Vacuum forming
Trays, covers and housings formed from sheet, for short and medium runs.
01 / Overview
Large parts, formed fast.
Vacuum forming shapes heated plastic sheet over a single sided tool. It is ideal for trays, covers, housings and other large components where size, consistency and cost matter, particularly across short to medium production runs.
Because the tool is simpler, tooling usually costs less and is ready sooner than an injection mould. Injection moulding is the better choice for fine detail and high volumes, and an engineer will tell you which process suits your part.
02 / Capabilities
What we offer.
Trays and covers
Ideal for trays, covers and housings.
Short to medium runs
Formed fast in short or medium runs.
Supplied with your parts
Formed parts supplied alongside your moulded components.
03 / At a glance
Key facts.
- Typical parts
- Trays, covers, housings
- Run size
- Short to medium
- Part size
- Large and lightweight
04 / Related services
More from Ertone.
Injection moulding
For finer detail or higher volumes, the same part can be injection moulded.
View service 02Design and prototype
Not sure which process fits? Start with a design review.
View service 03Secondary operations
Formed parts can be printed, assembled and packed with your moulded parts.
View service05 / Get a quote
Let's talk about your part.
Send a drawing or sample of the tray, cover or housing you need. An engineer will come back with a price.
- 01Send a drawing, sample photo or sketch.
- 02An engineer reviews it.
- 03You get a quote with material and tooling advice.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 01296 431482 or email enquiries@ertone.co.uk.