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Plastic Shapes

Plastic shapes are specially-formed plastic objects that have been processed by a plastic shaping process. There are many plastic shaping processes, and they include molding, extrusion, casting and other methods. Each method is intended to create a different kind of plastic shape. Molding, for example, is the process best suited for the creation of complex, discrete products. Examples of discrete products include fasteners, pallets and cases for small electronics. Extrusion, on the other hand, allows for the creation of complex, continuous products. Examples of continuous products are trim, hoses and tubes.

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Preferred Plastics, Inc.
Plainwell, MI
269-685-5873
Preferred Plastics' team has the knowledge, experience and commitment to serve all of your custom extrusion manufacturing needs. Our team works cohesively and comprehensively to give you the best engineered product at the highest quality possible. Plastic shapes are included in our product line. If you`re looking for a team that`s ready for your project, then we`re the team for you!
 
Polytec Plastics, Inc.
St. Charles, IL
800-739-9066
Since 1973, Polytec Plastics has manufactured high-quality Tubing, Rods & Pipe at competitive prices. Sizes range from 1/32" diameter to 4-1/2" diameter, in all types of Thermoplastic materials. Small quantities, blanket orders & ship from stock: we are ready to quote your needs. Along with our plastic shapes, we process all types of thermoplastics & will help you select the right product.
 
SFR Industries Inc.
Cadott, WI
800-369-9410
SFR Industries has been a leading custom plastic shapes manufacturer since 1978. We serve a variety of industries from commercial furniture to store fixtures to industrial applications with a specialty in vinyl polymers. We will make your ideas take shape and assist with any of your unique application requirements. Give us a call today to get more information.
 
CPI Caledonia Plastics Inc.
Concord, ON
905-738-1245
Our customers can depend on consistent high quality products, competitive pricing and product certification. Here at CPI Caledonia Plastics, we take our commitment to excellence very seriously. For over 20 years customers have depended on us for custom plastic shapes in a variety of materials, lengths and sizes as well as custom colors and formulations.
 
Win Plastic Extrusions, LLC
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
330-929-1999
At Win Plastic Extrusions we have elevated ourselves above our competitors through new and innovative production processes and through an unmatched dedication to our customers. Win Plastics has developed a complete line of non-phthalate PVC products to meet your phthalate free requirements. We can make custom extrusions to your specifications. Call us for all of your plastic shapes needs.
 
GSH Industries, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
440-238-3009
As a supplier and manufacturer of plastic shapes and other extruded plastic products, GSH Industries knows extrusions. We have continually expanded & attained our position as a preferred supplier of quality products & engineering ingenuity at competitive pricing & on-time delivery. With our experience in the plastics field & our facility, we have positioned ourselves into the next century.
 
Absolute Custom Extrusions, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
414-332-8133
At Absolute Custom Extrusions, we specialize in plastic shapes, while providing custom plastic extrusions and profiles. Products include distributor tubes, hot or cold water tubes, automotive tubing, medical tubing, shipping tubes and golf club tubes. Experienced since 1986, ISO 9001:2000 certified. Other capabilities include labeling, printing, custom cutting, etc.
 
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Plastic Shapes

Industry and commerce require broad access to discrete plastic shapes as well as plastic shapes produced by continuous manufacturing processes like extrusion. Extruded plastic products like PVC pipes, plastic hoses, plastic tubes, trim, channels and coextrusions are used extensively in all kinds of applications. Plumbing, gardening, chemical processing, building construction and furnishing depend heavily on extruded plastics. A wide variety of plastic materials can be extruded including high and low density polyethylene, butyrate, vinyl, polypropylene, polystyrene and acrylic materials. The extrusion process involves heating and pressurizing these raw materials and then shaping them with a die into usable products.

The plastic extrusion process takes place in a few steps. First, the raw thermoplastic material, in flake or pellet form, is poured into a hopper. From there it is fed down into a conveyance channel where it is heated by the turning of a large shearing screw. The friction caused by the turning of the screw combined with heat from electric heating elements causes the plastic to become molten by the time it reaches the end of the channel. At the end of the channel is a die, which is a tool used to shape raw materials into useful products. In the case of plastic extrusion, the die is a specially-cut shape in a metal plate through which the molten plastic passes. Once the plastic has become molten, it is forced through the die and emerges on the other side as a newly extruded plastic shape. Once extruded, the shape is allowed to cool and harden. It can then be cut to the appropriate length and either sent for shipment or prepared for additional processing like painting or labeling.