Plastic Extrusion
Plastic Extrusion Around the Home at Christmas
Christmas Day is just around the corner. It’s that time of year with the Christmas decorations go up, the Christmas shopping is in full swing all in preparation for the big day. You probably don’t put much thought into it but there are some very clever processes that contribute to Christmas being such a success.…
Read MoreK Resin to Be Introduced in Europe
Albis UK Ltd, the international distributor and compounder of plastic resins, have just acquired the rights to distribute K-Resin SBC. Albis have been distributing plastic compounds for many years and now K-Resin, with it’s host of outstanding characteristics some of which are listed below, will sit alongside their other compounds. K Resin is a styrene-butadiene…
Read MoreFactors To Consider For Your Plastic Extrusion
At Rayda Plastics we have been extruding plastics since 1979, and are certainly experts when it comes to custom plastic extrusion. We work with a variety of clients from, Utilities and Construction, to food, farming and fishing. We are continually expanding. It is important to us that the finished extruded product is the best it possibly can…
Read MoreTypes of Plastic Extrusion and Where to Use Them
There are so many different types of plastic that can be extruded, each with different properties and different uses. At Rayda Plastics, plastic extrusion involves extruding a wide range of materials and we have summarised each one below: UPVC UPVC is a rigid form of PVC. It is both self-extinguishing and resistant to chemicals whilst…
Read MoreAre Zinc Salts the Answer to Plastic Extrusion Strength?
In plastic extrusion, polypropylene is commonly used, but this material lacks in strength against heat, particularly. Some suppliers have been producing high-melt-strength polypropylene by using a resin. This material is gaining in popularity and is very suitable for foam extrusions. The new high-melt-strength polypropylene produces low-density foams which are great for food packaging, vehicle seating…
Read MorePlastic Extrusion at Rayda – What We Do Best
At Rayda Plastics we have a knowledgeable and well-established team who are able to be flexible and provide innovative, creative advice to our customers for a wide range of plastic extrusions. Our expert team is understanding and considerate and strives to manufacture products that meet the needs of our clients as closely as possible. By…
Read MorePlastic Extrusion Industry in the Wake of Brexit
After a lot of campaigning and debates, in June 2016 the UK voted to leave the European Union, after a close result of 52% voting to leave and 48% voting to remain. The UK’s decision for departure (also-known-as Brexit) resulted in the resignation of David Cameron, former Prime Minister, and fears for the future of…
Read MoreCo – extrusion and its benefits
When two or more materials are put through the same die to produce a single plastic extrusion the process is known as co – extrusion. Many extruders use this process due to its fantastic benefits. However, like most things there are some disadvantages evident with co – extrusion. This blog addresses the pro’s and the…
Read MorePVC plastic and its uses
Plastic extrusions are produced from a variety of different plastics and materials and it’s simply quite amazing how many uses different plastic extrusions can have in our world today. PVC happens to be a very popular choice of material for such extrusions due to its beneficial properties. Its benefits come from its molecular structure that…
Read MoreChoosing Rayda as your Plastic Extrusion Company
Rayda Plastics have been working in the extrusion industry for many many years, in fact this year is our 40th anniversary to be exact. With great experience and broad knowledge of plastic and the extrusion process you can be sure that your extrusion project will be taken care of by us (one of the largest trade…
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