The Thermoforming Process creates Strong and Stunning Packaging for Multiple Needs

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Thermoforming is a process in manufacturing used primarily for packaging materials, and produces a product that combines strength with aesthetic enhancement.
The method begins when a plastic film or sheet is unwound from a spool and is heated in a specialized oven. The softened plastic is then placed and pushed onto a negative mold with great […]

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Thermoformed Plastic Blisters keep Medicine and more at their Best

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Thermoformed plastic blisters are the number one pre-formed packaging choice for small consumer goods. The pharmaceutical industry in particular is a major user of this type of packaging.
Plastic blisters are composed of cavities that hold items and the lidding that seals them. Blisters may be made from paper, aluminum, carton or plastic. However, plastic […]

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Clamshell Packaging is as Tough as its Namesake

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Fragile electronic devices, hardware items, candles, cosmetic products and other items that have multiple parts usually come in hard plastic covers known as clamshell packaging. With such a material, the enclosed items are provided with physical protection from temperature, vibration, shock and compression. The packaging also serves as a barrier from water vapor or moisture, […]

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