Many thermoplastics can be extruded, including PVC, polyethylene, polystyrene and ABS. Different companies specialise in different materials.
Plastic is often used for the extrusion process, it softens when heated and solidifies when cooled. In the case of profile extrusion, raw materials are melted and pushed through a die or tool to form continuous lengths. Many different industries and sectors use plastic extrusions for a wide range of purposes, such as shopfitting, refurbishment, exhibition stands, manufacturing processes, lighting and accoustics. At MKM Extrusions, we focus entirely on profile extrusions. Another type of extrusion is sheet extrusion, and companies tend to specialise in a particular form of extrusion process.