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      • Our Hose, Tubes, Cords & Pelmets
      • Technical
      • Product Guides
      • Bespoke Quote
      • Pricing Calculator
      • Contact us
    • UK Manufacturing of Hose, Tube & Pelmet Since 1985 - Now Celebrating over 40 years in business!
    • Call us on: 01530 416 177

    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.
    19 Benefits of PU Tubing - A Comprehensive Guide to Polyurethane Tubes
    Polyurethane Tubes (PU Tubes) are a popular choice across industries for their unique properties and wide range of applications. From pneumatic systems to medical devices, PU tubing offers you signifi...
    6 Apr 2026
    What Are Nylon Tubes Used For?
    As you will find, Nylon tubes are widely used across industries for their high strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance. As a result, we will explore common and uncommon applications, ranging fr...
    6 Apr 2026
    What are the Benefits of Reinforced PVC Hose?
    Reinforced PVC hoses are strong, multi-purpose, and durable braided hoses which are specifically designed to transport both pressurised and unpressurised: Liquids Chemicals Gases Its specialised desig...
    6 Apr 2026
    Understanding HGV Trailer Pelmet and Why It Is Important
    Trailer pelmets may seem like a small detail, but they play a crucial role in keeping your curtain-sided trailer running smoothly and looking sharp. Why are they exactly important? Well, in this guide...
    6 Apr 2026
    Plastic Pipe Sizes A Comprehensive UK Industrial Reference Guide 2026
    A single millimetre of discrepancy between a legacy imperial fitting and a modern metric extrusion can result in a pressure failure exceeding 10 bar in your industrial fluid system. You likely underst...
    5 Apr 2026
    PVC Pipe Sizes and Industrial Dimensions Guide for UK Manufacturing
    Last June, a lead engineer in Birmingham discovered that a 50 mm nominal bore specification resulted in a pipe with a 60.3 mm outer diameter; this discrepancy caused a £4,200 loss in scrapped fittings...
    5 Apr 2026
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    Abbey Extrusions Ltd
    Unit 2, Ivanhoe Industrial Estate, Tournament Way, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, LE65 2UU

    Registered in England, company number: 1909175


    Call us on: 01530 416 177

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