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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.

Double Flap Keder Manufacturer UK

The S Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in January 2026, marking a 17-month high for the sector. Industrial projects requiring 3mm to 75mm profiles rely on exact extrusion diameters of +/- 0.05...

9 May 2026

Flexible PVC Pelmet for Lorry Curtains

89% of all freight in the UK is moved by road, placing immense pressure on the 625,800 HGVs currently operating across Great Britain. Maintaining these vehicles requires high-performance components th...

8 May 2026

Curtainsider Pelmet Section Replacement

UK manufacturing data indicates the global PVC market will reach 48.6 million tonnes in 2025, highlighting the critical need for technical component management based on our experience since 1985. A co...

8 May 2026

PFA Tubing for Ultra-Pure Applications in UK Manufacturing

The semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors now account for over 60% of total PFA tubing usage globally, driving the demand for PFA tubing for ultra-pure applications requiring 0.05mm tolerances. Exp...

6 May 2026

Flexible Polyurethane Ducting Hose Technical Specification Guide

Polyurethane ducting provides three to five times the abrasion resistance of standard PVC alternatives, ensuring a flexible polyurethane ducting hose maintains structural integrity in high-friction en...

6 May 2026

Chemical Compatibility of Low Density Polyethylene for Industrial Tubing

European LDPE prices reached US$2.75/KG in April 2026, a 38.2% increase that makes errors in the chemical compatibility of low density polyethylene more costly than ever. As UK extrusion specialists s...

4 May 2026

Industrial Plastic Tubing Manufacturer UK Procurement Checklist

The UK engineering plastics market is projected to reach 484.54 kilotons by 2026. This expansion occurs whilst specific polymer prices like Polypropylene have escalated by 34% year-to-date. Securing a...

4 May 2026

Engineering Guide to PVC Tubing for UK Industrial Applications

The UK industrial market for pvc tubing is currently split 50/50 between imperial and metric sizes, whilst manufacturers like Polypipe have implemented price increases of 16% as of 1 May 2026. Since 1...

3 May 2026

Food Grade Polyurethane Tubing UK Manufacturing and Technical Specifications

Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/351 came into effect on 16 March 2025, introducing the most stringent purity requirements for plastic food contact materials in a decade. As UK extrusion specialists es...

2 May 2026

FEP Tubing Chemical Compatibility Guide for Industrial Fluid Systems

In UK chemical processing, over 15% of fluid system failures result from polymer degradation when exposed to aggressive solvents. This FEP tubing chemical compatibility guide provides the technical da...

1 May 2026

SAE J30R7 Specification Fuel Hose

Recent UK automotive data indicates that 30% of fuel system failures in high-vibration environments result from material incompatibility with E10 petrol. You likely recognise the difficulty of sourcin...

30 Apr 2026

High pressure nylon tubing for pneumatics in UK manufacturing

Recent industry data suggests that 20% of pneumatic system failures in UK heavy industry stem from material degradation in inaccessible lubrication points. We understand it's essential that high press...

29 Apr 2026

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