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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.

Essential Questions to Ask a Tubing Supplier Before Placing Your Order

A single oversight in material specification can compromise an entire industrial project, turning a routine procurement task into a significant commercial liability. When evaluating nylon vs polyureth...

28 Jun 2026

High Pressure Pneumatic Tubing for Industrial Applications

A single hairline fracture in a pneumatic line can halt an entire production floor in seconds, yet many facilities still treat tubing as a secondary commodity rather than a critical safety component. ...

27 Jun 2026

Material traceability for industrial hoses and plastic extrusions

Could a single undocumented batch of raw polymer jeopardise your entire production line and trigger a costly product recall? We understand the immense pressure you face when ensuring that every compon...

27 Jun 2026

REACH compliance for plastic tubing and industrial extrusions

Did you know that as of February 2026, the REACH SVHC Candidate List has expanded to include 253 restricted substances? With the recent addition of compounds like n-Hexane and Bisphenol AF, maintainin...

25 Jun 2026

Guide to Food Contact Materials Regulation for UK Tubing and Hoses

Relying on outdated EU documentation for your production lines is no longer a viable strategy for UK based engineers. Understanding the specific food contact materials regulation UK tubing must meet i...

24 Jun 2026

Plastic Tubing Storage Best Practices for Industrial Applications

With leading manufacturers such as Charlotte Pipe and IPEX announcing price increases of 10% in early 2026, the financial burden of replacing damaged inventory has reached a critical level. You likely...

23 Jun 2026

Extending the service life of industrial hoses and plastic tubing

With the global price of rubber rising by more than 40% between 2025 and 2026, the financial impact of premature component failure has never been more severe, making extending the service life of indu...

22 Jun 2026

Preventing air leaks in pneumatic tubing for industrial efficiency

Did you know that the average industrial facility loses between 20% and 30% of its compressed air through leaks alone? For a plant operating at scale, the U.S. Department of Energy suggests these loss...

21 Jun 2026

Flexible Tubing for Pneumatic Fittings and Industrial Air Systems

The integrity of an entire industrial air system often rests on a component measuring just a few millimetres in diameter. When a production line halts unexpectedly, the culprit is rarely the heavy mac...

20 Jun 2026

How to cut nylon tubing cleanly for professional industrial applications

A single millimetre of deviation in your cut angle is often the hidden cause behind a high-performance pneumatic system failing to meet its pressure specifications. We recognise that even the most res...

19 Jun 2026

Upgrading from PVC to Polyurethane Hoses for Industrial Applications

The initial cost savings of a standard PVC line often vanish the moment a robotic arm stalls or a pneumatic system loses pressure due to material fatigue. You likely rely on PVC for its versatility an...

18 Jun 2026

Metal vs Plastic Tubing for Compressed Air Systems in 2026

The traditional reliance on rigid metal piping for industrial pneumatic circuits is increasingly being challenged by high performance polymers that offer superior long term efficiency. Whilst steel or...

18 Jun 2026

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