Thermoforming / Vacuum Forming Services

Northern Plastics offers thermoforming and vacuum forming services, from prototype fabrication to full production runs.

With the look and feel of injection molded parts, our single sheet vacuum forming and deep draw processes form up to 72″ wide and up to 120″ long. We work with a variety of plastic sheeting material including ABS, PETG, TPO, HDPE, HMWPE, HIPS, Kydex and FDA approved materials. Our PLC-driven machinery can handle sheets from .040″ to .500″ thick.

Choose from our selection of standard colors, optional color-matching available and your choice of material finishes (light haircell, deep haircell, smooth, matte, high/low gloss, saddle) for your custom thermoforming needs. Northern Plastics offers secondary operations that include 5-axis CNC routing, die cutting, trimming, assembly, structural adhesive bonding and sonic welding.

We are industry leaders in plastic thermoforming since 1984. Our history of 35-year relationships with major customers have been proof of our high quality standards and complete customer satisfaction. We have proven to be an innovator of new ideas for old products. To learn more about our thermoforming/vacuum forming capabilities, please see the table below or contact us for additional information.

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Thermoforming/Vacuum Forming - Capabilities

Molding ProcessVacuum Forming
Single Sheet
Deep Draw
Equipment Capabilities

Thickness.040 to .500 in
WidthUp to 72 in
LengthUp to 120 in
MaterialsNoryl®
Kydex®
ABS
PETG
TPO
FDA approved materials
HDPE
HMWPE
HIPS
FinishesLight Haircell
Deep Haircell
Smooth
Matte
High Gloss
Low Gloss
Saddle
Secondary Operations5-axis CNC Routing
Die Cutting
Trimming
Assembly
Structural Adhesive Bonding
Sonic Welding
Production VolumePrototype
Short Run
Production

Additional Information

Industry

Agricultural
Automotive
Aftermarket
Building / Construction
Farming
Food Equipment
Marine
Medical / Pharmaceutical
Military
Recreational Vehicles
Signage
Displays

Intended Application

Bus Roof Vent / Emergency Exit
Inner Fender Well Liner
Fender Protectors
Dunnage Tray
Point of Purchase Display Racks
Machine Housings
Molds for Custom Patio Blocks
Public Art Sculptures
Salt Spreader Containers
Fertilizer Spreader Containers
Military Shields
Interior Panels
Battery Enclosures
Food Industry Trays
Hospital/Morgue Body Tray Panels

Industry Standards

ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)