Material Properties
We pride ourselves on our in-depth understanding of the various material properties that influence the performance and suitability of our custom plastic extrusions. Here’s an overview of the key properties we consider when considering a plastic profile extrusion.
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
The tensile strength of a material is crucial for applications that require durability and resistance to breaking under tension. At PET, we ensure that our custom plastic profile extrusions can withstand significant stress, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial applications. Whether it’s for automotive components, plastic parts, or point-of-purchase displays, our materials are tested to meet the highest standards of tensile strength. Our plastic extrusion manufacturing process utilizes advanced plastic extrusion machines to produce high-quality products.
Impact Resistance
Impact resistance is another vital mechanical property that determines how well a material can absorb energy and withstand sudden impacts without cracking or breaking. Our extruded plastic products, including plastic tubing and plastic rods, are designed to offer superior impact resistance, ensuring longevity and reliability even in the most demanding environments. This property is particularly important for applications where the extrusions are subject to frequent handling or potential impact.
Thermal Properties
Melting Point
Understanding the melting point of the plastic materials we use is essential for ensuring that our extrusions can perform well under varying thermal conditions. At PET, we work with a variety of plastics, including flexible PVC and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), each with a specific melting point that suits different applications. This knowledge allows us to recommend the best material for your specific needs, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Our extrusion machines are designed to handle these materials efficiently, converting raw plastic into molten plastic during the manufacturing process.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal conductivity refers to a material’s ability to conduct heat. This property is critical for applications where temperature regulation is important. Our materials, such as rigid PVC and thermoplastic materials, are selected and tested to ensure they provide the right balance of thermal conductivity for your application, whether it’s for maintaining structural integrity in high-heat environments or for insulating components from heat.
Rheological Properties
Viscosity
Viscosity, or the measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow, is a key rheological property that affects how materials behave during the extrusion process. At PET, we carefully control the viscosity of our raw plastic materials to ensure smooth and consistent extrusion. This control helps us produce high-quality extrusions with precise dimensions and properties tailored to your specifications. Our single screw extruders and twin screw extruders are designed to manage viscosity effectively.
Flow Behavior
The flow behavior of a material is critical during the extrusion process, as it determines how well the material can be shaped and formed. Our expertise in rheology ensures that we can predict and manage the flow behavior of our materials, resulting in extrusions that meet the exacting standards of our clients. This understanding allows us to produce complex profiles, plastic sheets, and tubing with consistent quality and performance. Our plastic extrusion tooling and CNC machining capabilities further enhance our ability to create intricate designs.
The Plastic Extrusion Process Is Our Specialty
At Plastic Extrusion Technologies, our comprehensive knowledge of material properties—including mechanical, thermal, and rheological characteristics—enables us to deliver superior custom plastic profile extrusions. We utilize advanced plastic extruders, including both single screw and twin screw extruders, to transform raw plastic materials into high-quality extruded plastic products. Our commitment to using cutting-edge plastic extrusion machines and techniques ensures that we provide you with products that meet your specific requirements and exceed your expectations in performance and durability. Whether it’s plastic injection molding, tubing extrusion, or the creation of plastic film, we are dedicated to serving a wide range of industries with top-tier plastic extrusion solutions.