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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.

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

Polyurethane Tubing Abrasion Resistance in Industrial Fluid Systems

UK industrial data shows that 35% of pneumatic system failures originate from premature surface scouring on flexible lines. Since 1985, we've seen that standard materials frequently fail to meet the h...

16 Apr 2026

Polyurethane Tubing Abrasion Resistance and Technical Specifications

Industrial maintenance reports indicate that 40% of pneumatic system failures result from inadequate polyurethane tubing abrasion resistance during high-cycle operations. Failures occurring every 500 ...

16 Apr 2026

How to Source Custom Extrusion Profiles for Industrial Applications

UK manufacturing output reached £224 billion in 2023, yet procurement teams still struggle to source custom extrusion profiles for small to medium production runs. We understand the frustration of man...

16 Apr 2026

Polyurethane Tubing Abrasion Resistance in Industrial Applications

Recent UK industrial audits confirm that 70% of pneumatic system downtime is caused by external abrasion and surface scouring on flexible lines. As UK extrusion specialists since 1985, we understand t...

15 Apr 2026

Nylon Tubing Temperature Range, A Technical Reference for Engineers

Approximately 70% of pneumatic system leaks in UK manufacturing plants result from incorrect material selection for specific thermal environments. Selecting the wrong nylon tubing temperature range of...

14 Apr 2026

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