Guill Tool & Engineering Co Inc
Wire tools
Company Overview and History
Guill Tool & Engineering Co. Inc., based in West Warwick, RI, has operated as a designer and manufacturer of extrusion tooling for nearly 60 years, since its founding in 1962. The company began by supplying parts for the US Navy, eventually expanding its expertise to become a global provider of plastic extrusion tooling. Guill maintains a commitment to continuous improvement and leverages its dual experience in both extrusion and defense divisions, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards, including ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications. This background supports its capability to produce precision-machined components and offer engineering solutions worldwide.
Products and Services
Guill offers an extensive line of extrusion tooling, specializing in plastic extrusion. Key product categories include Crossheads (e.g., Bullet, 725 Series, 800 Series), Inline Heads (including the 900 Series Spiderless In-Line Die for pipes with 2'-15' OD capabilities in 4140 steel or stainless), and Rotary Heads, which feature a patented design to enhance wall strength and reduce material usage. The company also provides a comprehensive range of Tips & Dies, available in standard and custom configurations for various applications. Complementary accessories such as Breaker Plates, Carts & Stands, Flanges, Heating & Cooling Jackets, and specialized Cleaning Tools are also offered. Guill's engineering capabilities are supported by an in-house rheology lab that performs material and extrusion testing, utilizing advanced tools like 3D CAD/MCAD, FEA, and CFD for optimized design and simulation.
Technological Innovations and Applications
Innovation is central to Guill's offerings, featuring patented technologies like the FlexiSpiral™ deflector for weld-line elimination, the FeatherTouch™ die adjusting system for concentricity control, and the SealRight™ no-leak feature. The Single-Point Concentricity Adjustment allows for precise concentricity control (0.008' or finer per revolution) with a single bolt, applicable to new and retrofitted crossheads. Guill's tooling serves diverse industries including Automotive & Transportation, Medical Tubing (producing micro-tubes as small as 0.005' diameter), Wire & Cable, Hose & Pipe, Packaging, and Wood Composites. The company also provides practical resources such as extrusion rate calculators and cost analysis tools to help customers optimize their production processes and achieve greater efficiency.
