High Speed Plastics Thermoforming Oven Solutions

Creating the Finished Package

WECO uses infrared heaters that increase thermoforming efficiency and make thermoforming profitable for you. An industrial thermoforming oven heats sheets of composites and thermoplastics to high temperatures so operators can stretch and mold them into specific shapes. Thermoforming ovens work well for pre-heating and support a tension-free, flawless heating process when paired with suitable heating technology. WECO typically supplies thermoforming solutions as retrofit heat systems for production lines that manufacture Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).

The popularity of our infrared solutions continues to grow, since they deliver average energy savings of up to 40% along with productivity improvements of up to 20%, and companies often measure payback time in months. WECO designs thermoforming ovens for each unique application to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

The plastics thermoforming industry often faces criticism for being energy intensive and less accurate than plastics injection molding. However, WECO industrial heat consultants bring expertise that helps thermoformers worldwide replace and upgrade heating systems. As a result, the industry saves millions and improves thermoforming line efficiency across global production environments.

Thermoforming Heating Control System Benefits:

• Major reduction in capital equipment wear and tear
• Like-for-like infrared for tubular replacements
• Elimination of ‘hot box’ tubular problems
• No need for changes in control or instrumentation
• Poor performing infrared to be replaced with superior platens
• Savings in directional heat
• Better resulting product quality
• Improved set-up time and tool change time
• More complex parts possible
• Cooling requirements also reduced
• Matching of heating control systems to polymers being processed
• Improved environment for operators

Industrial Thermoforming Oven Applications:

• Aerospace composite press forming
• Automotive fuel line heat setting
• Thermoplastics press forming
• Automotive headliner forming
• Skylight acrylics
• Composite deck board embossing
• Glass forming
• Aluminum sheet forming
• Batch and Conveyor Systems
• Interior components forming
• Packaging forming
• Fiberglass forms
• Foam Speaker forming