PVC pressure & drainage pipe
Water supply, drainage and conduit pipe from PVC dry-blend, 16–630 mm
From polymer to finished product
Plastic Extrusion Machines, Built Around the Product You Sell
Pipe, profile, straw or lamp cover — the product specification defines the extruder, die, calibration and downstream equipment. SUHUI engineers each extrusion line backward from your dimension range, output target and material plan.
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The Product Defines the Extrusion Line
An extrusion project starts from the opposite end of a recycling project. Recycling asks "what waste do I have?"; extrusion asks "what product must I deliver?". A plastic pipe extrusion line, a profile extrusion line and a drinking straw making machine share the same physics — screw, die, calibration, haul-off — but the product specification changes every one of those components.
Dimension range, wall thickness, applicable standard and line speed decide the extruder size and screw type: heat-sensitive PVC dry-blend needs a conical twin-screw extruder, while HDPE, PPR and PP pellets run on single screws. The same logic continues downstream — vacuum tanks, haul-off tonnage, cutter type, belling, coiling and stacking all follow the product, not the other way around.
Material strategy is the second decision. Virgin pellets, in-house reclaimed scrap and recycled pellets from a SUHUI recycling line can all feed the same extruder if pellet quality is controlled — and multi-layer co-extrusion lets a recycled core hide behind virgin skins to cut material cost without failing the standard.
Use this hub as a specification map: start from the product you need to produce, check the recommended machines, understand the six line sections that control quality, then send SUHUI your product drawing or sample for line-level engineering.
Choose an Extrusion Line by Product
Each row connects a real product requirement to the machines and technical guidance most likely to matter.
HDPE water & gas pipe
Pressure pipe up to large diameters, including 3-layer co-extrusion
PPR hot & cold water pipe
Plumbing and heating pipe with tight wall-thickness tolerance
PVC & PP profiles
Window, door, trunking, decorative and construction profiles
PP drinking straws
Food-grade straight, flexible and spoon straws at high line speed
PC LED light covers
Translucent polycarbonate lamp housings and diffuser profiles
Six Line Sections That Decide Extruded Product Quality
An extrusion line is one synchronized system. Every section either holds the product tolerance — or exports its error to the next machine.
01Compound and dose the material
PVC dry-blend needs heating-cooling mixing; PE and PPR need clean, dry pellets with stable dosing. Formulation errors made here surface later as scrap at the die.
02Plasticize in the extruder
Conical twin screws suit heat-sensitive PVC dry-blend; single screws suit PE, PPR and PP pellets. Screw geometry, L/D ratio and temperature control set melt quality and output.
03Form in the die head
The die distributes melt into the final cross-section. Spiral distributors, adjustable centering and co-extrusion layers determine wall uniformity and material savings.
04Calibrate and cool under vacuum
Vacuum sizing sleeves fix the outer diameter while spray tanks remove heat in stages. Tank length and water management must match line speed and wall thickness.
05Haul off and cut to length
The haul-off sets wall thickness against extruder output; planetary or chipless cutters deliver clean square ends. Synchronization here decides dimensional stability.
06Bell, coil, print and stack
Belling machines form socket ends, coilers wind small-diameter pipe, printers add marking and stackers organize output. Downstream scope defines how much labor the line needs.
Types of Plastic Extrusion Machines by Product Line
This live directory follows the WordPress product catalog, so newly published extrusion machines appear in the correct cluster automatically. Recycling equipment lives in its own hub: plastic recycling machines.
Extrusion
Production lines by product type
Categories listed the way buyers specify them: pipe products first, then profiles, then high-speed straw extrusion.
3 machines
Plastic Pipe Extrusion Line
Single and multi-cavity lines for PVC, HDPE and PPR pipe, plus tube-shaped products such as straws and lamp covers.
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3 machines
Plastic Profile Extrusion Line
Extrusion lines for PVC and PP construction, window and decorative profiles.
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1 machine
PP Drinking Straw Making Machine
High-speed extrusion systems for food-grade PP drinking straws.
