Plastic co-extrusion is a manufacturing process that combines different materials from multiple extruders into a single co-extruded profile. At Mavis, we specialize in plastic coextrusion of plastic, leveraging years of expertise to deliver advanced solutions tailored to diverse industrial needs.
The Plastic Co-extrusion Process
Our plastic co-extrusion process involves two or more extruders that converge at the same die, enabling the production of a single profile made from multiple, tightly bonded plastic materials. This allows simultaneous extrusion of different materials to create profiles with unique properties.
The die used for shaping the co-extruded profile is custom-designed to accommodate various materials, ensuring seamless bonding even for polymers with different melting points and viscosities. During extrusion, precise pressure is applied at the material junctions to create a unified composite profile.
The resulting co-extruded plastic profile combines the diverse characteristics of each material used, forming a product with enhanced functionality. The co-extrusion process is completed with downstream equipment, similar to standard plastic profile extrusion.
Applications Coextrusion of Plastics
Coextrusion of plastic offers versatile solutions for numerous industries. Examples include:
- Bi-color co-extruded roller shutters: External UV-protected color matched to catalog specifications, with white interiors to brighten rooms.
- Co-extruded shower door seals: Rigid PVC U-profiles for glass attachment paired with flexible fins for water-tight sealing.
- Recycled and virgin material co-extrusion: Internal layers of recycled material combined with external virgin layers for UV resistance and durability.
- LED covers: Transparent polycarbonate covers for light transmission with thermoplastic elastomer fins for dust and water resistance (IP-rated).
- Aluminum film-coated profiles: Aesthetic plastic profiles with aluminum film for a metallic finish.
Advantages of Coextruded Plastic Profiles
Coextruded profiles offer numerous advantages, including:
- Enhanced profile efficiency.
- Reduced assembly time.
- Superior functional quality.
- High-value finished products.
- Extensive customization options.
- Greater design freedom for innovative applications.
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