Plastic Extrusion Machines

Find a variety of plastic extrusion machines online to find the best fit
By Octavia McFerrin Plastic extruder machines vary greatly in how much and what they can do, though their main function is to break down plastic, usually into small pellets, and convert it into various shapes for making a wide assortment of goods. Whether your business manufactures plastic drinking cups, plastic toy parts or plastic machinery parts, keep in mind that plastic extruder machines are big, heavy and typically expensive. There are ways to save money when you buy industrial extrusion machines, but you'll need to know what to look for if trying to go the inexpensive route.

Understand that no matter if you're buying new or refurbished, a plastic extrusion machine is a big investment, so look for the following:

1. Extrusion machines manufacturers with great customer support,

2. Refurbished extrusion machines for bottom-line prices, and

3. Higher-end plastic extrusion equipment from leading manufacturers.

Use manufacturer directories to do initial research on plastic extrusion machines

Find a plastic extrusion machine built to suit the needs of your business through manufacturer directories. Manufacturer directories are required tools for first-time buyers. They offer brief company profiles which includes information about how long the company has existed, what kind of clients they serve and what lines of products they sell.
Try:  Check out more than 50 company profiles at Jobwerx. Click and compare up to 4 manufacturers at a time with Tradekey. Fill out their inquiry form to contact manufacturers directly.

Consider refurbished plastic extrusion equipment for your business

Plastic extruding machines at their cheapest are typically used or refurbished. If you're going with refurbished equipment, make sure to get in writing what kind of support you'll require. Directories of refurbished equipment are great for finding the products best suited for your business, but often come with no recourse if the deal turns sour.
Try:  Contact a wide variety of refurbished plastic extrusion machine sellers through Plastemart.com. PerryVidex, a trusted machinery provider for more than 75 years, also offers refurbished machines from a wide range of manufacturers.

Buy industrial plastic extrusion machines when your business expands or needs an upgrade

If you're willing to fork over the big bucks, a new extrusion machine might be right for you. Large-scale operations looking for an upgrade, or businesses that have mass-produced plastic parts or plastic products before, are familiar with small or used plastic extrusion equipment. Find companies who sell new equipment online if you want to upgrade.
Try:  Overseas companies like Shang Ta Chai Industrial Co., Ltd., and RuiAn LianXing Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd, both boast a beautiful line of extrusion machinery with excellent customer service. For machines made and sold in the U.S., contact Complete Plastic Systems.

• If you plan to purchase plastic extrusion machines from an offshore company, don't forget to factor in the cost of shipping such heavy equipment. Also make sure the manufacturer makes provisions for protecting your equipment during shipment.