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Vacuum Forming
Plastics for Vacuum Forming
Plastics for vacuum forming
The manufacture of components using vacuum forming processes demands a great deal of expertise. Every manufacturer is faced with the challenge of producing components quickly, reliably and in the desired quantity. From the tool through heating to the pressure, a lot of factors need to be considered. Just as vital for manufacture are high-quality materials suitable for vacuumforming. From HIPS through ABS and PC/ABS to ASA, we offer a large selection of single-layer and co-extruded sheets and film made of plastics suitable for vacuum forming for a whole range of different requirements. They help in the manufacture of reliable and efficient vacuum formed components.
Your advantages
- High safety: flame retardant
- Electrically conductive
- Suitable for permanent outdoor use High UV and weathering resistance
- Long service life: high impact strength and toughness
Typical areas of application
- Rail vehicles & Buses
- Boat-building
- Automotive industry
- Electrical industry
- Mechanical engineering
- Construction industry
- Sports and leisure industry
Application examples
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The performance and service life of thermoformable materials are influenced by a variety of factors. These factors must be taken into account in order to select the right materials. Examples:
- Mechanical loading
- Thermal loading
- External influences such as UV radiation and weathering
- Contact with chemical media
- Electrical requirements
- Design requirements, dimensions and tolerances
We are happy to advise you on the selection of suitable materials for your particular application. Just use our contact form at the bottom of the page and write to us.
