Plastic manufacturing delivered with class-leading surface finish and technical mastery.
High-tolerance moulding through negative atmospheric pressure
Vacuum forming is the process of transforming a flat plastic sheet into a high-performance, three-dimensional component. At Thermotec, the sheet is clamped and heated to its precise moulding temperature before being draped over a custom-engineered mould tool. By evacuating the air within the mould cavity, atmospheric pressure forces the plastic to take the exact shape of the tool with absolute accuracy.
High-impact plastics tailored for demanding environments
The success of a vacuum-formed component begins with selecting the correct technical material. We work with a wide range of industrial plastics, including ABS, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene, and HDPE, to ensure your part meets specific performance requirements like impact resistance, chemical durability, or UV stability.
The ideal solution for low-to-mid volume production
One of the primary advantages of vacuum forming is its significant cost-efficiency compared to injection moulding. Because the process requires much lower investment in tooling, it is perfectly suited for low-to-mid volume production runs. Equipped with 9 vacuum forming machines (handling sizes up to 2.5m x 2.7m), 7 CNC routers, and 9 polyurethane machines (3 high-pressure and 6 low-pressure), we provide the scale, flexibility, and capacity required for complex industrial projects.
Delivering line-ready, fully assembled components
A vacuum-formed part is only finished when it meets its exact final specifications. We utilise advanced 5-axis CNC routers to provide high-speed, high-performance trimming and hole-cutting, ensuring every component fits seamlessly into its final assembly. Our dedicated assembly section further enhances this by providing fully sequenced, line-side ready products.
Whether you have a finalised design or a complex engineering challenge, our team is ready to provide the technical expertise and manufacturing consistency you need.
