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    • UK Manufacturing of Hose, Tube & Pelmet Since 1985 - Now Celebrating over 40 years in business!
    • Call us on: 01530 416 177

    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.
    High Performance Alternatives to Rubber Hoses for Industrial Use in 2026
    The traditional reliance on heavy rubber hosing is rapidly becoming a liability for facilities that prioritise precision and long-term system stability. Whilst rubber was once the industry standard, i...
    16 Jun 2026
    When to Use Reinforced PVC Over Standard Tubing for Industrial Applications
    Could a simple material oversight be the silent architect of your next system failure? Whilst standard tubing serves many general-purpose applications adequately, there is a definitive technical thres...
    15 Jun 2026
    Cost of PFA Tubing vs PTFE | A Technical Comparison Guide
    Why would a procurement team willingly pay a significant premium for a fluoropolymer tube that looks, at first glance, almost identical to its more affordable counterpart? It is a common challenge amo...
    14 Jun 2026
    LDPE vs HDPE Tubing Flexibility and Industrial Performance Guide
    The assumption that higher density always translates to superior industrial performance often leads to costly installation errors in confined environments. Whilst HDPE offers impressive tensile streng...
    13 Jun 2026
    Nylon vs Polyurethane Tubing for Pneumatics Engineering Comparison Guide
    Selecting the wrong pneumatic tubing isn't just a minor oversight; it's a calculated risk that often leads to catastrophic system failure and expensive downtime. You likely understand that whilst flex...
    12 Jun 2026
    Plastic Tubing Material Selection Guide for Industrial Engineering 2026
    A single specification error in polymer selection can lead to industrial system failures costing thousands of pounds in downtime and material waste. With the UK engineering plastics market estimated a...
    11 Jun 2026
    Heavy Duty Lorry Side Curtain Parts for Maximum Trailer Durability
    With nearly 700,000 commercial vehicles currently operating across the United Kingdom, the pressure to maintain fleet uptime has never been higher. Yet, how often is a multi-tonne trailer sidelined si...
    10 Jun 2026
    Engineering Guide to Tubing with Tight Bend Radius Specifications
    Designing for compact industrial spaces often feels like a compromise between spatial efficiency and system reliability. Many engineers believe that achieving a tubing with tight bend radius is simply...
    9 Jun 2026
    High flexibility pneumatic tubing for robotics and automated systems
    A single millimetre of kinking in a pneumatic line can halt an entire multi-million pound robotic cell, yet the tubing is often the most overlooked component in the system design. We recognise that fo...
    8 Jun 2026
    Vacuum Rated Flexible Tubing Engineering Guide for 2026
    The structural integrity of a vacuum system often rests on a counterintuitive principle; external reinforcement is frequently less critical than the precise ratio between a polymer's shore hardness an...
    7 Jun 2026
    Sulphuric Acid Resistant Plastic Hose Selection for Industrial Applications
    Selecting a sulphuric acid resistant plastic hose is not merely a standard procurement task; it is a critical safety decision where the margin for error is effectively zero. We recognise that for many...
    6 Jun 2026
    Selecting the Best Tubing Material for Sodium Hypochlorite Transfer
    The standard PVC hose your facility relies on for chemical dosing might be the very reason your maintenance costs are spiralling out of control. Sodium hypochlorite is one of the most aggressive chemi...
    5 Jun 2026
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    Company Information

    Abbey Extrusions Ltd
    Unit 2, Ivanhoe Industrial Estate, Tournament Way, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, LE65 2UU

    Registered in England, company number: 1909175


    Call us on: 01530 416 177

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