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Feedstock
Prepare and reclaim the material
Machines that turn scrap and compound into extrusion-ready pellets — and keep startup waste inside the material loop.
4 machines
Plastic Recycling Pelletizing Line
Compacting and pelletizing systems that convert flakes, film and PVC compound into uniform extrusion-ready granules.
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3 machines
Auxiliary Machine
Mixers, squeezer-dryers and solid-state polymerization systems that support the main line.
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What Will the Line Run On?
The extruder does not care where the pellets came from — the product standard does. Choose the material strategy first; the line is specified to protect it.
Virgin route
Run virgin resin and compound
PVC dry-blend compound
Resin, stabilizer and filler blended in-house with heating-cooling mixers for full formulation control.
Virgin PE / PPR pellets
Pressure-pipe grades run directly on single-screw lines; drying and dosing keep the melt stable.
Food-grade PP
Certified virgin PP for straws and food-contact products, processed on dedicated clean equipment.
Recycled route
Run recycled and reclaimed material
Recycled PVC pellets
Pipe offcuts, profile scrap and cable compound repelletized into extrusion-ready PVC granules.
Recycled HDPE / PP pellets
Washed rigid regrind converted into uniform pellets for non-pressure pipe and profile layers.
In-house scrap reclaim
Startup lumps, rejected pipe and edge trim shredded and crushed back into the material loop.
Define the Product Specification First
Two extrusion lines with the same nominal output can deliver very different wall-thickness accuracy, changeover time and material consumption. A useful comparison fixes the product dimension range, standard and material plan before comparing machine lists.
Co-extrusion layers, gravimetric dosing, automatic wall-thickness control and downstream automation all move both the price and the cost per meter produced. Deciding these with an engineer early avoids re-quoting a line that was scoped against the wrong product assumptions.
Study the process, then specify with confidence:
Single-screw vs twin-screw extruders Understand profile extrusion Understand PVOC pipe requirements Plan a straw production line Understand pellet quality controls Prepare recycled feedstock correctly Explore the recycling machine hub
Plastic Extrusion Line Price Factors
- Product type, dimension range and wall thickness
- Output target in kg/h and annual volume
- Material: virgin, recycled or a defined mixture
- Mono-layer or multi-layer co-extrusion structure
- Applicable product standards and certifications
- Downstream scope: belling, coiling, printing, stacking
- Automation level and operator count per shift
- Plant layout, voltage and destination requirements
Plastic Extrusion Line Price Ranges
Use these factory-direct FOB ranges for budgeting. The final quotation depends on your product dimension range, output target, material plan and downstream scope.
| Extrusion line | Dimension range | Reference price (FOB) |
|---|---|---|
| PVC pipe extrusion line | Φ16–630 mm | $25,000 – $85,000 |
| HDPE pipe extrusion line | Φ20–800 mm | $35,000 – $150,000 |
| PPR pipe extrusion line | Φ20–800 mm | $35,000 – $150,000 |
| Profile extrusion line | Width 100–400 mm | $20,000 – $50,000 |
See PVC pipe line prices by diameter
| Pipe diameter | Reference price (FOB) |
|---|---|
| Φ16–40 mm (twin-cavity) | $25,000 – $30,000 |
| Φ50–160 mm | $30,000 – $35,000 |
| Φ75–250 mm | $35,000 – $40,000 |
| Φ110–315 mm | $45,000 – $50,000 |
| Φ160–450 mm | $50,000 – $60,000 |
| Φ315–630 mm | $75,000 – $85,000 |
See HDPE & PPR pipe line prices by diameter
| Pipe diameter | Reference price (FOB) |
|---|---|
| Φ20–110 mm | $35,000 – $40,000 |
| Φ50–250 mm | $40,000 – $50,000 |
| Φ160–450 mm | $65,000 – $75,000 |
| Φ280–630 mm | $85,000 – $100,000 |
| Φ315–800 mm | $90,000 – $150,000 |
Ranges are factory-direct FOB figures for budgeting only and exclude sea freight, duties and on-site installation. PPR pipe lines are priced in line with the HDPE table. A firm quotation is issued after reviewing your product specification, output target and plant conditions.
