Food clamshells
Hinged PET clamshells for bakery, fresh fruit and deli counters.
Lightweight · Cost-effective · up to 2 mm
Thin gauge thermoforming & packaging solutions
Thin gauge thermoforming is the preferred choice for creating lightweight, durable, and cost-effective packaging solutions. Using thermoplastic sheets ranging from 0.2 to 2.0 mm, this process enables intricate designs, high clarity, and reliable protection for food, medical, electronics, and consumer goods. From blister packs and clamshells to ESD trays and disposable containers, thin gauge thermoforming is versatile, scalable, and sustainable.
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A snapshot of thin-gauge thermoforming across food, medical, electronics, retail and horticulture — formed from 0.2–2.0 mm sheet, at scale.
Ready-meal trays
Multi-compartment CPET and PP trays for hot-fill and frozen meals.
Cups & lids
Clear PET cups with dome and flat lids for cold beverages.
Medical & pharma trays
Sterile PETG blister and device trays for kits and diagnostics.
Electronics & ESD trays
Conductive, antistatic cavity trays for PCBs and components.
Seedling & plug trays
Multi-cell propagation and plug trays for nurseries.
Nursery & net-pot trays
Plug, seed and net-pot trays for nurseries and hydroponics — formed under 2 mm.
Retail blister packs
Clamshells and blisters for cosmetics, electronics and FMCG.
Festive & gift trays
Compartment trays for dry fruit, sweets and festive gifting.
Clear domes & cloches
Optically clear PETG domes and cloches for cake and display.
A sample of thin-gauge work — from blister packs to ESD trays, we form thousands of custom parts a year. Ask about your packaging part →
Key benefits
Lightweight & sustainable
Uses less plastic per part, reducing cost and environmental impact.
Cost-effective tooling
Moulds are faster and cheaper to produce compared to injection moulding.
High-speed production
Ideal for large-volume packaging runs with consistent quality.
Design flexibility
Can form complex shapes, fine details, and transparent parts.
Material versatility
Compatible with PET, PETG, HIPS, PP, PLA, and specialty ESD/antistatic plastics.
Product protection
Creates strong, tamper-resistant, and hygienic enclosures for sensitive products.
Wide applications
From food trays and medical packs to retail clamshells and electronic housings.
Common applications
Food packaging
- Trays & lids
- Clamshells
- Disposable cups & lids
- Bakery & deli containers
Medical & pharma
- Sterile blister packs
- Device enclosures
- Surgical packaging
Electronics & ESD
- ESD trays & inserts
- Protective covers & housings
- Display panels
Automotive & aerospace
- Interior trim components
- Decorative panels
- Lightweight aircraft interiors
Consumer & retail
- Toy packaging
- POP displays
- Custom inserts
Industrial & custom
- Machinery covers
- Housing components
- Custom trays & panels
The thin gauge thermoforming process
From material to precision — engineered for quality at every step.
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STEP 01
Material selection
Choose the optimal thermoplastic sheet (0.2–2.0 mm) for the application — temperature resistance, clarity, food-contact and flexibility.
Right material for right performance
02
STEP 02
Sheet heating
Precisely heat the sheet with infrared or convection zones until it reaches its optimal thermoforming temperature.
Uniform heating for consistent forming
03
STEP 03
Clamping & forming
Clamp the heated sheet over the mould and draw it to shape with vacuum, pressure or plug assist.
Accurate forming for the desired shape
04
STEP 04
Cooling & setting
Rapidly cool the formed part with air or water to lock in the final shape, then release it from the tool.
Stable shape with an excellent finish
05
STEP 05
Trimming & finishing
Trim excess material on CNC or steel-rule dies, then add texturing, printing or specialised coatings.
Clean edges & a premium finish
06
STEP 06
Quality control
Inspect for dimensional accuracy, surface quality and compliance — ISO 9001, with COA/MTC on request.
Tested. Verified. Trusted.
Let’s build it
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Send your part or drawing — fast tooling, ISO 9001 quality, most first responses within 24 hours.
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