Custom-Extruded Plastic Profiles

Petro can extrude most thermoplastic materials into custom profile shapes, on an ‘as specified’ basis by developing tooling and products to the customer’s specifications. Specialty cut lengths, including angle-cutting, and custom color, post-extrusion fabrication, and tape application are all included as part of the custom capabilities we offer.

NOTE: We have the ability to add double faced tape both foam and gel to virtually any custom profile.

Approximately 50% of our business are custom-extruded plastic products, so we have confidence in our capability to produce your profile to your exact specs. Contact us to get started.

Stack of multicolored Polycarbonate (PC) & Acrylic Profiles

Polycarbonate (PC) & Acrylic Profiles

  • Extensive collection of standard colors with color-matching capabilities.
  • Precision tolerance cutting and fabrication.
  • Quick service.
  • Outstanding strength and rigidity.
  • Crystal clear resins available in stock grades including FDA, UV, FR, and General Purpose.
  • Hollow shapes or Solid Profiles including strips and rods.

Polycarbonate (PC) profiles offer unmatched impact resistance and flexibility, making them ideal for structural applications in construction and automotive industries where durability is essential. Acrylic profiles provide crystal-clear transparency and excellent UV resistance, perfect for decorative and protective uses like display fixtures and outdoor signage.

Nylon 6 & 12 Custom-Extruded Plastic Profiles

Nylon 6 & 12

  • Excellent wear resistance.
  • Excellent heat resistance.
  • Excellent resistance to oils and chemicals.
  • Outstanding strength and rigidity.
  • Available in flexible and rigid grades.
  • Standard or custom color capability.

Nylon 6 offers excellent tensile strength and flexibility, making it ideal for durable industrial applications like conveyor components and flexible tubing. Nylon 12 provides superior chemical resistance and low moisture absorption, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments such as automotive fuel lines and pneumatic systems.

Stack of multicolored Polyethylene, Polypropylene Custom-Extruded Plastic Profiles

Polyethylene, Polypropylene

  • Lightweight, economical resins available in standard and specialty grades.
  • Hollow shapes and solid profile designed for your special applications.
  • Custom cut length capabilities.
  • Standard or custom colors.

Polyethylene offers exceptional flexibility and chemical resistance, making it ideal for applications like fluid transfer tubing and protective packaging in industrial settings. Polypropylene provides excellent thermal stability and corrosion resistance, suitable for high-temperature fluid lines and durable components in food processing and chemical industries.

What Industries Use Custom-Extruded Plastic Profiles?

Petro Extrusion Technologies’ custom-extruded plastic profiles, crafted from thermoplastics like polycarbonate, nylon, acrylic, polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, PVC, and more, serve a wide range of industries due to their tailored shapes, durability, and versatility. These profiles are designed to meet specific requirements, offering precision, strength, and customization. Key industries include:

  • Construction Industry: Builders and architects use custom profiles for window frames, door seals, and structural components, leveraging their weather resistance, insulation properties, and ability to be fabricated into complex shapes for aesthetic and functional applications.
  • Automotive Industry: Manufacturers employ custom profiles for seals, gaskets, and interior trims, benefiting from lightweight, durable materials like PC, Acrylic, and Nylon as well as Polypropylene and Polyethylenes.
  • Medical Industry: Companies rely on custom profiles for sterilizable tubing and equipment housings, utilizing FDA-compliant materials like PVC and acrylic for fluid transfer systems and protective shields in healthcare settings.
  • Retail Industry: Retailers utilize custom profiles for point-of-purchase displays, signage, and shelving, taking advantage of acrylic’s clarity and ease of fabrication for visually appealing, durable assemblies. Living Hinge Profiles are available from stock as well as on a custom basis offering durability, ease of assembly and installation.
  • Industrial Manufacturing: Factories use custom profiles in conveyor systems, protective rail covers, and component housings, with materials like MDS-filled nylon (Nyla-Glide GR™) offering superior wear resistance and lubricity for high-performance applications.
  • Aerospace Industry: Aerospace firms incorporate custom profiles in cabin components and protective covers, valuing nylon, acrylic and polycarbonate for their lightweight strength and UV resistance in demanding conditions.
  • Fluid Transfer: Processors use custom profiles for all types of industrial liquids, or air transfer tubing and components. Materials include Flex PVC, PVC/PUR, PP, PE, Nylon, and all types of Layflat tubing.

Petro Extrusion Technologies’ ability to produce custom profiles with precise tolerances, specialty cut lengths, and co-extrusion options ensures these industries’ unique needs are met with high-quality, sustainable solutions.

 

Design Support and Engineering Collaboration

At Petro Extrusion Technologies, we don’t just manufacture, we collaborate. Our engineering team works closely with customers to refine profile designs, select optimal materials, and ensure manufacturability. Whether you’re starting from a sketch or refining an existing part, we provide CAD support, prototype development, and performance testing to help bring your vision to life.

Co-Extrusion and Multi-Material Capabilities

For applications requiring dual properties — such as rigidity and flexibility, or clarity and adhesion — we offer co-extrusion services. This process allows us to combine two or more materials into a single profile, enabling features like integrated seals, color stripes, or bonding layers. Co-extrusion is ideal for complex assemblies, packaging components, and multi-functional parts.

Post-Extrusion Services

Beyond extrusion, we offer a full suite of secondary operations to streamline your production process:
• Precision cutting to length, including angle cuts
• Hole punching, slotting, and notching
• Tape application (foam, gel, or specialty adhesives)
• Custom labeling and packaging
• Assembly-ready finishing

These services reduce your need for additional vendors and help accelerate time to market.

Sustainability and Material Sourcing

We prioritize sustainability by offering recyclable materials, efficient production methods, and sourcing options that meet environmental standards. Many of our thermoplastics including polypropylene, polyethylene, and nylon, are available in recycled or bio-based grades. We also support RoHS and REACH compliance for customers with regulatory requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Materials Can Be Used for Custom Plastic Profiles?

We can extrude most thermoplastics, including polycarbonate, acrylic, nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, PVC, and more, depending on your application’s requirements.

Can You Add Adhesive Tape to Custom Profiles?

Yes, we offer both foam and gel double-faced tape application to nearly any custom profile as part of our post-extrusion services.

Do You Offer Color Matching for Custom Orders?

We do. Our team can match standard or custom colors across a wide range of materials, including clear, FDA, UV-stabilized, and flame-retardant grades.

What Is the Typical Lead Time for Custom Extrusions?

Lead times vary based on complexity, tooling, and volume, but most custom projects begin within a few weeks of finalizing specifications.