If you are searching for a plastic welding rod manufacturer in the USA, the most important questions go beyond simply finding a spool of rod. Material consistency, polymer identification, diameter, profile, color, packaging and manufacturing capability all matter when welding rod is used in professional thermoplastic fabrication.
New Image Plastics Manufacturing produces plastic welding rod in Ohio for customers requiring standard welding rod as well as custom thermoplastic extrusion.
New Image Plastics Manufacturing
U.S. Thermoplastic Welding Rod Manufacturer
Canal Fulton, Ohio
Phone: 330-854-3010
Email:
newimageplastics@sbcglobal.net
What Is a Plastic Welding Rod Manufacturer?
A plastic welding rod manufacturer converts thermoplastic raw materials into controlled filler profiles used in thermoplastic welding.
Manufacturing involves more than melting plastic and making a strand. Depending on the application, important factors can include:
- polymer selection
- resin grade
- material formulation
- color
- rod diameter
- profile geometry
- dimensional consistency
- spooling
- packaging
- customer specifications
The finished welding rod must also be appropriate for the plastic being welded.
Plastic Welding Rod Made in the USA
New Image Plastics Manufacturing produces thermoplastic welding rod in the United States.
Customers searching for:
- plastic welding rod manufacturer USA
- American plastic welding rod manufacturer
- USA made plastic welding rod
- U.S. thermoplastic welding rod
- domestic plastic welding rod supplier
- industrial plastic welding rod manufacturer
can work directly with a domestic manufacturer for standard and custom requirements.
Plastic Welding Rod Materials
New Image Plastics Manufacturing produces welding rod in a broad range of thermoplastic materials.
HDPE Welding Rod
High-density polyethylene welding rod for compatible HDPE fabrication and repair.
Polyethylene Welding Rod
Polyethylene materials including LLDPE, LDPE, MDPE, HDPE and HMWPE.
Polypropylene Welding Rod
PP welding rod for compatible polypropylene sheet, tank, ductwork and fabrication applications.
PVC Welding Rod
Rigid and flexible PVC welding rod for compatible PVC formulations.
PVDF Welding Rod
PVDF thermoplastic welding rod for compatible industrial and specialty fabrication.
ABS Welding Rod
ABS filler rod for compatible ABS fabrication and repair.
PETG Welding Rod
PETG welding rod for compatible PETG sheet and thermoplastic fabrication.
TPU Welding Rod
Thermoplastic polyurethane welding rod for compatible flexible thermoplastic applications.
Polyethylene Welding Rod Manufacturer
Polyethylene is not a single universal material.
New Image Plastics Manufacturing works with multiple polyethylene families including:
- LLDPE welding rod
- LDPE welding rod
- MDPE welding rod
- HDPE welding rod
- HMWPE welding rod
The specific polyethylene should be selected according to the material being welded and the application requirements.
HDPE Welding Rod Manufacturer
HDPE welding rod is one of the most common filler materials used in industrial plastic fabrication.
Applications can include:
- HDPE tank fabrication
- polyethylene sheet fabrication
- industrial plastic repair
- containment systems
- liners
- ductwork
- fabricated plastic equipment
For welding information see How to Weld HDPE.
Polypropylene Welding Rod Manufacturer
New Image Plastics Manufacturing also produces polypropylene welding rod for compatible PP fabrication.
Polypropylene welding rod may be used in:
- PP tank fabrication
- thermoplastic sheet fabrication
- ductwork
- process equipment
- industrial plastic fabrication
- plastic repair
Polypropylene homopolymer, copolymer and modified formulations can have different characteristics. Match the filler to the actual application whenever possible.
See How to Weld Polypropylene .
PVC Welding Rod Manufacturer
PVC welding rod can be produced for suitable rigid and flexible PVC applications.
PVC formulations can differ considerably because of:
- plasticizers
- stabilizers
- fillers
- pigments
- processing additives
For this reason, identifying a material only as "PVC" may not always provide enough information for a specialized welding application.
See PVC Welding Rod.
PVDF Welding Rod Manufacturer
PVDF welding rod is used in compatible fluoropolymer fabrication, including specialized chemical-resistant and industrial applications.
Specific PVDF resin grades and application requirements should be considered when selecting welding filler.
See PVDF Welding Rod.
ABS, PETG and TPU Welding Rod Manufacturer
In addition to polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and PVDF, New Image Plastics Manufacturing can produce additional thermoplastic welding rod materials including:
Other thermoplastic materials and custom extrusion projects can also be evaluated.
