Selecting The Best Custom Thermoforming Companies

By Marcie Goodman


Among the most versatile methods of making plastic packaging material is thermoforming. It involves heating a sheet of plastic and placing it over a mold. As it cools, it ends up taking the shape of the mold. This gives control over the shape and thickness of the finished packaging for the use it has been molded for. They are used in so many products like electronics, food stuff and even toy manufacturing. Being a vital part of the manufacturing industry, thermoforming is so important and. With this in mind, one should carefully choose the custom thermoforming companies that will give the best products needed. Go for that company that is ready to advice you and help with the design process.

After agreeing on a design with the customer, the custom mould is made for the given project. This is made to properly fit around the product in order to reduce the chances of it shifting within or getting damaged in the packaging. For the high degree fitting, a process called vacuum thermoforming is mainly used. This method shapes the plastic packaging better and fits perfectly without leaving space for movement and at the same time not damaging the product.

At times the thin gauge also referred to as light gauge thermoforming is used. This is a very thin plastic measuring 1.5mm and below in thickness. With this kind of thinness, the designer has more flexibility in production. They make very good clear packaging.

Uses for thermoformed plastics are so many in today's manufacturing. In pharmaceuticals, they are used to package drugs in a safe, clean environment. In electronics like cell phones, flash disks, the product finds use as these items need clear and presentable display in the packaging.

Such great packaging protects the products during shipping while still appearing presentable on the display shelf at the retailer's shop. The designers need to understand well the tensile strength of the plastic material and how best to mold it. Specialized thermoform plastic packaging can be used to keep medical equipment sterile for long or up to the time they are needed for use.

Pick that company that knows its job and gives out good quality products. They should give you products that will protect the goods till they reach the hands of the customers. Go for the company that has credibility in the market, its history is very important as this is what tells you the kind of products and service you will get.

They should be able to provide other services in addition to creating molds and producing the packaging. Ability to brand your materials and emboss logo onto it is very important. The ability to produce products of varying colors is another point to consider. Clean finish on your packaging material is an important factor.

The custom thermoforming companies should have a brochure showing all their products. This will give you a clear view of the entire company and choose what other service you may need. From here, a sample product should be issued to your as per design. It is much easier to make corrections on the sample product so as to come up with the final one without mistakes.




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