Plastic Thermoforming Materials at Custom Plastic Forming
Superior, Sustainable Materials to Mold Your Concept Into Reality
When planning your custom thermoforming project, it’s important to consider the materials available to you as well as their physical properties and suggested applications. Some thermoforming materials are better-suited for certain projects than others — especially when differentiating between heavy- and thin-gauge thermoforming projects. At Custom Plastic Forming, our expert engineers understand the unique set of advantages and disadvantages for each of our plastic materials, allowing us to match you to the perfect solution for your individual project.
If you’re seeking high-quality thermoforming materials to complete your plastic forming project, Custom Plastic Forming has you covered. Contact our plastic engineers for a custom thermoforming quote today!
Thin-Gauge Thermoforming Materials We Offer
Thin-gauge thermoforming requires fast-paced production while still upholding a superior level of quality. For this reason, certain plastic materials are better-suited to thin-gauge plastic forming projects. Below are the thin-gauge plastic materials our team offers to help bring your unique vision to life:
Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming Materials We Offer
Benefits
| Impact resistant | Good machinability |
| Superior aesthetic quality | Functional in all temperatures |
| Good strength | Low cost |
| Responsive to paint and glue during secondary processes | Versatile color and texture selection |
Benefits
| Impact resistant |
| Good machinability |
| Superior aesthetic quality |
| Functional in all temperatures |
| Good strength |
| Low cost |
| Responsive to paint and glue during secondary processes |
| Versatile color and texture selection |
Applications
| Housings |
| Covers |
| Seating |
| OEM components |
| Interior/exterior automotive components |
Benefits
| High impact strength | Chemical resistance |
| Stability and stiffness | Superior durability |
| Resistance to cold temperatures |
Benefits
| High impact strength |
| Chemical resistance |
| Stability and stiffness |
| Superior durability |
| Resistance to cold temperatures |
Applications
| Automotive applications |
| Chemical shields |
| Gear covers |
| Outdoor furniture |
Benefits
| Impact resistant | Excellent machinability |
| Dimensional stability | Aesthetically pleasing |
| Versatile color selection | Low cost |
| Responsive to glue and paint during secondary processes |
Benefits
| Impact resistant |
| Excellent machinability |
| Dimensional stability |
| Aesthetically pleasing |
| Versatile color selection |
| Low cost |
| Responsive to glue and paint during secondary processes |
Applications
| Housings |
| Covers |
| Containers |
| Prototype components |
| Low-strength structural components |
Benefits
| Lightweight | Non-toxic |
| Low moisture absorption | Impact resistant |
| Resistant to chemicals and corrosion | Ideal for cold temperature applications |
Benefits
| Lightweight |
| Non-toxic |
| Low moisture absorption |
| Impact resistant |
| Resistant to chemicals and corrosion |
| Ideal for cold temperature applications |
Applications
| UTV roofing |
| Battery trays |
| Storage bins |
Benefits
| Superior durability | Aesthetically pleasing |
| Versatile color and texture selection | Long-lasting |
Benefits
| Superior durability |
| Aesthetically pleasing |
| Versatile color and texture selection |
| Long-lasting |
Applications
| Aerospace seating |
| Medical devices |
Benefits
| Highly resistant to corrosion | Chemical resistance |
| Low cost | Self-extinguishing |
| Ideal for withstanding extreme temperature and impact |
Benefits
| Highly resistant to corrosion |
| Chemical resistance |
| Low cost |
| Self-extinguishing |
| Ideal for withstanding extreme temperature and impact |
Applications
| Housings |
| Packaging |
| Drain Pans |
Benefits
| Recyclable | Clear/Transparent |
| Low cost | Lightweight |
Benefits
| Recyclable |
| Clear/Transparent |
| Low cost |
| Lightweight |
Applications
| Signage |
| Packaging |
| Trays |
| Retail Displays |
Benefits
| Recyclable | Clear/Transparent |
| Low cost | Lightweight |
Benefits
| Recyclable |
| Clear/Transparent |
| Low cost |
| Lightweight |
Applications
| Packaging |
| Blister trays |
Benefits
| Transparent | Versatility |
| Impact resistant | Superior strength and stiffness |
Benefits
| Transparent |
| Versatility |
| Impact resistant |
| Superior strength and stiffness |
Applications
| Electronic components |
| Machine guards |
| Signage |
| Construction materials |
| Automotive parts |
Benefits
| Recyclable | Chemical resistant |
| Impact resistant | Lightweight |
| Easily customizable |
Benefits
| Recyclable |
| Chemical resistant |
| Impact resistant |
| Lightweight |
| Easily customizable |
Applications
| Packaging |
| Trays |
| Laboratory parts |
| Reusable food containers |
Benefits
| Transparent | Weather and impact resistant |
| Versatile color, opacity, and texture selections | Easily machinable |
| Superior strength |
Benefits
| Transparent |
| Weather and impact resistant |
| Versatile color, opacity, and texture selections |
| Easily machinable |
| Superior strength |
Applications
| Instrument panels |
| Safety shields |
| Outdoor furniture |
| Windshields |
| Retail displays |
Benefits
| Low cost | Lightweight |
| Superior strength | Easily machinable |
| Impact resistant | Versatile color, opacity, and texture selections |
Benefits
| Low cost |
| Lightweight |
| Superior strength |
| Easily machinable |
| Impact resistant |
| Versatile color, opacity, and texture selections |
Applications
| Toys |
| Housings |
| Covers |
| Windshields |
| Retail displays |
| Safety shields |
Why Custom Plastic Forming for Your Thermoforming Needs?
For more than 24 years, Custom Plastic Forming has delivered the trusted plastic forming solutions that business managers across a variety of industries need to remain operational. Offering superior plastic products forged from a long tradition of sustainability, our custom plastic forming services are second-to-none. When you select our team for your thermoforming needs, you can always count on:
- Fast, accurate, and personalized quotes
- Prompt, professional responses to all customer questions from knowledgeable plastic forming engineers
- Turnkey plastic forming solutions from initial concept through to inventory management and fulfillment
If you’re seeking an expert plastic former to bring your unique creations to life, look no further than the team at Custom Plastic Forming. Contact us at 800-757-1693 or request your custom thermoforming quote online today!
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No matter the size, scope, or complexity of your plastic forming request, Custom Plastic Forming is the team you need to get the job done right. Receive a fast, free quote from our team by contacting Custom Plastic Forming online today!