A matched pair of extruded PVC profiles for greenhouse structures, made in Lahore
Interlocking PVC greenhouse profiles, a matched pair that lock into one fitted joint. Slide fit or snap fit, made by PlasCity in Lahore, from PKR 13 to 16 per metre.
Interlocking PVC Greenhouse Profiles Made in Lahore
PlasCity manufactures interlocking PVC greenhouse profiles in Ferozewala, Lahore. They are a matched pair of extruded profiles that lock into each other to form one fitted joint in a greenhouse structure. We make both profiles to your drawing, CAD file or sample, in slide fit or snap fit, and sell them by the metre.
What are interlocking PVC greenhouse profiles?
They are two profiles designed to work as one. One profile carries the locking feature and the other receives it. Because the joint only works when both parts match, the pair is designed, sampled and checked together instead of as two separate products.
Interlocking PVC greenhouse profile price per metre in Pakistan
Our interlocking PVC greenhouse profiles are currently priced from PKR 13 to 16 per metre. The rate depends on the shape of both profiles, the joint style, the color, the PVC formulation for your conditions and the length you order. Die size, die cost and the final product cost come from a physical sample or CAD design, so a photo alone cannot give a price.
How the two profiles lock together
Interlocking joints in plastic profiles are usually designed in one of two ways:
- Slide fit: one profile slides into the other along its length. This suits joints that need to line up precisely and may need to be taken apart.
- Snap fit: one profile presses into the other and clicks into place. This suits fast assembly, and the joint may be designed to stay put.
Tell us which one your design uses, or send the sample and we will work it out from the parts. We manufacture to your drawing, so the joint behaves the way you designed it.
Why the fit matters inside a greenhouse
Plastic profiles expand and contract as temperature changes, and a greenhouse can swing from cool nights to hot days. A joint with too little clearance can bind or make assembly hard. A joint with too much clearance rattles or lets a gap open.
The fit also has to work repeatedly. If the structure is built, adjusted or moved, the profiles go together more than once. That is why the clearance between the two parts is decided at the die design stage and confirmed on trial samples.
Material considerations for greenhouse use
PVC is widely used for outdoor and humid applications because it absorbs very little water and can be made rigid. A few conditions decide which formulation suits your project:
- Sun exposure: profiles used outdoors are typically formulated with stabilizers to handle sunlight. Tell us how much sun the joint will face.
- Moisture and humidity: greenhouses are damp, so tell us whether the profile will see standing water or constant condensation.
- Chemicals: if the profile will contact fertilizers, pesticides or cleaning agents, mention it so we can recommend the right material.
Where these profiles are used
- Greenhouse structures for vegetables, flowers and nursery plants
- Greenhouse kits built and sold by fabricators
- Agricultural structures and equipment that use a locked profile joint
What you can customize
- Profile shapes for both parts, made to your drawing, CAD file or sample
- Joint style, whether slide fit or snap fit
- Piece lengths
- Colors
- PVC formulation for your sun, moisture and chemical conditions
What to check before ordering this profile pair
- Both profiles are made and tested together, not matched afterward
- The two parts assemble smoothly and hold without movement
- The colors of both parts match each other across the full batch
- Each piece stays straight along its full length, since a bend changes how the joint seats
- The joint can be assembled as often as your structure requires
- The material suits your sun, moisture and chemical conditions
What to send for a quote
- Both profiles, or a drawing or CAD file of each
- Length of each piece and total pieces, for example 4 ft x 1,000 pieces
- How the joint is assembled, and whether it will be taken apart
- Sun, moisture and chemical conditions
A photo is not enough. Die size, die cost and product cost come from a physical sample or a CAD design.
Fit testing before production
Each profile in the pair needs its own die. The dies are built so the two profiles are checked together on trial samples, and revised until the fit is approved, before production starts. For minimum quantities and lead times, see our guide to ordering custom plastic extrusion profiles in bulk.
Frequently asked questions
What are interlocking PVC profiles for greenhouse farming?
They are two PVC profiles designed as a pair that lock into each other to form one fitted joint in a greenhouse structure.
What is the price of interlocking PVC greenhouse profiles in Pakistan?
Our profiles are currently PKR 13 to 16 per metre, depending on the shapes, joint style, color, formulation and length. Send a sample or CAD file for an exact quote.
What is the difference between a slide fit and a snap fit?
In a slide fit, one profile slides into the other along its length. In a snap fit, one profile presses into the other and clicks into place. Slide fits suit precise alignment and disassembly. Snap fits suit fast assembly.
Why is PVC used for greenhouse profiles?
PVC is rigid, absorbs very little water and is widely used for outdoor profiles. For sunlight, it is typically formulated with stabilizers, so tell us your exposure.
Can the joint be taken apart after assembly?
It depends on the joint design. Slide fits are usually designed to come apart. Snap fits may be designed to stay locked. Tell us what you need.
How do I know the two profiles will fit each other?
We test both profiles together on trial samples and revise the dies until the fit is approved, before production.
Can you copy a profile pair from a sample?
Yes. Send both parts. We reverse engineer them and build the dies.
Can the two profiles be different colors?
Yes. Colors are made to your requirement. Tell us whether the pair must match or contrast.
Do you manufacture greenhouse profiles in Lahore?
Yes. PlasCity makes them at our factory in Ferozewala, Lahore.