Plastic Welding Rod Sizes
Common round plastic welding rod diameters include:
| Metric Size | Approximate Inch Size | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm | 0.1181 in. | Round |
| 4 mm | 0.1575 in. | Round |
| 5 mm | 0.1969 in. | Round |
| Custom | Customer specification | Round, triangle or specialty profile |
Read the complete Plastic Welding Rod Sizes Guide .
Round Plastic Welding Rod Manufacturer
Round welding rod is widely used with hot air plastic welding equipment and speed welding nozzles.
Common round diameters include:
- 3mm plastic welding rod
- 4mm plastic welding rod
- 5mm plastic welding rod
Other diameters can be evaluated for custom manufacturing.
Triangle Plastic Welding Rod Manufacturer
Triangle welding rod is another common profile used by thermoplastic fabricators.
A triangle profile can require control of several dimensions, including:
- width
- height
- angles
- corner radii
- overall cross-sectional geometry
Because of this, a triangle welding rod should not necessarily be specified by a single "diameter."
A customer sample or dimensional drawing can be useful when matching an existing triangle welding rod profile.
Custom Plastic Welding Rod Manufacturing
Not every welding application can be handled with a standard off-the-shelf rod.
Custom manufacturing capabilities can include:
Custom Materials
Customer-specified thermoplastic materials and specialized compounds can be evaluated for extrusion.
Custom Diameters
Welding rod can be developed in dimensions outside common 3mm, 4mm and 5mm sizes.
Custom Profiles
Round, triangle and specialty extruded profiles can be manufactured for particular applications.
Custom Colors
Color matching and customer-specified colors can be developed where suitable concentrates and materials are available.
Custom Packaging
Spool, bulk and customer-specific packaging requirements can be evaluated.
Private Label
Welding rod can be produced for distributors, equipment companies and OEM private-label programs.
See Custom Plastic Welding Rod .
Custom Color Plastic Welding Rod
Color can matter when a visible weld must coordinate with fabricated sheet, tanks, flooring, equipment or other finished products.
Custom color manufacturing can involve:
- customer color samples
- existing sheet samples
- color concentrate development
- production color matching
- repeat production requirements
Color matching does not replace material identification. The correct polymer must still be selected for the welding application.
Plastic Welding Rod on Spools
Spool packaging helps fabricators store and feed welding rod while reducing tangling and handling problems.
New Image Plastics commonly produces welding rod on 1 kg / 2.2 lb spools.
The length of rod on a spool depends on:
- polymer density
- rod diameter
- profile geometry
- actual net material weight
Therefore, footage should not be assumed to be identical across different materials and rod sizes.
Bulk Plastic Welding Rod
Industrial fabricators and distributors may require larger quantities than an occasional repair operation.
Manufacturer-direct production can support:
- production quantities
- repeat orders
- multiple colors
- multiple diameters
- OEM requirements
- distributor programs
- private-label programs
Wholesale Plastic Welding Rod
Distributors and resellers looking for wholesale plastic welding rod can work with a manufacturer to establish material, diameter, profile, color, packaging and labeling requirements.
Private-label programs can allow distributors to market welding rod under their own product line while working with a U.S. manufacturing source.
OEM Plastic Welding Rod
OEM customers may require welding rod that is matched to:
- a specific thermoplastic product
- a fabrication system
- repair equipment
- a proprietary color
- a particular rod diameter
- a special profile
- custom packaging
Working directly with the extrusion manufacturer can simplify development when the required rod is not a standard catalog item.
Private-Label Plastic Welding Rod
Private-label manufacturing may be useful for:
- plastic welding equipment companies
- industrial distributors
- plastic fabrication suppliers
- repair-equipment companies
- OEM manufacturers
- specialty thermoplastic suppliers
Programs can be developed around the required material, size, color, packaging and volume.
Plastic Welding Rod for Hot Air Welding
Round thermoplastic welding rod is commonly used with hot air plastic welding equipment.
A speed welding nozzle may guide the rod while directing heated air toward both the filler and the parent thermoplastic.
Successful welding requires more than the correct rod. Temperature, airflow, surface preparation, pressure and travel speed must also be controlled.
Plastic Welding Rod for Extrusion Welding
Some hand extrusion welders use thermoplastic rod or wire as feedstock.
The required diameter depends on the specific extrusion welder.
