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Manufacturing Extrusion

Continuous profile production for tubing, pipes, sheets, and complex cross-sections — critical for irrigation, construction, and industrial applications.

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Capability Overview

Extrusion

Extrusion produces long continuous profiles by forcing heated polymer through a die. US buyers source extruded tubing, drip lines, edge trim, and structural profiles from Thailand and China at competitive MOQs.

Verified extrusion partners in our network support custom die design, co-extrusion, and pressure testing for irrigation and ag applications.

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Extrusion line and industrial plastics production

Processes

  • ✓Profile extrusion
  • ✓Tube and pipe extrusion
  • ✓Sheet and film extrusion
  • ✓Co-extrusion (multi-layer)
  • ✓Cut-to-length and punching

Materials & Industries

Common materials

PEPPPVCRubber compoundsSilicone

Typical US buyer industries

  • • Irrigation
  • • Construction
  • • Automotive trim
  • • Medical tubing
  • • Packaging

Sourcing Specs

MOQ & Lead Times

Typical ranges from network profiles — your program may differ based on tooling, volume, and factory load.

Minimum order quantity (MOQ)

Typical volume MOQ
5,000–20,000 meters per profile (varies by die complexity)
Pilot / sample run
500–2,000 meters trial reel
Notes
Custom die fabrication is a one-time cost — amortize over first production run. Standard drip-line profiles often have lower MOQ at Thailand ag specialists.

Lead times

Samples
5–10 days (standard profile) · 3–4 weeks (custom die + first extrusion)
Tooling
3–4 weeks custom die fabrication
Production
3–5 weeks after sample approval
Export staging
2–4 days reel packing and container loading

Materials

Material Options

Common resin grades and applications — specify exact grade and certification requirements in your RFQ.

Grade / materialTypical use case
HDPE / LDPEIrrigation tubing, drip lines, agricultural conduit
PVC (rigid / flexible)Construction profiles, electrical conduit, trim
PPChemical-resistant tubing, automotive trim
Silicone / rubber compoundMedical tubing, high-temp seals
Co-extruded barrier layersUV + oxygen barrier for ag tubing longevity
Recycled content blendsSustainability programs — confirm US buyer acceptance of rPE/rPP

Quality

Quality Control

Standard QC pathways at network profiles for this capability.

  • Outer/inner diameter tolerance checks with go/no-go gauges at line speed
  • Burst pressure and hydrostatic testing for irrigation tubing programs
  • UV resistance validation — accelerated weathering per ASTM G154 where specified
  • Reel length verification and weight checks before export packing
  • Material lot CoA and color match against approved master sample

Export

Export Notes

Documentation and logistics considerations for US-bound shipments.

  • Reels or cut-length bundles packed for container loading — specify max reel weight for your warehouse
  • FOB Laem Chabang preferred for Thailand irrigation programs (direct US lanes)
  • HS codes vary by profile — Chapter 39 (plastics), 84 (irrigation equipment)
  • Pressure test certificates included for ag distributor compliance packages
  • Anti-UV packaging for long ocean transit on sensitive PE grades

US Buyers

What to Specify in Your RFQ

Include these details when requesting quotes for this capability.

  • Define tolerance on outer/inner diameter for tubing specs
  • Request burst pressure and UV resistance test data
  • Clarify reel length and packaging for container loading
  • Allow 3–4 weeks for custom die fabrication

Related capabilities

Injection MoldingBlow MoldingAssemblyPackaging

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