Thermoforming Machine

• Zhejiang Wylong Machinery Co., Ltd. produces board lamination machines, plastic thermoforming machines and extruders.
• Founded in 2004, it is a high-tech enterprise in Ruian, Zhejiang, China.
• The company has a large R&D institution, production system and marketing network.
• Our marketing network majorly covers China and exports to over 60 countries worldwide.
• Our machinery is widely used in food, medicine, printing, and packaging industries.
• After over 10 years of innovation, product quality has greatly improved with research and development.
• The policies are "Superior quality, Customer first, Excellent service, Continuous Improvement."

1. What is a multi-station thermoforming machine?

This innovative multi-station automatic machine efficiently completes forming, punching, and cutting simultaneously, producing high-quality plastic products with reduced labor and production costs.

This machine significantly improves work efficiency and is versatile, suitable for producing a wide range of plastic products including PS, PET, PVC, PP, PSP, and PLA. It is ideal for applications in hardware, food packaging, medical packaging, and cosmetics industries. Enhance your production capabilities with our advanced multi-station thermoforming machine designed for optimal performance and cost-efficiency.

2. The principle of thermoforming equipment machinery

Thermoforming is a plastic manufacturing process in which a thermoplastic sheet is formed into a specific shape using a mold

• The thermoforming process is quite simple, one is heating, the other is forming, but the shape changes
• Many different materials are available, including polystyrene, cellulose acetate butyrate, ABS, acrylic, PVC, polypropylene and polyethylene
• The process produces a high surface finish, but it depends on the mold surface finish condition

The thermoforming process can be broken down into two basic steps, heating and forming.

The heating device consists of radiant heaters. The heaters are attached to the top of the device and placed equidistant from each other. The plastic sheet is the raw material used and is fixed on top of the mould cavity with the help of clamps. For deformation purposes, only vacuum or vacuum with air pressure is used to generate the force. No matter which process is used, holes are drilled in the bottom of the mold. The plastic plate is held in place by clips as the radiant heater heats the surface. When the sheet is soft enough, it is pulled into the mold by vacuum pressure. Due to the pressure, the sheet takes the shape of the mold and is removed after curing.

Thermoforming Applications

Thermoforming is utilized in a wide range of products and processes, including:

• Open Plastic Panels: Ideal for creating versatile and durable plastic panels used in various industries.
• Plastic Containers: Efficiently produces high-quality plastic containers for multiple uses.
• Food Containers and Packaging: Perfect for manufacturing food-grade containers and packaging solutions, ensuring freshness and safety.

Explore the diverse applications of thermoforming for creating robust and reliable plastic products tailored to various industry needs.