UK Manufacturing of Hose, Tube & Pelmet Since 1985 - Now Celebrating over 40 years in business!

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.

What is the difference between PTFE FEP and PFA fluoropolymer tubing?

With PTFE projected to account for 36.0% of the fluoropolymer market share in 2026, selecting the correct material amongst a sea of high-performance alternatives requires more than just a surface-leve...

28 May 2026

Choosing the Best Non-kinking Pneumatic Tubing for Industrial Efficiency

A single kink in a compressed air line can bring an entire production sequence to a standstill, costing your facility significant productivity losses before the fault is even located. We recognise tha...

28 May 2026

High Pressure Pneumatic Hose Selection Guide for Industrial Applications

Could a 7.4% projected compound annual growth rate in the industrial hose market by 2030 signal a shift towards more demanding safety and performance standards for your facility? As industrial systems...

27 May 2026

Principles of Material Selection for Bespoke Plastic Extrusions

With the publication of ISO/TS 24110:2026 in April 2026, the industry has finally established a formalised method for testing how combined UV radiation and creep load affect polymer specimens, highlig...

26 May 2026

Technical Plastic Profile Manufacturer Guide for Industrial Applications

The integrity of a bespoke industrial component rests entirely upon the precise synergy between polymer selection and manufacturing accuracy. When a profile fails under specific chemical stress or env...

25 May 2026

Professional small batch plastic extrusion service for UK industry

Why should a requirement for fifty metres of bespoke tubing carry the same lead time and administrative burden as a five-thousand-metre production run? Many procurement managers and design engineers a...

24 May 2026

A Technical Comparison of Tube Extrusion Materials and Industrial Specifications

In our view, nearly 30% of industrial fluid system failures stem from selecting a tube extrusion with a dimensional variance exceeding 0.15mm. Since 1985, we've seen engineers struggle to find bespoke...

24 May 2026

How to Choose a Plastic Extrusion Company in the UK for Industrial Applications

With plastic resin prices jumping by roughly 30% in early 2026, the margin for error in your industrial supply chain has effectively vanished. We recognise that engineers and procurement teams often s...

23 May 2026

Plastic extrusion design guide for manufacturing in 2026

Did you know that polypropylene prices surged by up to 34% in the first half of 2026? With polymer costs reaching €2,240 per tonne in Europe, a single design oversight can lead to substantial financia...

22 May 2026

How to Clean and Maintain Brewery Hoses for Long Term Performance

The most expensive brewery hose you'll ever buy is the one that forces a complete product recall due to biofilm contamination. Maintaining the integrity of your transfer lines is not merely a matter o...

21 May 2026

Choosing the Right Sanitary Hose for Craft Brewing Applications

The most expensive ingredient in your craft beer isn't the hops; it is the entire batch you are forced to discard due to bacterial leaching from an inferior hose. We recognise that maintaining product...

20 May 2026

The Professional Guide to Selecting a Taste Free and Odourless Brewery Hose

The chemical stability of a hose liner during high temperature cleaning cycles is the only factor that truly determines whether your beer remains untainted. We understand that few things are as frustr...

19 May 2026

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