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For best results plastic trim corners should cut using a fine-toothed saw. The finer the teeth, the smoother the cut. Cutting slowly helps reduce the risk of chipping...
Plastic trims, such as angle trims or flat strips, are made from external grade rigid PVC and have a fixed shape. To achieve a clean result when cutting corners, it’s best to use a fine-toothed saw. The finer the teeth, the smoother the cut. Always secure the trim properly before cutting, and use steady, controlled motion. For very

A corner trim is usually a 90-degree L shaped profile which is used to protect or finish corners and edges. Some other forms are available such as corner joints...
These profiles are designed to cover and neaten external or internal corners, offering a defined finish and helping to reduce visible wear on edges. They have a fixed L-shaped form and are often referred to as plastic angle trim or L shaped plastic trim. At MKM Extrusions, corner trims are made from external grade rigid PVC and are suitable

Square tubing is typically called box section, square tube or square plastic tube, describing its four-sided, box-like shape...
These plastic tubes have a box-like cross-section with four flat sides and right-angled corners. While often called “square,” some of these profiles could be rectangular and vary in width and height. The naming convention typically refers to the general shape rather than exact proportions. At MKM Extrusions, plastic square tubing is made from rigid PVC and is available in

The difference lies in the cross-section: square tubes have equal sides, while rectangular tubes have differing widths and heights...
Both are hollow profiles with four flat sides and right-angled corners. The key difference is that square tubes have the same width and height, while rectangular tubes do not. Despite this, at MKM Extrusions both shapes are referred to as square tubing, based on the overall style of the profile. All profiles in this category are made from rigid PVC and are available

One of the differences is in how they are measured: tubes are defined by their outer dimensions (OD) and shape, while pipes are defined by their internal diameter (ID) as this determines the capacity...
Plastic tubes (whether square, rectangular or round) are usually measured by their outside dimensions and wall thickness. They are often used for protective purposes, spacing, framing, flags and many other purposes. Pipes, in contrast, are often used for transporting liquids or gases and are defined

Extrusions can be identified by their consistent cross-sectional shape and the fact that they are made in continuous lengths...
An extrusion is typically a linear profile with a uniform shape throughout its entire length. It is produced by pushing molten plastic through a shaped die or tool, which determines its final form. Common profile extrusion shapes include plastic angle trims, plastic U channels, plastic flat bar strips and plastic tubing. All plastic trims and profiles that MKM Extrusions offer

The difference lies mainly in how they are measured and used. Pipes are defined by their internal diameter for fluid/gas transport, while tubes are measured by outer dimensions and are used for more general purpose applications...
Plastic pipes are usually (but not always) round and are often used to carry liquids or gases. Their sizing is based on the internal diameter to match flow requirements. Plastic tubes, on the other hand, can be round, square or rectangular, and are usually measured by their

Plastic strips are often referred to as flat bar strips or PVC flat strips. They are a type of plastic profile with two dimensions in the cross-section: width and thickness...
These flat, linear profiles are often used for edging, spacing, covering gap, finishing surfaces and many more applications. At MKM Extrusions, plastic strips are made from PVC and are available in both rigid and flexible versions. The rigid type is supplied in straight lengths, while the flexible version is delivered coiled.

Plastic strip is a flat PVC profile with a rectangular cross-section, used for edging, spacing or surface finishing...
It is a simple, two-dimensional plastic extrusion with defined width and thickness. Plastic flat bar strips can neaten edges of boards and panels, providing a smooth and professional finish. At MKM Extrusions, plastic strips are manufactured from PVC and are available in both rigid and flexible forms. The rigid version is supplied in straight lengths, while the flexible version comes

Plastic profile extrusion is a manufacturing process where heated plastic is forced through a shaped die to produce continuous profiles with a fixed cross-section...
The process starts with feeding plastic granules such as PVC into an extruder, where the material is melted. It is then pushed through a die that defines the profile's shape. Once formed, the profile is cooled and cut to length. At MKM Extrusions, this method is used to produce a wide range of plastic profiles including plastic angle trims,