PT ZONE: Thermoforming
First PVC Long-Fiber Composites DebutSolVin has developed technology that allows production of what are said to be the world’s first PVC long- or continuous-fiber composites. More (+)
Sustainable Thermoforming: Efforts at Dordan Drive Innovation, Raise QuestionsFamily-owned former has been in the forefront of sustainable thermoforming and package design for years. Has it been worth the effort? More (+)
MOST RECENT CONTENT: Thermoforming
Sustainable Sheet: Placon Closes the Loop on PET Recycling
2/26/2013Plastics Technology
Placon reprocesses up to 12,000 lb/day of PCR PET to produce its EcoStar line of sheet.
Machine Safety Is a Moving Target2/26/2013Plastics Technology
Plastics processors and other manufacturers have to keep up with a lot of new federal, state, and local regulations on all sorts of subjects—taxes, health insurance, environmental protection, and lots more, not the least of which is worker safety.
Designing a Thermoforming Plant For Efficiency and Productivity1/29/2013Plastics Technology
Building a new plant in 2003 gave Lyle Schut a clean slate.
PolyOne to Buy Spartech11/29/2012Plastics Technology
Major compounder PolyOne Corp.has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spartech Corp.
‘Tough Jobs’ Are More Than A Slogan for Innovative Former11/28/2012Plastics Technology
Family-owned thermoformer known for tackling difficult challenges.
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OVERVIEW:
Thermoforming
In this process, plastic sheet is heated to a pliable forming temperature then shaped into a part by a male and female mold with the help of a vacuum. Thermoforming can be categorized into thin- and thick-gauge. The former is for packaging applications such cups, trays, lids and clamshells. Thick-gauge thermoformed parts include refrigerator door liners and truck-bed liners.
Product Announcements
- THERMOFORMING: High-Speed Robot Stacker
- GN Thermoforming Equipment 2/26/2013
- THERMOFORMING: Roll-Fed Former with 'Low-Scrap' Tooling
- GN Thermoforming Equipment 12/28/2011
- THERMOFORMING: Plug-Assist Tools & Techniques
- CMT Materials Inc. 12/28/2011
- MATERIALS: Nanostructured Acrylic Sheet Bridges Cast & Extruded Properties
- Arkema Inc. 10/31/2011
- ADDITIVES: Additive Masterbatches for Security, Barrier, Durability, Processability & More
- Clariant Additive Masterbatches 6/27/2011
