Friday, February 14, 2014

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 company then builds a mold as per the client's requirements. This snuggles well around the product to be packaged so as to limit movement or damage inside the packaging. And for that high precision packaging, the process of vacuum thermoforming is often used. It makes the plastic fit well around the product. The final product is then trimmed and assembled for use.

There is thin gauge thermoforming also known as light gauge thermoforming. This uses a very thin and more flexible plastic sheet. It gives the designer more versatility in the commercial thermoform companies. It usually measures 1.5 mm or even less in thickness and has been known to produce very clear and exceptional plastic 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.

The products are adequately protected during shipping while still appearing presentable on the display shelves in the same packaging material. A good designer should understand the limits of the plastic materials in terms of tensile strength and how to best mold it. In the packaging of medical equipment that requires sterility, specialized thermoform plastic is used. These keep the equipment well till when they are needed for use.

One should choose a company that knows what they are doing and not just fumbling around. This will ensure your product line is well packaged and satisfies the customers you sell to. Go for the credible companies for your packaging needs. Its past work matters a lot, the quality and customers reviews and return policy.

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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