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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.

PFA Tubing for Ultra-Pure Applications in UK Manufacturing

The semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors now account for over 60% of total PFA tubing usage globally, driving the demand for PFA tubing for ultra-pure applications requiring 0.05mm tolerances. Exp...

6 May 2026

Flexible Polyurethane Ducting Hose Technical Specification Guide

Polyurethane ducting provides three to five times the abrasion resistance of standard PVC alternatives, ensuring a flexible polyurethane ducting hose maintains structural integrity in high-friction en...

6 May 2026

Chemical Compatibility of Low Density Polyethylene for Industrial Tubing

European LDPE prices reached US$2.75/KG in April 2026, a 38.2% increase that makes errors in the chemical compatibility of low density polyethylene more costly than ever. As UK extrusion specialists s...

4 May 2026

Industrial Plastic Tubing Manufacturer UK Procurement Checklist

The UK engineering plastics market is projected to reach 484.54 kilotons by 2026. This expansion occurs whilst specific polymer prices like Polypropylene have escalated by 34% year-to-date. Securing a...

4 May 2026

Engineering Guide to PVC Tubing for UK Industrial Applications

The UK industrial market for pvc tubing is currently split 50/50 between imperial and metric sizes, whilst manufacturers like Polypipe have implemented price increases of 16% as of 1 May 2026. Since 1...

3 May 2026

Food Grade Polyurethane Tubing UK Manufacturing and Technical Specifications

Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/351 came into effect on 16 March 2025, introducing the most stringent purity requirements for plastic food contact materials in a decade. As UK extrusion specialists es...

2 May 2026

FEP Tubing Chemical Compatibility Guide for Industrial Fluid Systems

In UK chemical processing, over 15% of fluid system failures result from polymer degradation when exposed to aggressive solvents. This FEP tubing chemical compatibility guide provides the technical da...

1 May 2026

SAE J30R7 Specification Fuel Hose

Recent UK automotive data indicates that 30% of fuel system failures in high-vibration environments result from material incompatibility with E10 petrol. You likely recognise the difficulty of sourcin...

30 Apr 2026

High pressure nylon tubing for pneumatics in UK manufacturing

Recent industry data suggests that 20% of pneumatic system failures in UK heavy industry stem from material degradation in inaccessible lubrication points. We understand it's essential that high press...

29 Apr 2026

Nylon 12 Tubing Chemical Resistance Chart and Engineering Guide

Over 40% of industrial fluid system failures originate from improper polymer selection when exposed to aggressive hydrocarbons. We understand that engineers often face technical uncertainty when predi...

28 Apr 2026

Flexible Nylon 11 Tubing Supplier | Technical Sourcing Guide 2026

Statistics from UK industrial audits suggest that 35% of unplanned downtime stems from selecting a flexible nylon 11 tubing supplier that provides substandard, non-stabilised polymers. High-performanc...

27 Apr 2026

Polymer Extrusion Guide for Industrial Plastic Tubing and Profiles

Over 60% of UK manufacturing delays in fluid handling result from bespoke profiles failing to meet a +/- 0.05mm tolerance. You've likely found that maintaining precision during polymer extrusion for I...

27 Apr 2026

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