Choosing a plastic welding rod supplier starts with the material. The filler rod must be appropriate for the thermoplastic being welded, but professional buyers may also need the correct diameter, profile, color, packaging and production quantity.
New Image Plastics Manufacturing combines the functions of a plastic welding rod supplier and manufacturer. Instead of only reselling finished welding rod, the company manufactures thermoplastic rod and can evaluate custom requirements.
Plastic Welding Rod Supplier
New Image Plastics Manufacturing
Canal Fulton, Ohio, USA
Plastic welding rod for fabricators, distributors, OEMs, equipment companies and industrial users.
Phone: 330-854-3010
Email:
newimageplastics@sbcglobal.net
Where to Buy Plastic Welding Rod
Plastic welding rod can be purchased from:
- plastic welding rod manufacturers
- industrial plastic suppliers
- thermoplastic fabrication suppliers
- plastic welding equipment distributors
- specialty welding rod suppliers
For professional fabrication, purchasing directly from a manufacturer can be especially useful when you need specific materials, larger quantities, custom colors or special profiles.
Plastic Welding Rod Materials Available
HDPE Welding Rod
High-density polyethylene welding rod for compatible HDPE fabrication and repair.
Polyethylene Welding Rod
LLDPE, LDPE, MDPE, HDPE and HMWPE welding rod materials.
Polypropylene Welding Rod
PP welding rod for compatible polypropylene fabrication.
PVC Welding Rod
Rigid and flexible PVC welding rod for compatible PVC formulations.
PVDF Welding Rod
PVDF filler rod for compatible industrial and specialty thermoplastic fabrication.
ABS Welding Rod
ABS thermoplastic welding rod for compatible ABS fabrication and repair.
PETG Welding Rod
PETG welding rod for compatible PETG sheet and fabrication applications.
TPU Welding Rod
Flexible thermoplastic polyurethane welding rod for compatible TPU applications.
HDPE Welding Rod Supplier
HDPE welding rod is widely used for thermoplastic tank fabrication, sheet welding, industrial repair, liners and containment systems.
A supplier should be able to identify the welding rod as HDPE rather than simply describing it as generic "plastic rod."
HDPE welding rod can be supplied in common round sizes and other profiles depending on the application.
For additional information see HDPE Welding Rod and How to Weld HDPE.
Polyethylene Welding Rod Supplier
Polyethylene includes multiple material families.
New Image Plastics Manufacturing works with:
- LLDPE welding rod
- LDPE welding rod
- MDPE welding rod
- HDPE welding rod
- HMWPE welding rod
Polypropylene Welding Rod Supplier
Polypropylene welding rod is commonly used in:
- PP tank fabrication
- polypropylene sheet fabrication
- ductwork
- process equipment
- industrial fabrication
- plastic repair
Polypropylene is not the same material as HDPE. PP welding rod and HDPE welding rod should not be treated as interchangeable merely because the finished plastics look similar.
PVC Welding Rod Supplier
PVC welding rod can include both rigid and flexible formulations.
When ordering PVC welding rod, identify whether the parent material is:
- rigid PVC
- flexible PVC
- another PVC formulation
- CPVC rather than ordinary PVC
PVC formulations can differ because of plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers, pigments and other additives.
See PVC Welding Rod and How to Weld PVC.
PVDF Welding Rod Supplier
PVDF welding rod is used in compatible fluoropolymer fabrication and specialized industrial applications.
When sourcing PVDF welding rod, provide the resin grade or parent material specification when it is known or required by the application.
ABS Welding Rod Supplier
ABS welding rod can be supplied for compatible ABS repair and fabrication.
Because commercial ABS materials can differ by grade, additives and modification, material identification should be considered before selecting the filler.
PETG Welding Rod Supplier
PETG welding rod is available for compatible PETG fabrication and specialty applications.
PETG should not automatically be treated as identical to PET or other clear thermoplastic sheet materials.
TPU Welding Rod Supplier
TPU welding rod is used for compatible flexible thermoplastic polyurethane applications.
Hardness and formulation can matter when matching TPU filler to the parent material.
Plastic Welding Rod Sizes
Common round welding rod sizes include:
| Size | Approximate Inch Equivalent | Typical Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm | 0.1181 in. | Small round welding rod |
| 4 mm | 0.1575 in. | Common general-purpose round welding rod |
| 5 mm | 0.1969 in. | Larger round welding rod |
| Custom | Customer specification | Custom round, triangle or specialty profile |
For more information see Plastic Welding Rod Sizes .
3mm Plastic Welding Rod Supplier
3mm round welding rod is commonly used with compatible hot air welding equipment and smaller speed welding nozzles.
Because 3mm is approximately 0.118 inch, it is close to but not exactly the same as 1/8 inch.
4mm Plastic Welding Rod Supplier
4mm round welding rod is a common thermoplastic filler size for hot air and speed welding.
4mm is approximately 0.1575 inch, making it close to 5/32 inch, but the two dimensions are not mathematically identical.
5mm Plastic Welding Rod Supplier
5mm welding rod provides a larger cross section than 3mm or 4mm rod and may be useful where greater filler deposition is required.
