Extruded profiles can come in a number of types as well as shapes. This includes tubes, rods, channels, rigid, flexible etc. That is the reason why they are called by the name of shaped extrusions. There is so much range available in Pipes and tubes that they are now in fact separated from the grouping of extruded profiles and represent an industry on their own.

Profiles are generally shapes that are non circular in nature. Exception to this is the circular or symmetrical extruded product, in the form of capillary tubing. Profiles can also be solid, hollow, or both. Hollow sections find a place in applications like, tapes, window frame profiles, edgings, and gaskets, There could be structural shapes in the form a T, U, I, or H, squares, etc. Simple profiles can include solid or V shapes.

Popular Plastic Extruded Shapes

• Plastic U-Channels
  Plastic U Channels are produced by use of variety durable materials. U Channels are an ideal option to cover sharp edges as also to protect parts during shipping.
  
  
  
• Angle Extruded Plastic Profiles
  Stock Angle extruded plastic profiles provides an excellent option when it comes to quick fabrication of parts, edge protections and lots of other things. The material used may range from soft to hard along with flexible to hard options. A typical shape of the stock Angle extruded profile is shown here.
  
  
  
• J-Shaped Extruded Plastic Profiles
  J shaped extruded profiles are also a good option for a variety of applications. The material used may range from PVC, polyethylene, acrylic etc.
  
  
  
• Plastic Tubing
  Extruded plastic tubing are made using a vast range of plastic materials. Extrude tubes can also come in a variety of shapes. This includes, oval, triangular, rectangular, round or square.
  
  
  
• Extruded Plastic pipes and rods
  Extruded Plastic pipes and rods can come in a variety of shape and sizes like triangular, round, square, rectangle. A wide variety of material is used. Large size plastic profiles that is up to 40 feet in length is also not very uncommon.