Custom Plastic Profiles

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Custom Profile

Custom orders are an ACE, Absolute Custom Extrusions specialty: we’ve been providing solutions for over 35 years. Our engineering staff will work with you to get the custom profile that will meet your specifications.

Custom Profiles

We have flexible production systems that easily accommodate small, medium, or large runs.

If you are looking for ways to save, we also offer standard plastic profiles and recycled materials.

Extruded plastic profiles typically consist of extrusions that have distinctive cross-sectional shapes. These types of extrusions can be long channels or small corner components.

Available Profile Sizes

Profiles 1/8" to 6" Wide
Wall Thickness from .030" to .250"
Cut to Length

Materials Available for Extruded Plastic Profiles

Heat, pressure, chemical resistance, durability, and dimensional stability are some of the characteristics we base our material selections on.

Our current list of materials contains the following:

Polystyrene (HIPS)
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Polypropylene (PP)
Low or Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE, LLDPE)
PVC Rigid or Flexible (Polyvinyl Chloride)
CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride)
Engineered Thermoplastics

Other materials can be used, but are on a per-request basis.

Recycled materials can be used when requirements permit.

Call us now to see what other suitable materials may be available to meet your application’s requirement.

Standard Colors we Offer

Color availability is dependent on material selection

Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Grey, White and Black

Custom color matching available.

Industries Served

Agriculture
Automotive
Building & Construction
Display & P-O-P
Defense
Electrical
Electronics
Energy & Renewable Energy
General Industry - Industrial
Housewares, Appliances & Home Furnishings
Lawn & Garden
Machinery & Commercial Tool
Marine
Medical, Dental, Veterinarian, Laboratory & Pharmaceutical
Modular & Storage
Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Packaging
Research & Development
Sporting Goods, Hobbies, Crafts, Games & Toys
Transportation
Water Treatment & Wastewater Management
Wholesale Suppliers & Distribution

Inline & Secondary Operations

Cut to Length, Coiled or Spooled
Deburring
Drilling
Heat Sealing
Labeling & UPC Application
Notching
Printing
Prototypes
Punching
Rolling
Slitting
Stamping
Two-way Adhesive Backing
Other Secondary Operations Available

Function Driven Profile Design

ACE begins each project by examining how the profile interacts with adjacent components. This includes evaluating clearances, contact points, and the direction of applied forces. The design may incorporate features that help manage alignment, distribute pressure, or protect surrounding surfaces.

Profiles can be configured to support:

Controlled sliding or guiding
Edge protection or surface isolation
Alignment within channels or tracks
Retention of panels, inserts, or covers
Visual or tactile differentiation within assemblies

This function first approach ensures the geometry is shaped around the application rather than adapted from an existing form.

Material Behavior and Performance Matching

ACE selects materials based on how the profile must perform during installation and long term use. Considerations include:

How the profile responds to bending or compression
Whether it must maintain shape under load
How it interacts with fasteners or mating parts
Exposure to cleaning agents, sunlight, or temperature swings
Requirements for rigidity, cushioning, or controlled flexibility

This evaluation ensures the chosen material supports the intended mechanical and environmental conditions without over engineering or unnecessary cost.

Production Flexibility and Build Strategy

ACE structures production around the needs of the project rather than forcing customers into fixed run sizes. Profiles can be produced in continuous lengths, segmented pieces, or formats that support automated assembly.

Build strategies may include:

Short validation runs for fit checking
Mid volume batches for scheduled builds
Long run programs for recurring production
Packaging configurations that support line side use

This flexibility helps customers align procurement with their manufacturing cadence.

Integration Support

ACE assists customers in preparing the profile for integration into their assemblies. This may include:

Reviewing how the profile interfaces with hardware
Evaluating installation steps for efficiency
Identifying opportunities to reduce assembly time
Ensuring the profile’s geometry supports consistent placement

This support helps reduce downstream adjustments and ensures the profile performs as intended once installed.

FAQ

How Early Should ACE Be Involved in a Custom Profile Project?

Involving ACE during the concept or layout stage helps ensure the profile’s geometry aligns with installation and performance requirements before tooling is developed.

Can ACE Help Refine an Existing Profile Design?

Yes. ACE can review an existing shape, identify areas that may cause assembly challenges, and recommend adjustments that improve consistency or manufacturability.

What Determines the Best Material for a Custom Profile?

Material selection is based on how the profile must behave during use, including flexibility, load response, environmental exposure, and interaction with adjacent components.

Does ACE Support Low Volume or Prototype Quantities?

ACE can produce limited quantities for evaluation before transitioning to larger production runs, allowing customers to validate fit and function.

Design, engineering, prototyping and material selection are the services that make Absolute Custom Extrusions a better business partner. Please click here for more information on our services.

Other operations are available upon request. Let us be your plastic manufacturing resource.

Please contact your ACE sales representative at 414-332-8133 or email to discuss products and services. Or fill out the Request For Quote form below.

Shaping the World with Plastic Extrusions for Over 35 Years