Plastic Extrusion Capabilities

Plastic Extrusion for Hose Protection, Tubing, Netting and Edge Liners

Caplugs has expertise across four distinct plastic extrusion product lines: hose protection and spiral wrap, plastic tubing, Sleeve-Web netting and edge liners. Each process supports a different set of protection, packaging, shipping, storage or component-protection needs, with catalog product options and custom quote support available.

Caplugs plastic extrusion products
Hose Protection

Spiral Wrap and Hose Guard for Hydraulic and Pneumatic Hoses

Protect critical hydraulic and pneumatic hoses in harsh working conditions with hose guard and spiral wrap products from Caplugs. Caplugs manufactures high-quality spiral wrap hose protection with five extrusion lines, including right- and left-cut product options, material variations with special performance characteristics and a wide range of colors and sizes.

Products are available in smaller pre-cut lengths or custom, cut-to-length sizes for easier installation. Caplugs' proprietary extrusion methods support consistency, accuracy and scalable production.

Caplugs spiral wrap and hose guard for hydraulic and pneumatic hoses
Prototyping:
2 weeks, existing tooling
Production Tooling:
8 weeks, custom tooling
Materials:
PE, PETG, CAP, PP and PVC
Colors:
Standard colors: clear. Custom color matching also available.
Secondary Operations:
Assembly, cutting, printing and welding
Lot Traceability:
Yes
Material Certification:
Yes
Compliance to CGMP:
Yes
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Plastic Tubing

Plastic Tubing for Packaging, Shipping and Product Protection

Caplugs plastic tubing is ideal for packaging, shipping and transport applications. Tubing is available in a wide variety of diameters and lengths offered in open-end or closed-end variations.

Tube styles are available with standard or heavy wall options to support specific packaging applications. Tubes can be produced in a wide variety of colors, both transparent and opaque. Choose from a wide variety of tube ends and customize with our secondary pad-printing process.

Caplugs plastic tubing products
Prototyping:
2 weeks, existing tooling
Production Tooling:
8 weeks, custom tooling
Max. Diameter:
4 inches / 101.6 mm
Min. Diameter:
.250 inches / 6.35 mm
Max. Wall Thickness:
Material dependent: PETG / PVC - .060 inches; PE / PP - .120 inches
Min. Wall Thickness:
.010 inches / .254 mm
Tolerances:
+/- .003 inches wall thickness; +/- .010 inch ID; +/- .062 inch length
Shapes:
Round, oval, rectangle, square and symmetrical
Materials:
PE, PETG, CAP, PP and PVC
Colors:
Standard colors: clear. Custom color matching also available.
Secondary Operations:
Assembly, cutting, printing and welding
Lot Traceability:
Yes
Material Certification:
Yes
Compliance to CGMP:
Yes
Request a Custom Quote
Sleeve-Web Netting

Protective Netting Protects Components From Impact and Surface Scratching

Caplugs netting protects any shape component during shipping and storage. Available in sleeve to slide over components or flat sheets to layer products. Its flexibility makes it ideal for sliding over irregularly shaped parts and clinging to provide snug protection.

From wine and spirit bottles to gas cylinders and medical instruments, netting can provide protection during shipping and storage. Caplugs netting is available pre-cut, custom cut-to-length or in spool format, with inline cutting available to meet desired length requirements.

Caplugs Sleeve-Web netting products
Prototyping:
2 weeks, existing tooling
Production Tooling:
8 weeks, custom tooling
Max. Thickness:
.135 inches / 3.43 mm
Min. Thickness:
.050 inches / 1.27 mm
Max. Width:
14.0 inches / 355.60 mm
Min. Width:
.400 inches / 10.16 mm
Tolerances:
+/- .010 inch mesh thickness; +/- .125 inch ID; +/- .062 inch length
Materials:
PE, PETG, CAP, PP and PVC
Colors:
Standard colors: clear. Custom color matching also available.
Secondary Operations:
Assembly, cutting, printing and welding
Lot Traceability:
Yes
Material Certification:
Yes
Compliance to CGMP:
Yes
Request a Custom Quote
Edge Liners

Edge Liners for Sheet Metal and Openings

Caplugs edge liners help protect sharp edges and openings in sheet metal. Caplugs offers a variety of standard and custom edge liners for large holes, irregular shapes and sheet metal face protection.

In some applications, edge liners can also be used as spacers to protect the sheet metal face or installed around large or irregularly shaped openings.

Caplugs edge liners for sheet metal protection
Prototyping:
2 weeks, existing tooling
Production Tooling:
8 weeks, custom tooling
Materials:
PE, PETG, CAP, PP and PVC
Colors:
Standard colors: clear. Custom color matching also available.
Secondary Operations:
Assembly, cutting, printing and welding
Lot Traceability:
Yes
Material Certification:
Yes
Compliance to CGMP:
Yes
Request a Custom Quote
Choose Your Path

Standard Extruded Products or Custom Extrusion Support?

Manufacturing Confidence

Quality Management Systems

Caplugs' extrusion capabilities are supported by quality systems, process controls and documentation practices that help ensure consistency across catalog products and custom extrusion requirements.

Whether you need hose protection, tubing, netting, edge liners or a custom extruded solution, our team can help evaluate your requirements and support reliable product performance.

Capabilities include:

  • Material and Profile Validation
  • Dimensional tolerance review
  • Prototype and Production Sample Inspection
  • Batch-to-batch material traceability
  • Internal quality & process controls
PPAP Certification Quality Lab ISO Class 8 ISO Certification

Extrusion Questions

What plastic extrusion products does Caplugs offer?

Caplugs offers several extruded product lines, including hose protection and spiral wrap, plastic tubing, netting and edge liners for protection, packaging, shipping, storage, masking and component applications.

Does Caplugs offer hose protection and spiral wrap products?

Yes. Caplugs offers a full line of hose protection products, including hose guard and spiral wrap for hydraulic and pneumatic applications, as well as hose sleeves for burst and containment protection. Options include a variety of colors and sizes, right- and left-cut products, pre-cut lengths and custom cut-to-length sizes.

What types of plastic tubing does Caplugs provide?

Plastic tubing is available in both open and closed-end styles. Choose from round and square variations or work with our team on a custom shape. Tubing can be cut-to-length to meet your requirements.

What is Sleeve-Web netting used for?

Sleeve-Web netting is used to protect smooth, threaded, cylindrical or irregularly shaped parts during shipping and storage. It can be supplied pre-cut, custom cut-to-length or in spools.

What are edge liners used for?

Edge liners help protect sharp edges and openings in sheet metal. They can also be used around large or irregularly shaped holes and may support masking processes in some applications.

Can Caplugs provide custom extruded products?

Yes. Caplugs can help evaluate custom extrusion needs such as product family, material, size, length, color, cut-to-length requirements, application environment and production volume.

What is flat sheet netting used for?

Flat-sheet netting is used to layer nesting parts for protection during shipment. Can be sold in custom sized sheets or on a spool.

Need Help with an Extruded Product?

Whether you need hose protection, plastic tubing, netting, edge liners or a custom extruded solution, Caplugs can help evaluate your application, catalog options and production requirements.

Caplugs extrusion machine