The welding equipment, nozzle, joint and welding procedure should be appropriate for the larger rod.
Round Plastic Welding Rod
Round welding rod is one of the most common filler profiles for manual hot air plastic welding.
Round rod is commonly supplied in:
- 3mm diameter
- 4mm diameter
- 5mm diameter
- custom diameters
A speed welding nozzle must be sized appropriately for the filler rod.
Triangle Plastic Welding Rod
Triangle welding rod is used in many thermoplastic fabrication applications.
Unlike round rod, a triangle profile may require multiple dimensions to define it correctly.
These can include:
- width
- height
- angles
- corner radii
- tolerances
For an exact replacement, a physical sample or dimensional drawing can be useful.
Plastic Welding Rod on Spools
Spool packaging helps organize filler rod and allows it to feed continuously during welding.
New Image Plastics commonly manufactures welding rod on 1 kg / 2.2 lb spools.
The actual footage on a spool varies with:
- rod diameter
- profile geometry
- polymer density
- net material weight
For this reason, equal-weight spools of different materials or diameters do not necessarily contain the same length of rod.
Bulk Plastic Welding Rod Supplier
Industrial fabricators can consume considerably more welding rod than a repair shop purchasing individual packages.
Bulk plastic welding rod supply can support:
- tank manufacturers
- plastic sheet fabricators
- industrial repair companies
- OEM manufacturers
- plastic welding distributors
- equipment companies
- large fabrication projects
When requesting bulk pricing, provide the material, size, profile, color and estimated quantity.
Wholesale Plastic Welding Rod
A wholesale welding rod program may be appropriate for distributors and resellers that need repeat production quantities.
Wholesale requirements can include:
- multiple materials
- multiple colors
- 3mm, 4mm and 5mm sizes
- triangle profiles
- customer packaging
- private labeling
- repeat production
Plastic Welding Rod for Distributors
Plastic welding equipment distributors often need filler rod to support the tools and welding systems they sell.
A distributor product line might include:
- HDPE welding rod
- PP welding rod
- PVC welding rod
- PVDF welding rod
- ABS welding rod
- PETG welding rod
- TPU welding rod
- multiple colors
- multiple sizes
Manufacturer-direct supply can also support custom or private-label product lines.
Private-Label Plastic Welding Rod Supplier
Private-label welding rod allows distributors and equipment companies to offer thermoplastic filler rod under their own brand.
Depending on the program, private-label supply can include:
- selected thermoplastic materials
- custom colors
- standard or custom diameters
- spool packaging
- customer labels
- product identification
- repeat production orders
See Custom Plastic Welding Rod .
OEM Plastic Welding Rod Supply
An OEM may need welding rod to accompany a thermoplastic product, repair system or fabrication process.
OEM welding rod can be developed around:
- the parent thermoplastic material
- specific resin grades
- product colors
- rod diameter
- profile
- packaging
- labeling
This can allow the OEM to provide customers or installers with filler material intended for its particular thermoplastic product.
Custom Color Welding Rod Supplier
Standard natural, white, gray or black welding rod may not be suitable when the finished weld remains visible.
Custom colors can be useful for:
- colored plastic sheet
- fabricated tanks
- flooring products
- architectural components
- OEM equipment
- specialty fabricated products
Custom Plastic Welding Rod Supplier
When standard rod is not suitable, New Image Plastics Manufacturing can evaluate custom extrusion requirements.
Custom welding rod can involve:
Material
Customer-specified or application-specific thermoplastic materials.
Diameter
Standard 3mm, 4mm and 5mm sizes or custom dimensions.
Profile
Round, triangle and specialty extrusion profiles.
Color
Standard colors and custom color-matched production.
Packaging
Spools, bulk packaging and customer-specific requirements.
OEM / Private Label
Manufacturing programs for distributors and equipment companies.
Manufacturer vs. Plastic Welding Rod Distributor
A distributor typically purchases finished products from one or more manufacturers and resells them.
A manufacturer actually produces the thermoplastic welding rod.
Working directly with a manufacturer can be particularly useful when you need:
- custom material
- custom diameter
- custom color
- special profile
- large production quantity
- private labeling
- OEM development
Learn more at Plastic Welding Rod Manufacturer .
Choosing a Plastic Welding Rod Supplier
Before placing an order, consider whether the supplier can provide the information and products required for your application.
Useful questions include:
- What polymer is the welding rod?
- Is the actual resin grade available if required?
- What rod diameters are offered?
- Are triangle profiles available?
- Can custom colors be produced?
- Can the supplier support production quantities?
- Can custom materials be evaluated?
- Is private-label packaging available?
- Can an existing welding rod be matched?
- Is the company a manufacturer or only a reseller?
Plastic Welding Rod for Hot Air Welders
Round welding rod is commonly used with hot air plastic welding equipment.
The operator heats both the parent thermoplastic and the filler rod, then applies the rod with controlled pressure and travel speed.
Correct material selection is essential. A hot air welder cannot compensate for incompatible filler material.
Plastic Welding Rod for Speed Welding
Speed welding uses a nozzle that helps guide the filler rod while heated air is directed into the weld area.
