Quickly Find the Right Plastic Tray Solution

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Read our white paper to find out how versatile thermoformed plastic trays are - and how you can use the 3D Tray Generator to develop a customized concept in a flash or order a suitable standard tray with just a few clicks.


Here’s an overview of the contents:

  • Advantages of plastic trays
  • Our manufacturing standards
  • Product examples & properties
  • 3D concept in the tray generator
  • Tray online store

Who is the Guide for Plastic Trays Suitable for?

The white paper is aimed at anyone who needs plastic trays for safe transport, automated manufacturing processes, or customized packaging solutions.

The tray guide covers the following application areas of plastic trays:

  • Trays in intra- and extra-logistics
  • Automated handling in production lines
  • Conveyance, storage, and transport of finished parts
  • Securing and positioning of components

Advantages of Our Tray Guide

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Comprehensive Overview

You’ll gain insight into the key features and benefits of plastic trays.

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For Experts and Beginners

The white paper is suitable for both thermoforming newcomers and experienced professionals.

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Free

The guide is available free of charge and can be accessed at any time.

In what specific situations is the guide helpful?

This guide shows you how to quickly find the right tray solution using formary, a digital manufacturer of plastic trays. With formary, you gain access to a partner network of over 200 manufacturers. This supplier network provides you with access to unlimited manufacturing capacity and all thermoforming processes and finishing options.

Why choose formary for your plastic trays?

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3D Tray Generator

Simply upload your data to our 3D Tray Generator. The tool creates a realistic visualization of your component and automatically suggests suitable tray designs. This allows you to arrive at a customized, precise solution in just a few minutes.

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Online Store for Standardtays

Do you need plastic trays that are available immediately for your KLT or Euro containers? In our online store, you’ll find a wide selection of standard trays that you can order right away and have delivered quickly. 

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Configurator

Whether you need a custom design or a standard solution, formary offers a fully digital, time-saving process. Configure your plastic tray directly in our product configurator. You’ll receive your quote within 24 hours.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About the Guide to Plastic Trays

What is a tray?

A tray or a workpiece carrier, is a thermoformed container that securely holds products in individual compartments. Plastic trays, in particular, protect sensitive components during transport and are stackable.

What can I learn from the tray white paper?

Who is this guide intended for?

How soon will I receive my quote or standard tray?

Is the tray guide available for free?

How do I choose between a standard tray and an individual tray or insert solution?

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Optimizing Intralogistics – How Trays Improve Your Intralogistics Processes

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Mold nests or cavities can be diverse: rectangular, round, custom-shaped, tracks, ribs, or domes. So how is it decided which mold nest is the right one? More on this in the article.
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Automation of Production - How Trays Support Automation in Industry 4.0

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Warehouse Inventory: Tips & Tricks for Better Warehouse Organization and Efficiency with Trays

Warehouse inventories cost time, tie up staff, and often disrupt ongoing operations. This is especially true for small parts, serial components, or recurring components, where counting quickly becomes confusing if parts are stored loose in boxes or shelf compartments. Standard trays create a simple yet effective structure here for better warehouse organization. This article shows how trays optimize inventory counts in both the warehouse and production.
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Tray Labeling: How to Use Labels Effectively for Your Packaging

To ensure that trays can be correctly identified and used, clear labeling is essential. Depending on the application, quantity, and process requirements, different methods can be used, such as permanent engraving or flexible labels. In this article, you will learn which tray labeling methods are available, when each method makes sense, and how labeling can already be incorporated into the tray design using formary’s 3D Tray Generator.
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A constant challenge in the manufacturing industry is efficiently managing material flow throughout all assembly stages and departments. These logistical challenges can be optimally addressed by using product-specific workpiece carriers. Learn more in this article.
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Now live: Create Tray Designs Directly from CAD Data in Your Browser

Planning plastic trays for transport, storage, or automated manufacturing processes often starts with one key question: what should a suitable tray for the component actually look like? This is exactly what the new web-based 3D Tray Generator answers within seconds. Learn more in this article.

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