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Extrusion News & Technical Guides

Welcome to the Abbey Extrusions news hub. For over 40 years, we have been a leading UK manufacturer of high-quality hoses, tubes, and cords. Here, we share our latest company updates, technical product insights, and stories from our factory. Whether you are looking for advice on bespoke extrusions or want to see how our products are used across various industries, you can find all our recent stories and innovations right here.

Identifying and Managing Signs of UV Degradation in Plastic Tubing

A single month of direct sunlight can compromise the structural integrity of standard polymer systems, yet many industrial setups remain exposed for years without a formal assessment protocol. You lik...

3 Jul 2026

How to Prevent Plasticiser Leaching from PVC in Industrial Applications

Did you know that introducing as little as 5% cross-linking into a PVC polymer network can reduce plasticiser migration by as much as 70%? For many industrial professionals, the gradual degradation of...

2 Jul 2026

The Critical Risk of Using Incorrect Tubing for Chemicals in Industrial Applications

Industrial accidents resulting in chemical releases increased to 131 incidents in 2025, which is a trend that underscores the devastating potential of system failure. At the heart of many of these eve...

1 Jul 2026

Calculating ROI on durable polyurethane hoses for industrial applications

How much does a ten-minute production stoppage actually cost your facility when you factor in engineer labour and lost throughput? Whilst the initial purchase price of pneumatic or robotic components ...

30 Jun 2026

Tubing Supplier Quality Assurance Checklist for Industrial Procurement

A single batch of sub-standard tubing can compromise an entire industrial system, leading to catastrophic failure and irreparable damage to your operational reputation. You likely recognise that initi...

29 Jun 2026

Essential Questions to Ask a Tubing Supplier Before Placing Your Order

A single oversight in material specification can compromise an entire industrial project, turning a routine procurement task into a significant commercial liability. When evaluating nylon vs polyureth...

28 Jun 2026

High Pressure Pneumatic Tubing for Industrial Applications

A single hairline fracture in a pneumatic line can halt an entire production floor in seconds, yet many facilities still treat tubing as a secondary commodity rather than a critical safety component. ...

27 Jun 2026

Material traceability for industrial hoses and plastic extrusions

Could a single undocumented batch of raw polymer jeopardise your entire production line and trigger a costly product recall? We understand the immense pressure you face when ensuring that every compon...

27 Jun 2026

REACH compliance for plastic tubing and industrial extrusions

Did you know that as of February 2026, the REACH SVHC Candidate List has expanded to include 253 restricted substances? With the recent addition of compounds like n-Hexane and Bisphenol AF, maintainin...

25 Jun 2026

Guide to Food Contact Materials Regulation for UK Tubing and Hoses

Relying on outdated EU documentation for your production lines is no longer a viable strategy for UK based engineers. Understanding the specific food contact materials regulation UK tubing must meet i...

24 Jun 2026

Plastic Tubing Storage Best Practices for Industrial Applications

With leading manufacturers such as Charlotte Pipe and IPEX announcing price increases of 10% in early 2026, the financial burden of replacing damaged inventory has reached a critical level. You likely...

23 Jun 2026

Extending the service life of industrial hoses and plastic tubing

With the global price of rubber rising by more than 40% between 2025 and 2026, the financial impact of premature component failure has never been more severe, making extending the service life of indu...

22 Jun 2026

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