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How can I choose the right thermoforming equipment?

Thermoforming machines are designed for different product types and production requirements. We recommend identifying your core product category first and then selecting equipment that best fits those needs. No single machine can cover every product in the market, focusing on your main products ensures efficiency and market success.

How do I know what material my products are made of?

Common plastic packaging materials include PP, PET, PVC, HIPS, and BOPS:

  • PP: High stiffness and heat-resistant, widely used for beverage cups, lunch boxes, and trays
  • PET: Transparent but not heat-resistant, typically used for fruit, vegetable, and food trays stored at room temperature
  • BOPS: Offers strong rigidity and transparency, often used for bakery packaging such as bread and cake boxes
Can different products be made on the same machine?

By changing molds, the same machine can produce different products. The key condition is that the production volume and product specifications must meet the requirements of the chosen machine model.

How are molds produced after a machine order is confirmed?

Once your order is confirmed, we design the molds based on your product samples and share the drawings for your approval. After confirming the design and dimensions, we proceed with mold manufacturing.

What payment methods are available?

Our standard payment options are T/T and L/C. If you require alternative methods, please contact us to discuss suitable arrangements.

What is included in installation, after-sales, and warranty service?

When your machines arrive, we send 1-2 experienced engineers to your site for installation and operator training. Common technical issues can be solved through photos and video guidance, and in the case of major problems, engineers can be dispatched for on-site support. All machines include a one-year warranty from the date of shipment. During this period, any issues will be resolved promptly by our service team.

What types of plastic products can thermoforming machines produce for food packaging companies?

Our thermoforming machines can produce a wide range of containers used for hot & cold ready-to-eat meals, takeaway food, fresh fruit, vegetable and meal, bakery bread, cookie, snacks, and other packaged foods. They are also suitable for manufacturing disposable tableware items, such as trays, plates, plastic cutlery trays.

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What plastic containers can be produced for beverage companies?

Our plastic cup thermoforming machines can manufacture a variety of plastic cups and matching lids, meeting the packaging needs of beverage producers.

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What is the role of thermoforming equipment in the daily goods packaging industry?

Our thermoforming machines can produce plastic containers for daily-use products, as well as small industrial parts packaging boxes and electronic component trays.

Do you provide promotional materials to distributors after purchasing thermoforming equipment?

Yes, we supply distributors with product manuals, multi-angle images, demonstration videos, and case studies. These materials include equipment specifications, application scenarios, and customer cases, and can be provided free of charge to support market promotion.

Will installation support and training be provided after purchasing thermoforming equipment?
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Yes, our overseas service team offers on-site installation and commissioning to ensure proper connection of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. We also train operators on parameter settings, daily maintenance, and operation, ensuring smooth and reliable use of the machines.

For small and medium-scale production plastic packaging products, should I choose a single-station or multi-station machine?

If flexibility and lower investment costs are priorities, and local labor costs are relatively low, a single-station thermoforming machine is a practical choice. It allows for easy mold changes and the ability to produce different products while keeping initial investment affordable.

For large-scale production of plastic containers, which equipment is more suitable?

For large-scale production, multi-station thermoforming machines are generally the superior choice. Leveraging the advantage of multiple stations operating simultaneously, they achieve higher output and a far greater degree of automation than single-station models.

However, we must not overlook the specific characteristics of the product. We must recommend the most suitable machine type to the customer based on the final product requirements they provide.

Which thermoforming machine can meet the demand for large-scale egg tray production?
Plastic Thermoforming Machine (Multi-Station)
  • Should you intend to produce pure PP products in future, we recommend utilising the ATM-76/65 or ATM-75/85 models of positive/negative pressure workstation thermoforming machines.
  • If your focus is solely on PET egg tray production, you possess prior experience with thermoforming machines, and require compatibility with existing thermoforming moulds, we recommend the ATM-72/76 or ATM-72/85 models of negative pressure workstation thermoforming machines.
  • Should your focus be solely on PET egg trays or other PET products without producing PP materials, and you prioritise material savings and energy efficiency, we recommend the 700×800mm positive/negative pressure workstation thermoforming machine.
For large-scale production, can the thermoforming machine self-diagnose faults to reduce downtime?

Yes, our thermoforming machine is equipped with an intelligent temperature control system. It offers automatic fault diagnosis, data storage for up to 1,000 sets, and real-time monitoring, helping detect issues early and minimize production loss.

Which thermoforming equipment is recommended for producing plastic containers requiring high precision and sealing?
Plastic Thermoforming Machine (Multi-Station)

A multi-station plastic thermoforming machine with positive and negative pressure forming is recommended. It can handle complex structures while delivering more uniform wall thickness, ensuring better accuracy and sealing performance.

Recommended Models
  • 700×800mm, 760×650mm
Which thermoforming machine is best for producing highly transparent plastic containers?
Plastic Thermoforming Machine (Multi-Station)

The plastic thermoforming machine with positive and negative pressure forming is the preferred choice. It provides more uniform thickness and better material distribution, producing smoother surfaces and reducing internal stress. This results in higher transparency for finished products.

Recommended Models
  • 700×800mm, 760×650mm, 750×850mm
Is there a cost-effective option for startups with limited budgets?

Start-ups typically develop a wide variety of products, at which point the demands on moulding costs are extremely high.

The multi-station plastic vacuum (negative pressure) forming machine is a practical choice. It has a simpler structure, lower investment cost, and easier operation and maintenance. While suited for less complex containers, it still supports efficient production.

Recommended Models
  • 720×760mm, 720×850mm
Which machine is most efficient for disposable lunch boxes, trays, and other standardized products?
Plastic Thermoforming Machine (Multi-Station)

Lunch takeaway boxes are typically manufactured from polypropylene (PP) material.
Should the factory require precise die-cutting with no burrs along the outer edges, we recommend employing single-station in-mould trimming machines.
Recommend 750×520mm models.

Where production volume demands take precedence over die-cutting precision, we advise utilising multi-station forming machines.
Recommend 760×650mm or 750x850mm models.

If the budget is limited but holes need to be punched in the PET product base, what type of machine would be suitable?
Plastic Thermoforming Machine (Multi-Station)

Our negative pressure three-station thermoforming machine boasts extensive case studies demonstrating its highly successful capability to simultaneously perform trimming, punching, and waste removal during the punching station for PS/PET products.

Recommended Models
  • 720×760mm, 720×850mm
We mainly produce disposable beverage cups and soup bowls in transparent packaging. Which thermoforming machine is suitable?
Plastic Cup Thermoforming Machine

Typically, plastic cups and bowls are manufactured from highly transparent materials such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This demands exceptionally high standards in stretch forming technology, and our thermoforming machines for plastic cups can provide customers with production capabilities.

Recommended Models
  • 750×520mm, 850×560mm
Can this plastic cup thermoforming machine meet the requirements for producing ice cream cups?
Plastic Cup Thermoforming Machine

Yes, ice cream cup is made from PET material, this plastic cup forming machine supports thermoforming processes using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials, ensuring compliance with the hygiene standards and transparency requirements necessary for food packaging. It can be used to manufacture ice cream cups in a variety of complex shapes.

How to select suitable machinery for plastic cup lids, plastic bowl lids, and paper bowl lids?
Plastic Lid Thermoforming Machine (PP/PET/PVC)

Plastic cup lids are primarily categorised into three materials: PET, PP, and BOPS.
When producing solely PET lids, the recommended models are 700×800mm and 450×280mm.

For producing both PP and PET lids, the recommended models are 760×650mm and 450×320mm.

For manufacturing BOPS lids, the recommended models are 700×800mm, 510×620mm, and 630×780mm.

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