20+ Years Manufacturer

CN Thermoforming Machine manufactures heavy gauge thermoforming machines for producing large, thick and complex plastic components. Our machines are engineered around your product dimensions, sheet material, thickness, mold design and production requirements.

With sheet thickness capabilities of up to 12 mm and forming areas of up to 4500 × 2000 mm, we provide customized thermoforming solutions for automotive components, industrial housings, equipment covers, sanitary products and other large plastic parts.

Whether you are developing a new product or upgrading an existing production line, we can help you select a machine configuration that matches your application.

Thick Thermoforming Machine

Thick thermoforming machines are specialized for heavy gauge thermoforming durable plastic sheets (2mm+), ideal for automotive, aerospace, and construction thermoforming applications. They mold strong, impact-resistant components like car panels and heavy-duty trays with precise heat and pressure, ensuring consistent quality for industrial use.

  • Adopts Plc Control System and touch screen.
  • PVC,ABS,PC,PE Sheet.etc (2-10mm).
  • Heat system: up and down heat system.
  • Max Forming Area: 4000*2500*1000(mm).
  • Aircraft tray tables, window shade liners, galley pans, seat backs, miscellaneous interior covers.
  • Truck bedliners,truck caps,tonneau covers,bug shields,rain guards, floor mats,dash kits.
  • Headliners, cargo liners, door watershields, dash insulators, flooring, package trays/shelves.
  • Bumper fascias, running boards, spare tire covers, ground effects, wheel wells, gas tanks.
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Single Thermoforming Machine

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Auto Unloading Machines

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Automatic loading and unloading

Heavy Gauge Thermoforming Capabilities

Our heavy gauge thermoforming machines are designed for applications that require larger forming areas, thicker plastic sheets and application-specific process control.

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  • Sheet thickness: Up to 12 mm, depending on material and application
  • Maximum forming area: Up to 4500 × 2000 mm
  • Materials: ABS, PP, PC, PETG, HDPE and other suitable thermoplastic sheets
  • Heating system: Multi-zone heating configured for the material and sheet thickness
  • Vacuum system: Sized according to mold volume, product depth and forming requirements
  • Control system: PLC and touchscreen operation
  • Machine configuration: Customized according to product drawings, mold dimensions and production targets
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Our Heavy Gauge Thermoforming Machine Design Approach

At CN Thermoforming Machine, we approach machine selection as an engineering task.

Product → Material → Sheet Thickness → Mold → Heating → Vacuum → Cooling → Production Cycle
Each factor affects the next. A machine designed around the actual application is more likely to deliver stable forming quality and a practical production cycle.
Depending on the project, the machine can be configured with:

Depending on the project, the machine can be configured with:

  • Multi-zone heating for controlled sheet temperature
  • Servo-driven systems where appropriate
  • PLC and touchscreen controls for process operation
  • Industrial vacuum systems sized for the mold and product
  • Application-specific clamping, forming and cooling arrangements

Thermoforming Application

Our machines can be configured for a wide range of industrial and commercial plastic products.Heavy gauge thermoforming is suitable for manufacturing large automotive plastic parts,

Equipment

Automative

Vehicles

Appliance

Medical

Aerospace

Heavy Gauge Thermoforming Process

Heating: Plastic sheets are heated to their forming temperature
Forming: The heated sheet is stretched over or into a mold using vacuum
Trimming and Finishing: Excess material is removed, and parts are trimmed using CNCrouters

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Thermoforming Resources

  • ABS very common material.Good Stiffness and impact strength.
  • HIPS: colorful and low cost
  • HDPE:Good Cold Temperature properties.
  • PP:Excellent chemical resistance.
  • ACRYLIC
  • PVC:Good impact strength.
  • PC:Very high impact strength. Clear. High temperature resistance.

Thermoforming Advantages:

1.Lower Costs for small to medium production.

2.lower tootling costs.only about 1/5-1/10 injection mold cost.

3.less set-up and lead time.

4.Excellent color and texture forming.

5.Shorter lead time to production start.

6.Large Part molding:Thermforming is more economical for large parts with low to mid volume.

The mold can be made of Wood,plastic and aluminium. Aluminum is the most widely used material for thermoformed tooling because of favorable fabrication costs plus superior thermal conductivity.

Thin Thermoforming : mainly for the material 0.3-1.0mm thermoforming. such as plasic cup,plastic tray,food tray,blister.etc

Thick Gauge Thermoforming also called Heavy gauge thermoforming: mainly for 2-10mm plastic thermoforming.

  • Plastic Sheet Extrusion Machines: extrudes granule to sheet which is used for producing plastic products by plastic thermoforming machines
  • Thick Thermoforming Machine:for thermoforming products of thick plsatic sheet .
  • Thin Thermoforming Machine:cups, food container, trays, dishes, bowls, lids
  • Cutting Routers:for cutting the thermoforming parts
  • CNC Machines:used to produce the highest quality and accurate molds and tools.
  • Heavy gauge thermoforming machine custom made available!
  • We can make the machine according to customer requirements. If you need the suitable thermoforming machine and vacuum forming machine our products,just feel free to contact us.

