The Royal Academy of the Spanish Language (RAE) defines the verb "extrude" as "to give shape to a metallic or plastic mass, etc., by making it come out through a specially arranged opening".
In the case of PVC extrusion, in which we specialise, extrusion is carried out with thermoplastic materials, through an industrial and mechanical process that moulds the material. Specifically, this raw material passes through a machine which, thanks to the effect of heat, humidity and pressure, gives it the desired shape.
In our case, the advanced industrial equipment we have in our facilities facilities in Castalla (Alicante) generates a continuous line of counter-types, which is collected in the form of rolls and then cut to the size of the boards that the client uses in their furniture pieces.
Thanks to advances in PVC extrusion technologies, which we have been applying since 1996, we have been able to create ideal solutions for the edge banders used by the companies we supply. To ensure an optimum end result that is resistant to changes in environmental conditions as well as to the usual scrapes and knocks of everyday life and work.
At Protecnic, we take the utmost care of all the details involved in PVC extrusion, from the quality of the materials, to the precision of the machinery, to the highly qualified personnel and the control of energy consumption and the waste generated throughout the process.
To sum up, plastic materials enter one side of the PVC extrusion lines, where they are applied to the desired shape and design and exit on the opposite side, ready for their final use. It is an efficient and seemingly simple process, but one that requires extensive experience and specialist knowledge to ensure optimum results in terms of strength and finish of all products.
Ask for our free sample book, which includes new references every month, to find out about our full range of solutions. And if you require a special finish, please contact our team, who will be able to provide you with what you need.
