Plastic Extrusion Equipment: The Complete Industry Guide 2026
Plastic extrusion is a continuous, high-volume manufacturing process in which raw thermoplastic material — in the form of pellets, granules, or powder — is melted and forced through a shaped die to produce a product of uniform cross-section. The resulting output can be a sheet, board, film, pipe, profile, or rod, depending entirely on the geometry of the die and the downstream equipment used.