Capabilities

Co-Extrusion

Co-Extrusion information for custom plastic part buyers, engineers, purchasing teams, and OEM production programs.

Overview

Co-Extrusion for custom plastic part buyers.

Co-extrusion combines two materials or material streams into one extruded plastic part. MAC Plastics has six co-extruders across its production footprint, giving buyers a path for parts that need different colors, durometers, surfaces, or functional zones in one profile.

Applications

Where this fits.

Rigid-flex profiles
Multi-color trim
Sealing profiles
Protective edges
Functional surface layers

Materials

Material paths to review.

PVC with flexible PVC
Polypropylene combinations
Polyethylene combinations
TPE
TPU

Manufacturing

Production methods.

Co-extrusion review
Tooling development
Material compatibility review
Line selection

Industries

Who uses it.

Industrial manufacturing
OEM manufacturing
Construction
Agriculture
Transportation
Utilities and energy

Benefits

Why buyers use it.

Custom fit around the drawing, sample, or application
Material selection tied to real use conditions
Tooling and production planning before repeat orders
Secondary operations, packaging, and assembly support when needed
Clear quote path for engineers and procurement teams

How MAC approaches it

One quote path from part requirement to repeat production.

MAC Plastics connects the drawing, material, tooling, production method, finishing requirements, packaging, and delivery expectations before the job moves into production. That gives engineers and purchasing teams a clearer path from first conversation to repeat order.

Review the part

Confirm material and method

Plan tooling and finishing

Quote for repeat production

Get started

Send the files and questions that move the project forward.

Use the quote flow to upload drawings or CAD files, request design assistance, ask for material consultation, start a prototype conversation, or get a manufacturing review before tooling decisions are locked in.

Request a Quote Upload Drawings Upload CAD Files Speak With Engineering Request Design Assistance Material Consultation Prototype Consultation Manufacturing Review

FAQs

Clear answers for engineers, buyers, and purchasing teams.

What is co-extrusion?

Co-extrusion is the process of extruding two materials together into one plastic part with multiple functional zones.

When should a buyer consider co-extrusion?

Co-extrusion fits parts that need a rigid body with a flexible seal, a visible color stripe, a wear surface, or multiple performance characteristics in one profile.