Single Sheet Thermoforming Machine, Inline Thermoforming Machine,Automatic Thermoforming Machine.

Our machine max thermoforming thickness: 10mm ABS,PET,PVC,PC.etc

Heavy gauge thermoforming is a plastic thermoforming process that manufactures parts and components using thermoplastic sheet materials ranging from 2mm to 10mm thick.

Heavy gauge thermoforming offers numerous benefits:

  • Cost-Effective Tooling: Compared to injection molding, thermoforming requires less expensive molds.
  • Design Versatility: The process accommodates a wide range of shapes, textures, and finishes.
  • Durability: Heavy gauge plastics ensure the production of robust components for industrial and consumer applications​​.

Heavy gauge plastics are durable, thick plastic sheets designed to withstand significant wear and tear. These plastics are often used in industrial applications and must exhibit high impact resistance, rigidity, and chemical stability. Common materials include:

  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS): Known for strength and versatility.
  • High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE): Lightweight and resistant to chemicals.
  • Polycarbonate (PC): Offers exceptional clarity and impact resistance​​.
  • ThermoFab
    Specializes in heavy gauge plastic enclosures and components for medical devices and other industries.
    Website: https://www.thermofab.com/
  • CW Thomas
    Offers end-to-end plastic thermoforming services, including in-house tooling and assembly.
    Website: https://cwthomas.com/
  • Productive Plastics
    Provides custom plastic thermoforming services from prototype to production.
    Website: https://www.productiveplastics.com/
  • Advanced Plastiform, Inc.
    Leader in plastic manufacturing, including heavy gauge thermoforming and injection molding.
    Website: https://advancedplastiform.com/
  • Ray Products
    Specializes in custom heavy gauge thermoforming, pressure forming, and large part vacuum forming.
    Website: https://www.rayplastics.com/
  • Associated Thermoforming Inc. (ATI)
    Experts in custom thermoforming solutions, including vacuum forming and pressure forming.
    Website: https://ati-forms.com/
  • LINDAR Corporation
    Specializes in concept design, prototyping, and production of custom heavy gauge plastic products.
    Website: https://lindarcorp.com/
  • Plastic Molding Technology (PMT)
    Specializes in heavy-gauge thermoforming for durable, highly cosmetic, close-tolerance large plastic parts.
    Website: https://plasticmolding.com/
  • PDI Plastics
    Provides custom heavy gauge thermoforming services for various industries.
    Website: https://www.pdiplastic.com/
  • InterTrade Industries
    Offers custom thermoforming solutions, including heavy gauge vacuum forming and pressure forming.
    Website: https://www.intertradeindustries.com/
  • Universal Plastics
    Specializes in heavy gauge thermoforming, including vacuum forming and pressure forming.
    Website: https://www.universalplastics.com/
  • Gregstrom Corporation
    Provides custom heavy gauge thermoforming and plastic fabrication services.
    Website: https://www.gregstrom.com/
  • Pioneer Plastics
    Offers custom heavy gauge thermoforming services for a variety of industries.
    Website: https://www.pioneerplastics.com/
  • Dordan Manufacturing
    Specializes in custom heavy gauge thermoforming and plastic packaging solutions.
    Website: https://www.dordan.com/
  • Vantage Plastics
    Provides heavy gauge thermoforming services, including large part thermoforming.
    Website: https://www.vantageplastics.com/
  • Spartech
    Offers custom heavy gauge thermoforming and plastic sheet solutions.
    Website: https://www.spartech.com/
  • Prent Corporation
    Specializes in custom heavy gauge thermoforming for medical and industrial applications.
    Website: https://www.prent.com/
  • Placon Corporation
    Provides heavy gauge thermoforming services for custom plastic packaging.
    Website: https://www.placon.com/
  • Freetech Plastics
    Specializes in precision heavy gauge thermoforming for various industries.
  • Formall, Inc.
    Offers custom heavy gauge thermoforming services, including vacuum forming and pressure forming.
    Website: https://www.formall.com/

Brown Machine Group

  • Website: https://brown-machine.com
  • Overview: Provides high-performance heavy gauge thermoforming machines and turnkey solutions for industrial applications.

MAAC Machinery

  •  https://maacmachinery.com
  • Specializes in custom-built heavy gauge thermoforming systems for automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Cannonusa

  • https://www.cannonusa.com/
  • The thermoforming machines produced by Cannon cover a complete range of requirements for industrial thermoforming

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Heavy Gauge Thermoforming Machine Manufacturer

As a thermoforming machine manufacturer in China, CN Thermoforming Machine provides equipment for customers producing large and thick plastic components.

We work with customers to understand their products, review technical requirements and determine the appropriate machine configuration.

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Email:  sales@cn-thermoforming.com  /Mr.August.Fan