Scope the line around the product, then the budget follows
Dimension range, output target, co-extrusion layers and downstream scope move both price and cost per meter. Send your product drawing or sample and a SUHUI engineer will map a concrete line and budget.
Every Line Is Assembled and Test-Run Before It Ships
As a factory-direct plastic extrusion line manufacturer and supplier, SUHUI produces extruders, dies, calibration tables and downstream equipment in our own Zhangjiagang workshop. Each line is fully assembled, wired and trial-run with material before packing — so commissioning at your plant repeats a test that already passed.
That also means dies and calibration sleeves are matched to your exact dimension range, not picked from a generic size list. After delivery, the same engineers who built the line support installation, startup and spare parts directly.
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Send Your Product Specification to a SUHUI Engineer
Include the product type and dimension range, applicable standard, target output in kg/h, material plan, available plant space, voltage and destination country. A drawing or sample photo makes the proposal faster and more precise.
- Product-specific line recommendation
- Extruder, die and downstream configuration discussion
- Material, tolerance and output-quality checkpoints
- Factory-direct quotation and delivery scope
Request Line Configuration
Share practical product data. Our team will reply with a line direction rather than a generic brochure.
Plastic Extrusion Machine FAQ
What is a plastic extrusion machine?
It is equipment that melts plastic compound or pellets in a screw extruder and forces the melt through a shaped die to produce continuous products such as pipe, profile, tube or straws, followed by calibration, cooling, haul-off and cutting.
How much does a plastic extrusion line cost?
Price depends on the product dimension range, output in kg/h, material, number of co-extrusion layers, downstream scope and automation level. A useful quotation starts with product drawings or samples, target output and the material you plan to run.
Which extruder is used for PVC pipe?
Rigid PVC pipe is normally produced on conical or parallel twin-screw extruders because PVC dry-blend is heat-sensitive and needs gentle, uniform plasticizing. PE, PPR and PP pipe run on single-screw extruders.
What is co-extrusion and when is it worth it?
Co-extrusion combines two or more melt layers in one die, for example a 3-layer HDPE pipe with a recycled or foamed middle layer. It is worth it when it saves material cost or adds function while the outer layers keep the required surface and standard compliance.
Can an extrusion line run recycled material?
Yes, when pellet quality is controlled. Non-pressure pipe, conduit, profiles and middle layers of co-extruded products commonly use recycled PVC, HDPE or PP pellets. SUHUI also builds the recycling lines that prepare this feedstock.
How do I choose the right line capacity?
Work backward from confirmed orders and running hours rather than nameplate output. Dimension changeover time, startup scrap and downstream handling all reduce effective capacity and belong in the calculation.
What decides pipe wall thickness accuracy?
Die centering, vacuum calibration stability and precise synchronization between extruder output and haul-off speed. Gravimetric dosing and automatic wall-thickness control reduce material consumption at tight tolerances.
What downstream equipment does a pipe line need?
At minimum a haul-off and cutter. Depending on the product: a belling machine for socket ends, a coiler for small diameters, inkjet printing for marking and tipping or stacking equipment for packing.
What information is needed for an extrusion line proposal?
Send the product type and dimension range, applicable standard, target output, material plan (virgin or recycled), available plant space, voltage and destination country. Product samples or drawings make the proposal faster and more precise.
Is SUHUI a plastic extrusion line manufacturer or a trading company?
SUHUI is a factory-direct plastic extrusion machine manufacturer and supplier. Extruders, dies, calibration tables and downstream equipment are built and trial-run in our own workshop, so you deal directly with the team that engineers the line.
Start With the Product. Engineer Backward From the Specification.
Send product drawings or samples, target output and your material plan. SUHUI will map the necessary line sections and equipment.