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• A brief history of vacuum forming
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• 06-02-2024

Vacuum forming has its roots in Birmingham, England, in 1855 when Alexander Parkes used steam to shape celluloid. John Wesley Hyatt, considered the father of modern plastics, expanded on this work in the 1870s using steam and steel moulds, leading to the production of toys, bottles, and relief maps.   The technique gained traction before, during, and after World War II due to the demand for lightweight and durable synthetic materials. Thermoforming...

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• Environmental Impact of Plastic Packaging
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• 25-01-2024

There is no doubt that plastic is portrayed in a negative light in comparison to other packaging materials. They are said to cause environmental degradation as well as pollution. But did you know that there are positive effects of using plastic to pack your items?  Why do we use single-use plastic? Does plastic packaging use a lot of energy? Does the mechanism of plastic packaging prove efficient? How does plastic...

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• Product Protection with Vacuum Formed Transit Trays
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• 10-01-2024

Vacuum Formed Transit Trays or Component Trays Considering that transit trays are essential packaging components for shielding your products or elements from damage, you will want them to be trustworthy, eco-friendly, able to increase cost,  maintain your company's reputation and also improve performance and efficiency. Vacuum formed transit trays are created and manufactured to offer maximum security to...

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• The Importance of Protective Packaging in Product Delivery
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Products are shipped out on a daily basis. Their parcels, as well as packages, are the containers that carry them from here to there, yet they ought to not be misinterpreted for protective packaging. Safety product packaging is designed deliberately to secure mailed items from any physical damages. In transportation, packages are subject to dropping, rough handling as well as movement from transport vehicles. Packaging plays a vital function for confining...

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• Types of plastic protective packaging
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• 21-12-2023

This article looks at the types of protective packaging and the advantages of each. Find out more about which protective packaging is right for you. The use of protective packaging can be dated back as far as when material transport was necessary- including antique wooden boxes and clay pots.  Since then, they have evolved along with the development of technology, especially since the development of plastic technology a little over a century...

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• A Comprehensive Guide to Vacuum Formed Design
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• 11-12-2023

You might not be surprised to learn that vacuum formed products are all around us. Their versatility means they have a place from bakeries to retail and display. This simplified and efficient way of vacuum forming allows for complex shapes and components to be mass produced. It's an extremely cost-effective and time-saving solution for most industries.  The in-house design team at Plastics By Design Ltd have a wealth of expertise and experience...

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• Unlocking the Potential of Thermoforming
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• 01-12-2023

The process of thermoforming is particularly advantageous when it comes to handling large plastic projects. At its core, thermoforming involves heating a plastic sheet until it becomes pliable, after which it is formed over a male or female mould. When working with large-scale designs, this process excels due to its efficiency and the significant advantages it provides. Unlike other plastic manufacturing methods such as injection moulding, thermoforming...

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• What Are The Stages Of Vacuum Forming
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• 24-11-2023

Products that are vacuum formed can be found almost everywhere and could have an essential place in our lives. The process includes heating plastic sheets and moulding them to create 3D forms. It has, and still is used by various markets consisting of cosmetics, food and electronics. The flexibility of vacuum forming is clear, as are cost efficiency and rate of production. Prototypes can be generated rapidly and also accurately...

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• Understanding Material Types for Protective Shipping
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• 21-11-2023

This article looks at understanding material types for protective shipping. Our expert insights cover considerations such as fragility, weight, and environmental impact, ensuring you choose the right protective materials for your specific shipping needs.  Internal materials primarily relate to those elements of packaging utilised to keep and safeguard the shipment throughout the course of transit. To put into perspective, such materials...

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• The Major Benefits Of Thermoforming
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• 15-11-2023

The process of thermoforming is particularly advantageous when it comes to handling large plastic projects. At its core, thermoforming involves heating a plastic sheet until it becomes pliable, after which it is formed over a male or female mould. When working with large-scale designs, this process excels due to its efficiency and the significant advantages it provides. Unlike other plastic manufacturing methods such as injection moulding, thermoforming...

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• What is Thermoforming
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• 12-10-2023

In this article, we delve into the realm of thermoforming, a remarkable manufacturing process that has become a staple in many industries. We'll explore what thermoforming entails, its myriad advantages, and much more. Thermoforming is a versatile manufacturing process used to create plastic parts and products across a myriad of industries. At its core, thermoforming involves heating a plastic sheet to a pliable state and then moulding...

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• Plastic Thermoformed Packaging
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This article looks at plastic thermoformed packaging. If you want to explore the possibilities of thermoformed plastic packaging we discuss options available.Plastics By Design Ltd can design moulded-in hinges and locking features has found versatile applications in both industrial and consumer areas. Workstations: Multi-cavity packs are designed for many storage and dispensing applications in the electronic, medical, and general industrial...

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• Profit From Thermoforming
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• 08-08-2023

This article looks at how to profit from thermoforming. If you want to explore the possibilities of developing thermoformed plastic products we discuss options available. Plastic products thermoformed by Plastics By Design Ltd are used today on an increasing scale throughout industry to solve countless design and production problems. Often unseen or unrecognised by end users, they are chosen by designers not only because they are economical and proven...

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• Solving Problems Through Thermoforming
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• 08-07-2023

This article looks at Solving Problems Through Thermoforming. If you want to explore the problems solved by thermoformed plastic products we discuss options available. Plastic products thermoformed by Plastics By Design Ltd provide cost effective solutions to more difficult problems of product development and production. We have the experience and technical resources to help you and are ready to work closely in a productive partnership to save...

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• What Is The Best Material For Plastic
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• 28-04-2023

What is the best material for plastic? We explain the properties and uses of the top plastic materials. Plastics By Design Ltd provide trusted vacuum forming services throughout the UK. Find out which material is right for your plastic requirements. Polymers are used to create all plastics. A polymer is a chemical molecule that can be either manufactured or naturally occurring that comprises plenty of similar molecular repeating units. They can...

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• What Is Vacuum Forming Used For
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What is vacuum forming used for? We look at applications of vacuum forming by companies and manufacturers. Find out more about how vacuum forming can benefit you. In today's civilization, it's difficult to go through a day without coming into contact with at least one vacuum-formed part. This manufacturing process is used to create a variety of items in a variety of industries. For high volume manufacturing, vacuum forming is...

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• What is Vacuum Forming
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Vacuum Forming is a common manufacturing process used throughout the world.  But What is Vacuum Forming? We look at the Vacuum Forming process and the practical uses in industry. Thermoforming, often known as vacuum forming, is one of the oldest and most widely used methods of processing plastic materials. Items created by vacuuming may be found all around us and play a vital part in our daily lives. Softening a plastic sheet...

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• Plastics By Design Protective packaging and design
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• Advantages Of Pressure Forming
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• 05-05-2022

What are the advantages of pressure forming? This article looks at pressure thermoforming and typical applications for pressure forming. The pressure thermoforming process is a fantastic plastic manufacturing technique under the umbrella of plastic thermoforming methods available in the industry.  The manufacturing process of pressure-forming involves a 2-dimensional thermoplastic sheet heated to its optimal in a pressure box...

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• How Does Pressure Forming Work
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 This article asks: how does pressure forming work? If you have a pressure forming project that you are considering, we look at what pressure forming is and how it can benefit your needs. Pressure forming processes are a form of plastic thermoplastic, creating various detailed, crisp, alternative design features and intricate textures.  In the same way, it is almost like injection moulding; however, its production and...

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