Substrates for Thermoforming and Vacuum Forming
Deep-draw, shallow-draw, twin-sheet, pressure forming — substrate selection drives part performance. K&R stocks the gauge ranges, sheet sizes, and forming-grade materials qualified for the major thermoforming processes.
By process
- Deep-draw vacuum forming: HIPS, PETG, ABS, polycarbonate
- Pressure forming: ABS, PC/ABS, polycarbonate
- Twin-sheet: HDPE, polypropylene, ABS
- Heavy-gauge industrial: PE, PP, PC, ABS up to [fill]
Common applications
Packaging trays and clamshells, refrigerator liners, equipment housings, vehicle components, medical device housings, drone bodies and UAV components, machine guards, exhibit and display components.
Fabrication
We sheet-to-length and cut-to-size to forming dimensions, reducing scrap and tooling complexity. Lead time on stock material: same-day to 48 hours.