The speed nozzle must match the welding rod diameter and profile.
Common combinations may use:
- 3mm round rod
- 4mm round rod
- 5mm round rod
- triangle rod with a suitable nozzle
Plastic Welding Rod for Extrusion Welding
Some extrusion welders use thermoplastic rod or wire as feedstock.
The required feed diameter depends on the equipment.
When sourcing extrusion welder feedstock, provide the machine's specified material and feed dimensions rather than assuming a common hot-air welding rod size will work.
See Extrusion Welding.
Plastic Welding Rod for Tank Fabrication
Thermoplastic tanks may be fabricated from materials such as HDPE, polypropylene, PVC or PVDF depending on the application.
The welding filler should be selected according to the actual parent material and fabrication specification.
Applications can include:
- water tanks
- chemical tanks
- process tanks
- containment systems
- industrial equipment
Plastic Welding Rod for Plastic Fabrication
Plastic fabricators may use thermoplastic welding rod to manufacture or repair:
- tanks
- ductwork
- sheet assemblies
- liners
- containment systems
- process equipment
- industrial components
- custom thermoplastic products
See Plastic Fabrication.
Plastic Welding Rod for Repair
Repair work requires the same basic material compatibility as new fabrication.
Before ordering repair rod:
- identify the damaged plastic,
- determine the polymer family,
- select compatible filler rod,
- choose the appropriate size and profile,
- prepare the damaged area, and
- establish the welding procedure.
If the rod melts but does not bond, see Plastic Welding Troubleshooting .
Plastic Welding Rod Made in the USA
New Image Plastics Manufacturing produces thermoplastic welding rod in Ohio, USA.
Domestic manufacturing can be useful for customers seeking:
- U.S.-made plastic welding rod
- manufacturer-direct supply
- custom extrusion
- custom colors
- special profiles
- OEM manufacturing
- private-label production
- repeat industrial supply
How to Request a Plastic Welding Rod Quote
Provide as much of the following information as possible:
| Requirement | Example |
|---|---|
| Material | HDPE, PP, PVC, PVDF, ABS, PETG, TPU |
| Resin grade | Manufacturer and grade if required |
| Diameter | 3mm, 4mm, 5mm or custom |
| Profile | Round, triangle or specialty profile |
| Color | Natural, black, red or custom match |
| Quantity | Spools, pounds or kilograms |
| Packaging | 1 kg spool, bulk or private label |
| Application | Hot air welding, fabrication, repair, extrusion welder, OEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy plastic welding rod?
Plastic welding rod is available from thermoplastic welding suppliers, industrial distributors and directly from manufacturers such as New Image Plastics Manufacturing.
Who supplies HDPE welding rod?
New Image Plastics Manufacturing produces and supplies HDPE welding rod as well as LLDPE, LDPE, MDPE and HMWPE welding rod.
Where can I buy polypropylene welding rod?
Polypropylene welding rod can be purchased directly from New Image Plastics Manufacturing for compatible PP fabrication and welding applications.
Can I buy plastic welding rod in bulk?
Yes. Production quantities can be supplied for industrial fabricators, distributors and OEM customers.
Do you supply 3mm plastic welding rod?
Yes. 3mm is one of the common round welding rod sizes.
Do you supply 4mm plastic welding rod?
Yes. 4mm round welding rod is a common size for hot air and speed welding.
Do you supply 5mm plastic welding rod?
Yes. 5mm round welding rod can be supplied for applications requiring a larger filler cross section.
Can you supply triangle welding rod?
Yes. Triangle and custom profiles can be manufactured. A sample or dimensional drawing is useful when an exact profile must be matched.
Can you supply custom colors?
Yes. Custom color welding rod can be developed when suitable material and color requirements are available.
Do you offer private-label welding rod?
Yes. Private-label and OEM programs can be developed for distributors, equipment companies and other industrial customers.
Is the welding rod made in the USA?
New Image Plastics Manufacturing produces thermoplastic welding rod in Ohio, USA.
Plastic Welding Rod Resources
- Plastic Welding Rod
- Plastic Welding Rod Manufacturer
- Custom Plastic Welding Rod
- Plastic Welding Rod Sizes
- 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 Guide
- Hot Air Plastic Welding
- Extrusion Welding
- Plastic Welding Tools
- Plastic Welding Troubleshooting
- Thermoplastic Welding
- Plastic Fabrication
Need a Plastic Welding Rod Supplier?
New Image Plastics Manufacturing supplies plastic welding rod directly to thermoplastic fabricators, distributors, OEMs, equipment companies and industrial customers.
Available materials include LLDPE, LDPE, MDPE, HDPE, HMWPE, polypropylene, rigid PVC, flexible PVC, PVDF, PETG, ABS and TPU.
Available capabilities include 3mm, 4mm and 5mm round welding rod, triangle profiles, custom profiles, custom colors, spool packaging, bulk quantities, OEM and private-label manufacturing.
New Image Plastics Manufacturing
Canal Fulton, Ohio, USA
Phone:
330-854-3010
Email:
newimageplastics@sbcglobal.net