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Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing Services

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Co-extrusion involves simultaneously extruding two layers of plastic material through a die to form a single extrusion. Freelin-Wade designs and manufactures co-extruded plastic tubing in a wide range of high quality material options, including Polyrethane, Nylon, Polyethylene, PVC, Plastic FEP and much more. Our skilled tubing specialists have experience combining tubing materials with different properties to produce extrusions with improved performance at potentially reduced manufacturing costs. We utilize advanced extrusion equipment and quality materials to manufacture high-performance tubing to meet your exact project requirements. Freelin-Wade can effectively fill high volume orders of custom extruded tubing under quick turnaround times.

Learn more about our extruded plastic tubing options below, Contact us for more information regarding our wholesale extruded plastic tubing services, or follow the dealer link for local distributors within your area.

Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing Advantages

Enhanced Strength & Stiffness
Increased Durability
Improved Wear Resistance
Reduced Manufacturing Costs
Shorter Lead Times
Highly Versatile

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Co-Extruded Tube Material Options

Freelin-Wade’s co-extrusion capabilities allow efficient extrusion of multiple high-performance tube materials. Materials include:

Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing Applications

While co-extruded solutions will work in any industry, it is particularly advantageous in food & beverage applications, as the inner liner acts as a vapor barrier that does not impart any taste. Two examples include an EVA-lined LLDPE product and FDA-Nylon lined PUR tube. Other uses can be found in a variety of industries/applications:

Freelin-Wade’s Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing Processes

Co-extrusion simultaneously feeds two layers of tubing through two separate extruders. The melted plastic is pushed through a single die to form a desired tube shape and size. Layer thickness can be adjusted to form co-extruded tubing of different strengths, stiffnesses and features. Tubing is cooled through a water trough to cure the plastic tubing into its final, desired shape. A laser measures the outside diameter of the tubing continuously through the extrusion process, and is monitored to ensure the tubing remains in spec. Tubing is pushed by the extruder on one end and pulled by a conveyor on the other, keeping the tension on the tubing for consistent sizing. The operator also measures the tubing manually.

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Get the co-extruded plastic tubing you need. Contact Freelin-Wade and speak with a tubing specialist today.