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There is no single best PVC profile. The most suitable profile depends on the shape required and how it will be used...
PVC profiles come in many forms, such as angle trims, flat strips, channels and capping trims. Each has a specific shape that may be useful in different situations. The choice depends on the type of edge or surface, the installation method, and practical requirements. At MKM Extrusions, we have a large selection of profiles in the stock range which are made from rigid PVC. There is

Yes, there are different grades of PVC, each with different properties depending on the intended application...
PVC can be formulated in various ways depending on its intended use. Some grades are flexible due to the addition of plasticisers, while others (such as uPVC) are unplasticised and more rigid. Additives can also influence UV resistance, impact strength and other material characteristics. At MKM Extrusions, our range of stock profiles are manufactured mainly in rigid PVC, with some selected

uPVC is a type of plastic, the letters are an abbreviation for unplasticised polyvinyl chloride. It is a rigid and durable material used in profile extrusion applications...
Unlike flexible PVC, uPVC does not contain added plasticisers. This gives it a firm structure and makes it suitable for applications where flexibility is not needed. Some forms of uPVC are weather resistant which can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments. At MKM Extrusions, all the rigid plastic profiles on our online

PVC profiles come in a variety of different shapes such as L shaped angles, channels, flat strips, and capping trims...
Profile shapes are created through the extrusion process, where molten plastic is pushed through a die to form a continuous length. The shape of the die or tool determines the cross-section of the profile. Common shapes include L (angle trims), U (channels), T, J, and flat profiles. At MKM Extrusions, a large stock range of profiles are available for many commonly used shapes. Custom

A 90-degree angle is called a right angle...
It is one of the most common and easily recognisable angles, forming an L shape. Right angles are used as a standard reference in design, construction and manufacturing because of their precise geometry. Many plastic profiles, including angle trims, are extruded with a fixed 90-degree shape to fit corners or edges cleanly. At MKM Extrusions, these are made from external grade PVC and are referred to as plastic angle trims, corner trims and corner joints.

Extrusion is a manufacturing process used to create long, continuous profiles which have a consistent cross-section. These include edging trims, channels, joining profiles and tubes...
During the extrusion process, raw materials are melted and pushed through a shaped die or tool. As the material exits the die, it takes on the die’s shape, it is then cooled and cut to length. The resulting plastic profiles are used across a wide range of sectors and industries. At MKM Extrusions, the extrusion process

Many thermoplastics can be extruded, including PVC, polyethylene, polystyrene and ABS. Different companies specialise in different materials...
Plastic is often used for the extrusion process, it softens when heated and solidifies when cooled. In the case of profile extrusion, raw materials are melted and pushed through a die or tool to form continuous lengths. Many different industries and sectors use plastic extrusions for a wide range of purposes, such as shopfitting, refurbishment, exhibition stands,

It depends on the type of extrusion process, but for rigid plastic extrusion PVC compound is usually used in pellet form...
At MKM Extrusions, the rigid stock range on our online shop is manufactured from an external grade of rigid PVC. The process starts with PVC granules, which are heated and pushed through a shaped die to form continuous profile lengths which are cut to size. This material is used to produce a range of rigid (and in some cases flexible) profiles, including plastic angle trims, plastic

Plastic extrusions are made by heating raw materials in pellet form and forcing them through a shaped die to form a continuous profile...
The profile extrusion process starts by feeding plastic granules into an extruder machine where it is heated until molten. The material is then pushed through a die that defines the shape of the profile. After exiting the die the profile is cooled and cut to length. At MKM Extrusions, this method is used to produce a wide range of PVC trims and profiles, including

Plastic U channel is often used for edging, capping, sliding track, spcing or other purposes where a three-sided profile is needed...
Plastic channel profiles fits over the edge of a surface and they are often used with boards or panels. Common uses of plastic U channel include finishing edges, guiding sliding elements or acting as a protective cap. However, U channels are also used in many other ways, as applications can vary greatly depending on the industry or project. At MKM Extrusions, U channels