Thermoformed Arkema Kepstan polyetherketoneketone (PEKK).
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Aerospace, Arkema, High temperature thermoplastic, Plastic, Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK), Product, Thermoformed
Cross-section through the detachable roof modules of the Ford Bronco. This part is made with a thermoformed thermoplastic outer layer, which is back-moulded with glass fibre and polyurethane resin (PUR), plus a Nomex honeycomb core for increased thickness (stiffness with minimal additional weight). It is manufactured by compression moulding, whereby the thermoformed polycarbonate (PC) is placed into the mould, onto which glass fibre and honeycomb are laid. A precise dose of PUR is applied by spraying on the layers and then the whole assembly is compressed in a mould and heated to cure.
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Polyurethane resin (PUR), PUR, Plastic Aramid fibre (AF), PMIA, M-aramid, Nomex, Polymetaphenylene isophthalamide Polycarbonate (PC), PC, Engineering plastic, General purpose
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Aramid, Automotive, Composite, Compression moulded, Honeycomb, Laminated, Nomex, Plastic, Polycarbonate (PC), Polyurethane resin (PUR), Thermoformed
Senoplast Senosan high impact acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) co-extruded with thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-TPS) and thermoformed into an automotive interior component. While the ABS provides impact strength and rigidity, the TPE contributes a tactile and durable surface.
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), ABS, Engineering plastic, General purpose Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), SEBS, Styrene ethylene butadiene styrene elastomer
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Automotive, CNC machined, Elastomer, Lightweight automotive, Texture, Thermoformed, Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Thermoformed meat packaging tray in black polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester. Black is used to make the meat look as good as possible. However, it is the most difficult colour to identify in recycling, with some sorting centres forced to separate it for incineration rather than recycling.
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Thermoplastic polyester, PET, Engineering plastic, Polyethylene terephthalate
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"Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Food contact, Packaging, Plastic, Retail, Thermoformed, Thermoplastic polyester
Thermoformed transparent polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester, food packaging tray.
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Thermoplastic polyester, PET, Engineering plastic, Polyethylene terephthalate
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"Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Film, Food contact, Packaging, Thermoformed, Thermoplastic polyester, Transparent
Meat packaging tray thermoformed from 90% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester, sheet
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Thermoplastic polyester, rPET, Recycled, Polyethylene terephthalate
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"Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Circular, Film, Food contact, Kitchen, Packaging, Plastic, Recycled, Retail, Thermoformed, Thermoplastic polyester
Etimex Purelay blister pack produced from a single polymer to ensure ease of recycling. This monomaterial polypropylene (PP) solution provides an alternative to the conventional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) blisters with aluminium push-through film. Image Etimex.
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Polypropylene (PP), PP, Plastic, General purpose
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Food contact, Monomaterial, Packaging, Polypropylene (PP), Print, Thermoformed
Cross-section through thermoformed (vacuum formed) polypropylene (PP) foam
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Polypropylene (PP), PP, Foam
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Foam, Packaging, Plastic, Polypropylene (PP), Product, Thermoformed
Centre Pompidou, France, by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano, completed in 1977, featuring a tubular steel exoskeleton, cast low alloy steel ‘gerberettes’ (visible 11 ton structure joining the floor trusses to the end columns) and curved polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), acrylic, glazed walkways.
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Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), PMMA, Cast, General purpose Carbon steel, 1060-1099, High carbon Alloy steel, 8620, Low alloy steel
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Alloy steel, Architecture, Carbon steel, Cladding, Construction, Metal, Paint, Plastic, Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), acrylic, Public, Steel, Tensile structure, Thermoformed, Transparent
Aircraft interior featuring pre-printed and pre-textured polyvinyl chloride-acrylic (PVC/PMMA) thermoformed panels
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Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), PVC/PMMA, Engineering plastic, Kydex, Boltaron
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Aerospace, Graphics, Interior, Pattern, Plastic, Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), acrylic, Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Thermoformed, Transport
Gweilo light sculpture, by Partisans for Parachilna, is made by hot forming etched acrylic sheets by hand. The light is transmitted through the sheet from one edge, and emits as a glow from the cut grooves and edges due to phenomenon known as edge glow, or lit edge.
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Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), PMMA, Cast, General purpose
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Art, Edge glow, Laser cut, Laser etched, Lighting, Partisans, Pattern, Plastic, Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), acrylic, Thermoformed, Transparent
Aircraft interior featuring pre-textured polyvinyl chloride-acrylic (PVC/PMMA) thermoformed panels
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Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), PVC/PMMA, Engineering plastic, Kydex, Boltaron
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Aerospace, Interior, Plastic, Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), acrylic, Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Thermoformed, Transport
Thermoformed consumer electronics packaging in polyethylene (PE).
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Polyethylene (PE), HDPE, High density, High density polyethylene
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Packaging, Plastic, Polyethylene (PE), Retail, Thermoformed
Cross-section through a temporary floor panel, made by twin sheet thermoforming. Two sheets are formed simultaneously, one above the other, and then clamped together whilst still hot to form a strong, hollow, profile. In this case, the hollow core provides insulation - these floor panels are designed to be laid over ice rinks to provide a very sturdy and temporary surface.
