Standard profiles provide a smart basis for every projectcf

When it comes to plastic profiles, discussions quickly turn to customisation. This is understandable, as customisation offers maximum freedom. However, in practice, many technical details begin with a standard profile. This is not just for convenience, but because standard profiles have been proven to provide the most efficient and reliable foundation for many applications.

At CF Plastic Profiles, we see this every day. With a standard range of over 2,000 profiles, many recurring issues can be resolved without the need for new mould development. This speeds up projects, limits risks, and ensures that planning and budgets remain manageable.

The power of proven geometries
Room and corner profiles are two examples of geometries that recur in a wide range of projects. They are used for finishing, edge protection, and compensating for dimensional differences. These profiles have been in production for many years, so their properties are well understood: fixed wall thicknesses, controlled tolerances, and consistent performance over length. 

This proven geometry translates directly into practice. The profiles remain straight, can be processed consistently, and behave as expected during assembly and use. With no mould costs and short, stable delivery times, they provide a solid foundation for technical specifications.

A standard is not a fixed template
A standard profile is not an end point, but a building block. Depending on its length, colour or finish, the same geometry can fulfil different roles in different details. For instance, a corner or room profile may be used as a protective and finishing edge in one project, while in another it may serve to ensure a fixed distance between construction parts.

The advantage of this is control. With a single item number, the quality, dimensional stability and workability remain consistent, while the application can be adapted to suit the detail. In this way, a standard profile combines speed and availability with freedom in detailing.

Fewer variants mean more control
Although the standard range of CF Plastic Profiles is extensive, customers typically opt for a limited set of fixed solutions in practice. Using the same reliable profiles consistently creates clarity in engineering, purchasing and assembly.

Familiar profiles mean fewer opportunities for error, simpler stock management, and quicker decision-making within projects.

When standards reach their limits
There are situations in which a standard profile is no longer technically sufficient. Consider very slim details, stricter tolerances, higher dimensional stability requirements, or the need to combine multiple functions in a single profile. In such cases, customisation is not just an option, it's the obvious next step.

This is where CF plastic profiles come into their own. The standard range forms the starting point here, too. Based on proven geometry, targeted further development takes place to create a customised profile that meets assembly, load and functional requirements. The result is a technically sound solution that remains practical to use, without any unnecessary complexity.

Finding the right balance between standard and customisation is key
Standard and customisation are not mutually exclusive, but rather reinforce each other. By utilising proven solutions and only customising where it adds real value, a profile mix is created that is technically robust, practically feasible and future-proof.

A brief technical consultation at an early stage ensures that customisation is only used where necessary – and vice versa.