Thermoformed Plastic Containers

Each plastic container is individually designed to meet the specific needs of its application. To design the container, formary needs to know the purpose of the container and what products or materials will be stored, transported, or stored inside. Factors like whether the container will be used indoors or outdoors, if it will hold liquids or sharp objects, weight load, handling requirements, and storage conditions all play a significantrole.

Based on this information, formary selects the appropriate material, thickness, design elements, and structure for your deep-drawn container. This ensures that the container meets all functional, durability, and safety requirements while providing an efficient and tailored solution for storage and transport.

Do you already have the initial dimensions (length x width x height) of the deep-drawn container, or are they even fully developed in 3D?

Your designs and CAD data will be reviewed by formary for deep-drawability, and relevant areas will be optimized. For sensitive information, please send us your non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Grip handles enable containers to be stacked and unstacked more easily. They are also useful for ergonomic carrying and simplified handling when the deep-drawn containers are in use, i.e., when loaded. Naturally, the addition of grip handles depends on the application: for decorative containers, such as plant containers, they may be omitted.

Radii describe the degree of rounding of the edges of your plastic container. Wall tapers describe the angle of its sidewalls. Deep-drawn parts always require a minimum radius and approximately a 3° wall taper to ensure that the deep-drawn container can be released from the mold. The deeper the container is designed, the larger the radii should be to prevent potential thinning of the material at the bottom.

We pay attention to relevant areas of your plastic container. Depending on the requirements for wall thickness specifications and draft angles, we will choose the appropriate tool design. You can easily enter these requirements in our configurator.

When it comes to outdoor use of plastic containers, UV stability is a key requirement. It is often added as an additive to the material or semi-finished product to enhance its resistance to UV rays, which helps prevent degradation and discoloration over time.

Alternatively, UV-resistant plastics, such as ABS ASA, can be used to manufacture containers from the outset.

The service life of a deep-drawn container plays a critical role in determining how formary designs and manufactures your plastic container.

The longer the required service life, the more durable the container needs to be. To support shape stability and strength, reinforcing elements such as ribs and bracing can be integrated into the design. Additionally, the material must be selected based on the specific requirements for robustness in the intended usage environment.

Several factors influence the design, including:

• Weight Load: How much weight will the container need to support regularly?
• Minimum Wall Thickness: Are there areas of the container that require a certain minimum wall thickness for durability or strength?
• Transport Frequency: Will the plastic container be frequently loaded and unloaded, possibly under heavy loads, from one location to another?

Thermoformed plastic transport containers are designed to be stackable, allowing for efficient storage. To achieve smaller storage volumes, techniques like rotary stacking are often used.

A good separability between containers is ensured by adequately sized undercuts.

Depending on the application, deep-drawn containers must be resistant to chemicals, oils, and fats. formary selects the optimal plastic for each environment to ensure that the containers meet the specific requirements, even in sensitive environments.

Especially in industrial applications, deep-drawn containers are often exposed to high ambient temperatures or hot liquids. To avoid deformations and ensure long-lasting durability, formary selects the appropriate plastic based on the required continuous operating temperature and any potential temperature peaks. 

You can add important information, such as your company logo, material markings, and date stamps, to your deep-drawn containers. Simply specify these details in the formary configurator and let us know the desired placement.

Deep-drawn containers can be made in transparent or colored materials. The surfaces of plastic containers can be further customized using various printing techniques and coating options. Additionally, embossed and textured surfaces are also possible for your plastic containers.