Process

Materials Processed

A description of many of the plastic materials used in our extruded profiles, along with their physical properties. The thermoplastics include UPVC, PVC, ABS, PS and HIPS, Polycarbonate, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Acrylic and Nylon.
In addition to conventional flexible PVC we can now offer Phthalate-free PVC. This flexible material is aimed at the Toy, Baby Product and Medical industries because of concerns over long term health effects of Phthalates.
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Custom Extrusion

A simple guide to the stages involved in taking your idea and it resulting in the finished extruded product.
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Beginners Guide

An Introduction to Extrusion Design for the benefit of customers who are less familiar with how to get the best results from this process.
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Picture illustrating the large variety of plastic raw materials used by TP Extrusions Picture showing granulated pvc raw material, illustrating variety of production colours available