Plastic extrusion is already a cost-effective and efficient way to produce large scale production runs of everyday products. Between proper material selection and working with the right company, your product should already be of high quality and perform well.

But there are ways to further enhance your order both visually and from an operational standpoint. Plastic extrusion secondary services are important to consider as you map out the scope of your manufacturing project.

Secondary services can range from ultrasonic welding and embossing to assembly and even decorating. No matter the function, plastic extrusion services can increase the value of your product and put a defining stamp on your market.

Learn the importance of plastic extrusion secondary services from Port Erie Plastics.

Key Benefits of Plastic Extrusion Secondary Services

Plastic extrusion secondary services offer numerous benefits. The benefits are more than just aesthetic.

Improved Performance

Key secondary services such as routing can improve part performance so long as the service has been performed correctly. Secondary services such as routing, punching, or even CNC work improve performance because they can create different shapes in the component that standard extrusion services cannot.

Customization

Utilizing secondary services for your plastic extrusion orders unlocks numerous customization options that can set your product apart from the competition. Services such as decorating, surface coatings, or hot stamping can make your product unique.

Ready-to-Use

Assembly services allow the manufacturer to not only create your plastic extruded parts, but also assemble them with any other components that are part of the order, thus making it ready to use once it arrives to you.

Visual Enhancement

Secondary services are often thought of as a way to make your product ‘pop’ from a visual standpoint. Here, pad printing is one of the most common plastic extrusion secondary services performed.

Common Plastic Extrusion Secondary Services

While every plastic manufacturer is different, there are a few common services existing on the market. Port Erie offers:

• Assembly
• Decorating
• Pad printing
• Heat transfer
• Hot stamp
• Heat stake
• Ultrasonic welding
• Packaging
• Distribution
• Warehousing

Applicable Advantages

The benefits of plastic extrusion secondary services are stronger products and a competitive advantage.

Key advantages include:

• Shorter lead times: By finding a manufacturer who offers secondary services, you can shorten the entire production process and keep shipping and transfer costs down.
• Higher quality is achieved when plastic extrusion secondary services are offered in-house by your extrusion manufacturer, especially when backed by an ISO certification and including quality control checks throughout multiple points of production.

Connect With Port Erie Plastics for Your Plastic Extrusion Secondary Services Today

Port Erie Plastics has proudly served the needs of customers since 1953. As we continue to push new boundaries, we know how important secondary services can be. It’s a way for your business to leave its mark both visually and from a performance perspective.

We serve areas across the Midwest and East Coast, but aren’t limited to just those regions. Consider us for your next plastic extrusion secondary services project, and contact us today.