When ordering material for an extrusion welder, provide the equipment feedstock specification rather than assuming a standard welding rod size will fit.
See Extrusion Welding.
Plastic Welding Rod for Fabricators
Professional plastic fabricators use welding rod in applications such as:
- plastic tank fabrication
- plastic tank repair
- thermoplastic sheet fabrication
- duct fabrication
- chemical process equipment
- containment systems
- liners
- industrial repair
- OEM plastic assemblies
See Plastic Fabrication.
Why Buy Plastic Welding Rod Direct From a Manufacturer?
Working directly with a manufacturer can be useful when the project requires more than a standard package of welding rod.
Manufacturer-direct capabilities can include:
- material selection
- custom resin processing
- custom colors
- custom diameters
- special profiles
- production quantities
- private labeling
- OEM development
- new product development
Plastic Welding Rod Manufacturing Experience
New Image Plastics Manufacturing has decades of experience in thermoplastic extrusion and plastic welding rod manufacturing.
The company works with standard welding rod as well as specialty extrusion projects requiring material development, color matching, custom profiles and customer-specific production.
This manufacturing experience allows customers to discuss the actual application rather than being limited only to a short list of prepackaged catalog products.
How to Request a Plastic Welding Rod Quote
When requesting a quote, provide as much of the following information as possible:
- Thermoplastic material — HDPE, PP, PVC, PVDF, ABS, PETG, TPU, etc.
- Resin grade — if known or required.
- Rod size — 3mm, 4mm, 5mm or another diameter.
- Profile — round, triangle or custom.
- Color — natural, standard color or custom match.
- Quantity — pounds, kilograms or number of spools.
- Packaging — spool, bulk or custom.
- Application — hot air welding, extrusion welder feedstock, fabrication, repair or OEM use.
- Sample or drawing — useful for special profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who manufactures plastic welding rod in the USA?
New Image Plastics Manufacturing in Ohio manufactures thermoplastic plastic welding rod for fabricators, distributors, OEMs and industrial customers.
What plastic welding rod materials do you manufacture?
Materials include LLDPE, LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, HMWPE, polypropylene, rigid PVC, flexible PVC, PVDF, PETG, ABS, TPU and other thermoplastic materials.
Do you manufacture HDPE welding rod?
Yes. HDPE welding rod can be produced in common round diameters and other configurations depending on customer requirements.
Do you manufacture polypropylene welding rod?
Yes. Polypropylene welding rod is available for compatible PP fabrication and welding applications.
Can you manufacture custom plastic welding rod?
Yes. Custom requirements can include materials, diameters, profiles, colors and packaging.
Can you make custom-color plastic welding rod?
Custom color matching can be evaluated using customer requirements, samples or suitable color concentrates.
Can you manufacture triangle welding rod?
Yes. Triangle and specialty profiles can be produced. For an exact existing profile, a sample or dimensional drawing is helpful.
What diameter plastic welding rod is available?
Common round sizes include 3mm, 4mm and 5mm. Custom diameters can also be evaluated.
Do you offer private-label plastic welding rod?
Private-label and OEM manufacturing programs can be developed for distributors, equipment companies and other customers.
Do you sell bulk plastic welding rod?
Production and bulk quantities can be manufactured for industrial, OEM and distribution customers.
Is your plastic welding rod made in the USA?
New Image Plastics Manufacturing produces thermoplastic welding rod in Ohio, USA.
Plastic Welding Rod Resources
- Plastic Welding Rod Guide
- Plastic Welding Rod Sizes
- Custom Plastic Welding Rod
- Plastic Welding Rod Supplier
- HDPE Welding Rod
- Polyethylene Welding Rod
- Polypropylene Welding Rod
- PVC Welding Rod
- PVDF Welding Rod
- ABS Welding Rod
- PETG Welding Rod
- TPU Welding Rod
- Plastic Welding
- Hot Air Plastic Welding
- Extrusion Welding
- Plastic Welding Tools
- Plastic Welding Troubleshooting
- Thermoplastic Welding
- Plastic Fabrication
Contact a U.S. Plastic Welding Rod Manufacturer
New Image Plastics Manufacturing produces thermoplastic welding rod for industrial fabricators, distributors, OEMs and plastic welding equipment companies.
Tell us the material, diameter, profile, color and quantity you need. Custom materials and profiles can also be evaluated.
New Image Plastics Manufacturing
Canal Fulton, Ohio, USA
Phone:
330-854-3010
Email:
newimageplastics@sbcglobal.net