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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.

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

Bespoke Food Grade Plastic Tubing for Industrial Applications

Could a single millimetre of non-compliant tubing jeopardise your entire production line's legal standing under the July 2026 EU safety regulations? For many industrial engineers, the primary challeng...

9 Jul 2026

The Benefits of Nylon Recoil Air Hose for Modern Workshops

How many hours of valuable time are lost annually simply because a technician is forced to untangle a stubborn, kinked pneumatic line? We recognise that a cluttered floor is more than just a minor nui...

8 Jul 2026

The Complete Technical Guide to Air 60 Hose for Professional Garage Airlines

The traditional trade-off between hose weight and burst pressure is a technical limitation that modern professional garages no longer need to accept. You shouldn't have to sacrifice safety for the sak...

7 Jul 2026

Technical Specifications and Performance Guide for Triflex 2000 Water Hose

Last month, a site engineer discovered that their standard hosing had failed under the constant cycling of a submersible pump, causing significant operational delays. We recognise that for professiona...

6 Jul 2026

High Performance Nylon Spiral Wrap Hose Protector Solutions for Industrial Use

Selecting a standard plastic guard for a high-pressure hydraulic system is often the first step towards an expensive and avoidable equipment failure. We recognise that maintenance engineers frequently...

6 Jul 2026

Industrial fluted water hose applications and technical performance guide

A fluted exterior is often dismissed as a mere aesthetic choice, yet for industrial fluid transfer, it represents a critical engineering barrier against mechanical failure. Reliability is a baseline r...

4 Jul 2026

Identifying and Managing Signs of UV Degradation in Plastic Tubing

A single month of direct sunlight can compromise the structural integrity of standard polymer systems, yet many industrial setups remain exposed for years without a formal assessment protocol. You lik...

3 Jul 2026

How to Prevent Plasticiser Leaching from PVC in Industrial Applications

Did you know that introducing as little as 5% cross-linking into a PVC polymer network can reduce plasticiser migration by as much as 70%? For many industrial professionals, the gradual degradation of...

2 Jul 2026

The Critical Risk of Using Incorrect Tubing for Chemicals in Industrial Applications

Industrial accidents resulting in chemical releases increased to 131 incidents in 2025, which is a trend that underscores the devastating potential of system failure. At the heart of many of these eve...

1 Jul 2026

Calculating ROI on durable polyurethane hoses for industrial applications

How much does a ten-minute production stoppage actually cost your facility when you factor in engineer labour and lost throughput? Whilst the initial purchase price of pneumatic or robotic components ...

30 Jun 2026

Tubing Supplier Quality Assurance Checklist for Industrial Procurement

A single batch of sub-standard tubing can compromise an entire industrial system, leading to catastrophic failure and irreparable damage to your operational reputation. You likely recognise that initi...

29 Jun 2026

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