material flexibility
Plastic extrusion technology can process various plastic materials, including elastomers, thermoplastics, and thermosets. We use different materials like acrylic, polycarbonate, and neoprene, among others. Polyethylene terephthalate is one of the common materials we use.
Quality, testing, and inspections
Our experts use certified plastic materials to produce quality products. We test products with durometer gauges and inspect them using optical comparators. Our products can suit the military, solar, automotive, and appliance industries due to the standards. You can order simple pipes or complex automotive parts, and our experts can utilize extrusion tech to make them.
Automation
The machine is automated, making it easy to manufacture plastic products quickly. If you need high-volume products, we can offer fast turnaround times to meet your demands. The extruder can make plastic objects in diverse shapes, sizes, configurations, and colors, depending on your needs.
Get the Right Plastic Products
Plastic extrusion technology can manufacture customizable products based on your industry. Our cooling and sizing units allow for precision and the right shapes. We can make multi-layered or complex profiles to meet your demands. At Clark and Rubber Plastic, we improve constantly to offer diverse extrusion techniques for quality products.