Vacuum Formed Trays Overview:
Vacuum forming is a manufacturing method used to shape plastic materials. It is a twin sheet forming method that works by heating up plastic and using suction to mold it to the shape of a pre-fabricated tool. This process results in a custom plastic tray that is designed to fit the specs of your part.
Ameripak designs and manufactures vacuum and thermoformed plastic trays, clamshells, and blister packs. We also have deep expertise in building aluminum production and prototype molds in-house that ultimately form the plastic tray into the desired shape.
Check out our Vac Tray Forming Machine hard at work!!!
Material Options & Customization:
Vacuum forming is suitable for a wide variety of packaging applications -- including medical devices, electronic components, PCBs, and work-in-progress applications. Our in-house design department will co-develop a deisng that houses your products snugly and securely during material handling, transport, and display.
Custom vacuum-formed trays can be made your desired material, tray size, and material thicknes. Material options include:
- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- ABS, High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
- Recycled Polyester (RPET)
- Thermoplastic Polyester (PETG)
- Styrene
Most materials are available with ESD/anti-static coating. The volume and complexity of the design will determine tooling material selection.
Benefits of Vacuum Formed Trays:
No matter what your particular product or application may be, Ameripak is here to create the solutions you need with custom protective packaging you can trust. Our trays are custom-designed using the right material to meet a variety of specialty needs.
We work with you to understand your needs and reduce packaging costs. Our goal is to include as many individual parts per design so that we can reduce end cost to the customer.
Benefits of vacuum-formed trays include:
- Low cost per unit
- Light weight
- Stackable
- Various material options
- ESD/Anti-Static Option
- Perfect to WIP
- Cavity count can be customized
- Securely nests in tight shipping boxes
To learn more about Ameripak's vacuum forming capabilities and how they can complement the visual appeal and presentation of your product, reach out now.