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Square tube is often used for framing, spacing, guiding and protective applications....
PVC square tubing is a hollow profile with four flat sides and right-angled corners. It can serve various purposes, such as framing, cable management, covers, and spacers. At MKM Extrusions, square tubing refers to both square and rectangular profiles made from rigid PVC. They are available in black and white from stock. Custom sizes and colours may be available for larger quantities subject to review by our technical

A PVC strip can be cut using a fine-toothed saw to achieve a clean and controlled result.
A rigid PVC strip is best cut slowly with a fine-toothed handsaw, hacksaw or mitre saw, depending on the thickness and required precision. Securing the strip before cutting helps prevent movement and ensures a straighter cut. Always test on a small section first to confirm the method works well with your specific strip, which will depend on the thickness of the PVC strip you are cutting.

Plastic strips can be used for many different applications. Some common examples include edging, spacing, gap filling and covering surfaces....
Their simple shape makes them versatile and easy to adapt to different uses. At MKM Extrusions, plastic strips are made from PVC and available in both rigid and flexible versions. Rigid strips are supplied in straight lengths, while flexible ones come coiled. Both are available in black or white, and free samples can be requested to evaluate fit and material.

A plastic profile is a continuous plastic shape made through the extrusion process, often used to trim, finish edges or cover surfaces....
Plastic profiles are produced by feeding molten plastic through a shaped die or tool. This plastic extrusion process creates long, linear shapes with consistent cross-sections, such as angles, channels, flat strips, and edging trims . At MKM Extrusions, rigid profiles in the stock range are made from an extrernal grade rigid PVC, available in the colours black and

PVC profiles come in various shapes such as angle trims, flat strips, channels and capping trims....
These profiles are produced through the extrusion process and maintain a consistent shape along their length. Common profile types are often named after the shape they resemble. Such as L-shaped angle trims, U-shaped channels, T-shaped, and flat bar strips. At MKM Extrusions, PVC profiles in the stock range are made from rigid, external grade PVC and are available in the colours black and white. Some

There is no single best PVC profile. The most suitable profile depends on the shape required and how it will be used....
PVC profiles come in many forms, such as angle trims, flat strips, channels and capping trims. Each has a specific shape that may be useful in different situations. The choice depends on the type of edge or surface, the installation method, and practical requirements. At MKM Extrusions, we have a large selection of profiles in the stock range which are made from rigid PVC. There is

Yes, there are different grades of PVC, each with different properties depending on the intended application....
PVC can be formulated in various ways depending on its intended use. Some grades are flexible due to the addition of plasticisers, while others (such as uPVC) are unplasticised and more rigid. Additives can also influence UV resistance, impact strength and other material characteristics. At MKM Extrusions, our range of stock profiles are manufactured mainly in rigid PVC, with some selected

uPVC is a type of plastic, the letters are an abbreviation for unplasticised polyvinyl chloride. It is a rigid and durable material used in profile extrusion applications....
Unlike flexible PVC, uPVC does not contain added plasticisers. This gives it a firm structure and makes it suitable for applications where flexibility is not needed. Some forms of uPVC are weather resistant which can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments. At MKM Extrusions, all the rigid plastic profiles on our online

PVC profiles come in a variety of different shapes such as L shaped angles, channels, flat strips, and capping trims....
Profile shapes are created through the extrusion process, where molten plastic is pushed through a die to form a continuous length. The shape of the die or tool determines the cross-section of the profile. Common shapes include L (angle trims), U (channels), T, J, and flat profiles. At MKM Extrusions, a large stock range of profiles are available for many commonly used shapes. Custom

A 90-degree angle is called a right angle....
It is one of the most common and easily recognisable angles, forming an L shape. Right angles are used as a standard reference in design, construction and manufacturing because of their precise geometry. Many plastic profiles, including angle trims, are extruded with a fixed 90-degree shape to fit corners or edges cleanly. At MKM Extrusions, these are made from external grade PVC and are referred to as plastic angle trims, corner trims and corner joints.