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Polyethylene (PE), HDPE, High density, High density polyethylene
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Construction, Monomaterial, Packaging, Plastic, Polyethylene (PE), Thermoformed, Twin sheet
Medical device housing manufactured with pressure-formed polycarbonate (PC) sheet, with debossed logo
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Polycarbonate (PC), PC, Engineering plastic, General purpose
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Graphics, Logo, Medical, Philips, Plastic, Polycarbonate (PC), Thermoformed
Push Tab paper-based blister packaging by Syntegon and Huhtamaki, using FibreForm paper-based (75%) material. It provides an alternative to conventional blister packs made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and aluminium foil. The thermoforming technology developed by Syntegon enables the production of trays, pods, blister packs and pouches - many types of packaging previously not possible with paper. FibreForm can be used on its own, or laminated or coated to provide barrier properties and heat-sealing, for example. The coating provided by Huhtamaki provides barrier and sealing properties. With biodegradable plastics it is possible to maintain the compostability of the paper. Image Syntegon.
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Paper, PAP, General purpose, Kraft, 60-300 g/m2
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Kraft, Packaging, Paper, Print, Thermoformed
Thermformed paper-based sweet packaging made with FibreForm by Billerud. Produced with a modified type of kraft pulp, it is more formable than regular paper, and can be shaped into trays, blister packs and pouches. Image Billerud.
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Paper, PAP, General purpose, Kraft, 60-300 g/m2
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Graphics, Kraft, Packaging, Paper, Print, Retail, Thermoformed
Tridas moulded paperboard packaging, hot-pressed with a laminated colour top layer. Image Tridas.
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Paper, PAP, Packaging, Boxboard, cartonboard and paperboard, 200-600 g/m2
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Circular, Food contact, Laminated, Moulded pulp, Packaging, Paper, Plant, Retail, Thermoformed, Tridas
White consumer electronics packaging made with thermoformed pulp.
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Moulded pulp, PAP, Moulded, Pulp
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Circular, Moulded pulp, Packaging, Paper, Retail, Thermoformed
Moulded pulp shoe inserts, produced by thermoforming, which yields a thin wall section and high quality surfaces front and back. In this case, recycled fibre is used.
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Moulded pulp, PAP, Moulded, Pulp
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Circular, Footwear, Moulded pulp, Packaging, Paper, Recycled, Retail, Thermoformed
Electronics packaging made with coloured pulp, transfer moulded to improve surface finish and create a lighter wall section.
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Moulded pulp, PAP, Moulded, Pulp
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Circular, Moulded pulp, Packaging, Paper, Plant, Retail, Thermoformed
Coloured consumer electronics packaging made with thermoformed pulp, produced by Tridas. Image Tridas.
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Moulded pulp, PAP, Moulded, Pulp
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Circular, Moulded pulp, Packaging, Paper, Retail, Thermoformed, Tridas
Electronics packaging made with coloured pulp, thermoformed to create a precise and lightweight insert with a high quality surface finish.
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Moulded pulp, PAP, Moulded, Pulp
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Circular, Food contact, Moulded pulp, Packaging, Paper, Retail, Thermoformed
Moulded paper pulp packaging for transporting automotive parts, produced by Tridas using pulp thermoforming. Image Tridas.
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Moulded pulp, PAP, Moulded, Pulp
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Circular, Moulded pulp, Packaging, Paper, Retail, Thermoformed, Tridas
Thermoformed acrylic capped acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS-PMMA), over-moulded on the backside with reaction injection moulded (RIM) polyurethane resin (PUR) for added stiffness. The ABS-PMMA provides a smooth, colourful, durable and UV-resistant outer layer
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), ABS-PMMA, Co-extruded composite, Capped ABS Polyurethane resin (PUR), PUR, Foam, Rigid
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Automotive, Composite, Foam, Plastic, Polyurethane resin (PUR), Reaction injection moulding (RIM), Thermoformed, Transport
Off-highway vehicle body panels, vacuum formed in acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and trimmed ready for assembly
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), ABS, Engineering plastic, General purpose
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Automotive, Plastic, Thermoformed, Transport
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) co-extruded with polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), acrylic, to provide a clear protective layer, and printed with carbon fibre composite graphic. The sheet is thermoformed (vacuum formed) into 3D shapes. These types of materials are used for transportation (bodywork, for example), off-highway, agricultural vehicles and product enclosures (electronics equipment, medical and safety).
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), ABS-PMMA, Co-extruded composite, Capped ABS
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Composite, Graphics, Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), acrylic, Print, Product, Thermoformed, Transport
Twin sheet thermoformed (vacuum formed) acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) ducting for automotive application.
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), ABS, Engineering plastic, General purpose
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Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Automotive, Plastic, Thermoformed, Transport, Twin sheet