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Understanding the Main Advantages of Thermoforming

March 10, 2025



Thermoforming technology is the core process for the production of plastic products. Compared with injection forming technology, the production cost is lower.


It is characterized by high efficiency and high precision.


This article provides a better understanding of thermoforming technology through thermoforming machines.We will introduce the advantages and applications of thermoforming machine. You will also learn about its maintenance.



What is Thermoforming Machine?
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Thermoforming involves heating a plastic sheet until pliable, then using a combination of positive air pressure and vacuum (negative pressure) to shape it into a mold. Its workflow is divided into three stages:


Heating: the sheet is uniformly heated by a four-segment independent temperature control system (five segments for large layouts), and can be heated from ambient temperature to 400°C in 3 minutes


Forming: the upper and lower molds are closed under servo motor drive, with vacuum pump adsorption and pneumatic pressure forming


Cutting: mold opening and closing servo motor control, products are automatically counted and output.


The whole process is controlled by PLC + color touch screen real-time monitoring to ensure accurate data storage and recall.


Four core advantages of thermoforming equipment
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Intelligent control

The 3 Station Thermoforming Machine is equipped with 10.4-inch color touch screen, the operator can directly set the temperature, feeding length and other parameters. The electric heating furnace adopts zoned independent temperature control technology, the temperature variation between heating zones is controlled within ±1℃, with 15% lower energy consumption than conventional thermoforming machines..


High-precision forming

Through the servo motor-driven feeding system, a positioning accuracy of ±0.1mm can be realized. Combined positive/negative pressure forming makes the sheet fit more than 98%. Vacuum pump provides 200m³/h adsorption force to ensure the forming of PET sheet as thin as 0.2mm.


Production configuration

The plastic food container making machine supports stepless adjustment of sheet width from 350-810mm, and the chain rail width adjustment system can complete specification switching within 2 minutes. Customizable 780×600mm large layout molds and compatible with PS, HIPS, PLA and five other materials. Mechanical loading roll device to reduce the labor intensity of workers.


Stable operation and energy-saving design

50 tons clamping force guarantees the stability of large-scale production, and the water-cooling system controls the temperature fluctuation of the equipment within ±0.5℃. The electric heating furnace is equipped with automatic removal protection mechanism, which can be quickly detached from the working position in case of sudden power failure to avoid damage to the mold.


Application
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The three-station thermoforming machine features a PLC control system, integrating heating, forming, punching, and pneumatic functions. It supports multi-stage parameter storage for diverse products.It is widely used to produce plastic containers such as disposable plastic take-away lunch boxes, meal boxes, bowls, lids, trays, fruit baskets, jelly cups, sauce dishes and other products;


Equipment maintenance specification
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1. Regularly lubricate the transmission parts of the machine (such as bearings, slide rails) every month (please use high temperature resistant lubricant).

2. Keep the machine clean at all times, Wipe down the machine with a clean cotton cloth before and after each use..

3. Regularly check whether the gear oil of the reducer needs to be refilled or replaced every year.


GtmSmart, as a leading supplier of thermoforming equipment, is committed to creating greater value for our customers. For customized solutions, contact our technical team today.


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