Extrusion of technical plastic profiles

Technical profiles made of plastics – additional functions included

In technical profile production, many companies still rely on traditional materials such as metal. This was the result of a recent survey carried out by a major German plastics processor. Only about 10% of companies interviewed stated that they were processing plastics. When considering the development potential, however, the trend is clearly moving towards plastics. The greatest potential for technical profiles is expected in electrical engineering applications, followed by the automotive and aircraft industries. In addition to PVC, styrene polymers, polyamide, polycarbonate, PMMA, polyolefin and thermoplastic elastomers all play a vital part in technical profile extrusion, depending on the application. Recent market research in Europe has revealed that profiles with small cross-sections take up a share of some 50% of the total market for plastic profiles. Again, about 50% of all small profiles are used for applications in electrical engineering and in the building industry.

Plastics are able to combine seemingly contradictory requirements and possess attributes that are absent or almost absent in metals. This is of interest especially in view of the demands placed on technical profiles. Toughness, temperature-, chemicals-, weathering- and UV-resistance, and compliance with fire safety regulations are a must. In view of their light weight, easy assembly and the ability to provide components with additional functions, the advantages of plastic profiles are obvious.

Plastic profile extrusion – perfectly chiseled

Perfect coordination of all components in profile extrusion is the basis for top-class product quality. In cooperation with our partners, we have a worldwide production, sales and service network at our disposal, which ensures fast and efficient response to our customers’ wishes. battenfeld-cincinnati possesses extrusion expertise from individual planning to process technology counseling in order to achieve optimal performance with the right components. You can rely on our cost-efficient solutions.