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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.

Flexible Nylon 11 Tubing Supplier | Technical Sourcing Guide 2026

Statistics from UK industrial audits suggest that 35% of unplanned downtime stems from selecting a flexible nylon 11 tubing supplier that provides substandard, non-stabilised polymers. High-performanc...

27 Apr 2026

Polymer Extrusion Guide for Industrial Plastic Tubing and Profiles

Over 60% of UK manufacturing delays in fluid handling result from bespoke profiles failing to meet a +/- 0.05mm tolerance. You've likely found that maintaining precision during polymer extrusion for I...

27 Apr 2026

Understanding the Plastic Extrusion Machine and Industrial Manufacturing Processes

The UK manufacturing sector contributed £224 billion to the economy in 2023, yet many precision fluid systems fail because component tolerances exceed +/- 0.1mm. Our manufacturing range spans from 3mm...

27 Apr 2026

Custom Plastic Extrusions and Bespoke Profile Sourcing for UK Industry 2026

Recent UK industry reports indicate that 14% of manufacturing delays stem from bespoke tooling lead times for custom plastic extrusions that exceed the 12-week mark. Since 1985, we've observed that th...

27 Apr 2026

Extruded Plastic Profiles, A Technical Guide to Specification and Performance

UK manufacturing reports indicate that approximately 15% of industrial downtime is caused by component failures resulting from substandard material specifications. As UK extrusion specialists since 19...

27 Apr 2026

Technical Specifications of PU Cloth Material for Industrial Applications

In 2023, UK manufacturing output reached £224 billion, yet industrial downtime caused by component failure costs British firms an estimated £180 billion annually. Since 1985, Abbey Extrusions has obse...

27 Apr 2026

The Engineering Principles of Plastic Extrusion for Industrial Applications

UK manufacturing data indicates that 18% of hydraulic failures result from using thermoplastics with insufficient thermal resistance in environments exceeding 60°C. Since 1985, we've provided the tech...

27 Apr 2026

Technical Reference for Food Grade Hoses in UK Manufacturing

The UK food and drink industry contributed £33 billion to the economy in 2022, yet a single batch contamination from non-compliant polymers can cost a manufacturer over £50,000 in wasted stock. You li...

27 Apr 2026

Technical Guide to Plastic Tubing for Diesel Fuel Transfer

2023 UK industry data indicates that 60% of industrial fluid system failures result from choosing the wrong plastic tubing for diesel fuel transfer. Since 1985, Abbey Extrusions has observed that dies...

27 Apr 2026

Coiled Air Hoses for Industrial Pneumatic Systems

Research across UK industrial sites indicates that 15% of pneumatic system failures result from fatigue in coiled air hoses and permanent deformation in recoil assemblies. Since 1985, Abbey Extrusions...

19 Apr 2026

Polyethylene Tubing, A Technical Guide to Industrial Applications

Since our establishment in 1985, we've observed that approximately 12% of industrial fluid system failures in the UK stem from the incorrect specification of polyethylene tubing. You likely understand...

18 Apr 2026

Engineering Guide to Reinforced PVC Hose Selection and Performance

40% of industrial downtime in the UK stems from fluid system failures, frequently linked to the misapplication of a reinforced pvc hose. At Abbey Extrusions, we've refined these technical specificatio...

16 Apr 2026

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