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All j-channels are not created equal! FleX-J, the flexible j-channel from Extrudex, does things the competition just can’t. One of the biggest challenges contractors and finishers face is getting channel around arches and curved surfaces without buckling. FleX-J was...

Ask any layman if they know what extrusion looks like and they will give you a quizzical look. Trying to explain extrusion is like teaching a foreign language to your friends and family. You might want to start by giving them some real-world applications to introduce...

FleX-J by Extrudex revolutionized the way j-channels work on round and other geometrically shaped windows and door frames. Before flexible J-channels, the process for bending the material was an incredible headache. Watch a YouTube video about bending j-Channel and...

Design Creates Impact Customer Experience Is Key In the extrusion industry, innovation is really powered by the people who will ultimately use the product you are creating. Attendees at September’s Plastic Caps & Closures 2016 conference in Chicago know this...

Looking for a capable, reliable plastic extrusion company who can also handle your heat welding needs? You will find just that at Extrudex. There are many reasons to work with us on your heat welding project, including: • We are experts in the process of heat welding....

You may not immediately associate the future of automotive design with plastics—but they are actually very closely aligned. As consumers place greater demands on premium automobile finishes and more functional interior spaces, designers are turning to plastics to make...

Recently, there has been quite a bit of discussion around injection screws and their role in the plastic extrusion operation and process. While conventional wisdom has dictated that injection screws are necessary in order to get the plastic into processing, new...

Plastics are now being used for much more than just soda bottles and packaging. In fact, some of the newest plastics technology is protecting United States troops and will be provided as more of a standard offering beginning in 2019. This new technology, using...

Polycarbonate tube and polycarbonate extrusions offer benefits in terms of applications that many other materials simply can’t offer. This material, known for its clear, see-through, characteristics is one of the best options for customers who need specifically...

Three-dimensional printing is set to take consumer manufacturer products by storm. Having access to the ability to actually produce a product in your home using a 3D printer may cause a tectonic shift in how many consumers get access to items.  Check out these ways...