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]
Recommended substrates for this industry
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.