Thermoformed plastic packaging
Thermoformed plastic packaging for efficient product protection and safety during transport, storage, and manufacturing
What are thermoformed plastic packagings?
Thermoformed packaging is a dimensionally stable packaging solution manufactured from plastic using a thermoforming process. It reliably protects components from damage, for example during transport, in warehouse logistics, and in automated manufacturing processes. As a manufacturer of thermoformed packaging, formary develops customized solutions tailored to the shape, size, and design requirements of your products.
Features and characteristics of thermoformed plastic packaging
Protection & Securing
Plastic packaging prevents your goods from slipping and being damaged.
Individual adaptation
Each package is precisely tailored to the geometry of your products and your requirements, enabling a customized solution.
Aesthetics & Appearance
Thermoformed packaging impresses not only with its functionality, but also with its design. Elegant packaging ensures high-quality, professional product presentation.
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Specific areas of application for thermoformed packaging
Medical Technology
- Sterile packaging for disposable instruments (scalpels, syringes, catheters)
- Blister trays for surgical sets or implants (e.g., hip joints, screws)
- Sterile inner packaging for laboratory samples or diagnostic kits
- Packaging carriers for clean rooms to transport components without generating particles
- Protective packaging for sensitive optical or electronic components (sensors, endoscopes)
Industrial Solutions
- Reusable workpiece carriers in automated production lines
- Component inserts for temporary storage or transport of precision parts
- Protective packaging for sensitive CNC components or seals
- Sorting inserts in assembly and testing systems
- Customized packaging for spare parts or maintenance kits
Robotics
- Component trays for sensors, grippers, or camera modules
- Assembly trays in automated production lines (precise position detection by robots possible)
- Workpiece carriers for reusable internal logistics in assembly
- Packaging for calibration tools or spare parts
Electronics
- ESD trays (antistatic materials, e.g., PS-C, PET-C) for circuit boards or chips
- Blister packaging for electronic components (resistors, sensors, microchips)
- Packaging inserts for end devices or modules
- Transport packaging in the production chain (e.g., from assembly to installation)
- Display packaging for small electronics in retail (headphones, adapters, batteries)
What are the different types of thermoformed packaging?
Thermoformed plastic packaging is available in various designs, depending on the product, application, and desired function. The most important types include thermoformed trays and thermoformed inserts and inlays, each of which meets different requirements.
Plastic trays
Plastic trays are an open, stackable packaging solution that can be customized to the shape and size of components. They have precisely fitting cavities or compartments in which components of all kinds can be secured and protected. In automation, trays ensure efficient processes.
Inlays & Inserts
Plastic inserts are custom-fit inserts that are placed in a larger container such as a SLC, Euro container, box, or drawer to secure and protect individual products. Custom-made molded nests keep items securely in place during transport and storage.
Benefits of thermoformed plastic packaging
Cost-effective manufacturing
The thermoforming process is more cost-effective than other processes such as injection molding, especially for smaller production runs, as the tooling costs are lower.
Barrier effect
Thanks to their plastic properties, thermoformed plastic packaging offers protection against moisture, grease, oxygen, and dirt.
Low weight
The ability to manufacture thin-walled thermoformed packaging saves weight, which reduces transport and logistics costs.
Efficient storage
On the one hand, the precise arrangement of the parts allows optimal use of the space in the plastic packaging, and on the other hand, the stackable thermoformed packaging offers space-saving storage.
Material diversity
Depending on the application and requirements, there are many options available, such as ESD-safe packaging or a wide range of colors and transparencies.
High hygiene standards
Thermoformed plastic packaging ensures a high standard of hygiene, as it is particularly easy to clean
Fields of application for thermoformed plastic packaging
Tray packaging for metal components
Tray packaging provides a perfect fit for metal components and protects them from external influences such as scratches, impacts, and surface damage. Thanks to their precise shaping and robust plastic properties, sensitive components can be transported, stored, and even processed automatically without slipping or being damaged.
Sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging
In addition to our thermoformed plastic packaging, formary also offers sustainable packaging solutions such as fiber casting and paper injection molding.
Further industries that use thermoformed packaging
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about plastic packaging
Thermoformed products are plastic parts that are molded using heat and pressure. They are used, for example, as trays, housings, or packaging components.
