Extrusion

Extrusion

A technique for making flat plastic sheet or profiles from a variety of resins. Articles using this technique include containers for food, beverages and personal care items, flat sheets for truck liners, plastic pipe, and large extruded sheets for geomembrane, pipe, and window framing.

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