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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.

Industrial Guide to Flexible Plastic Tubing Sizes and Bespoke Dimensions

Why should your high-specification machinery be forced to accommodate "standard" dimensions when your engineering requirements demand absolute precision? We understand that many procurement teams stru...

21 Jul 2026

High Performance Extruded Plastic Profiles for Industrial Applications

Could a minor inconsistency in your supply chain be the hidden catalyst for systemic component failure? We understand that for procurement and engineering teams, the frustration of assembly rejection ...

21 Jul 2026

A Technical Guide to Nylon Tubing for Industrial Applications in 2026

The integrity of an entire industrial pneumatic system often rests upon a single millimetre of polymer wall thickness. Selecting the incorrect grade of nylon tubing can lead to catastrophic failure du...

19 Jul 2026

Nylon 12 Pneumatic Tubing Supplier and Technical Guide for UK Industry

A moisture absorption rate of just 0.25% is often the only factor standing between a high-performance pneumatic system and a catastrophic failure in humid industrial environments. For engineers and pr...

18 Jul 2026

Industrial Plastic Tubing Manufacturer UK Technical Guide 2026

The true cost of a failing industrial component is never just the price of the part; it's the cumulative expense of downtime, lost productivity, and compromised safety. Many UK procurement managers ha...

17 Jul 2026

Low Density Polyethylene Tubing Industrial Engineering Guide

Selecting the wrong thermoplastic grade for a fluid handling system often leads to premature fatigue or chemical degradation; however, many engineers still overlook the specific advantages of low dens...

16 Jul 2026

Bespoke Plastic Extrusion Profiles for Industrial Applications

The integrity of an industrial assembly often rests upon the performance of its most specific components, yet many engineering projects are undermined by standard profiles that cannot withstand extrem...

15 Jul 2026

A Technical Guide to Coiled Air Hoses for Industrial Applications

A coiled air hose that fails to return to its original form after only a few weeks of service represents a significant failure in material engineering rather than a mere operational nuisance. We recog...

14 Jul 2026

Selecting the Best Food Grade Hoses for Industrial Applications in 2026

The enforcement of EU Regulation 2026/245 and the stringent PFAS restrictions introduced in August 2026 have fundamentally altered the landscape of material compliance for British food manufacturers. ...

13 Jul 2026

Technical Specifications and Applications of Reinforced PVC Hose

Why does a standard industrial fluid system often fail at the precise moment of peak operational demand? The answer usually lies not in the machinery itself, but in the selection of an inadequate cond...

12 Jul 2026

Chemical Resistant PTFE Tubing for High Performance Industrial Applications

What if the most expensive component in your fluid handling system isn't the high-pressure pump or the control valve, but the failure of a single metre of tubing? In demanding industrial environments,...

11 Jul 2026

Anti-Static Tubing for Industrial Safety and Static Control

The assumption that all static-control materials offer the same level of protection is a dangerous oversight in high-precision manufacturing. A single spark caused by improper material selection can j...

10 Jul 2026

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