Thermoformed Panels compete with injection molded parts.
November 5, 2003 - Twin-Sheet Thermoformed Plastic Panels offer OEMs alternative to injection molded or rotational molded plastic parts. Both sides feature precise form and definition and can include built-in patterns for additional vertical, horizontal, or diagonal rigidity. Space between sheets can be filled with thermal or acoustical insulation. Sizes up to 9 ft wide x 13 ft long are available with up to 60 in. draw.
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Original Press release
Kintz Plastics, Inc.
1 Caverns Rd.
Howes Cave, NY, 12092
USA
Twin-Sheet Thermoforming Opens New Markets and Applications for Twin-Sheet Thermoformers, such as Electronics Equipment OEMs
Howes Cave, NY–Few plastic thermoformers have twin-sheet thermoforming expertise. Those that do offer their customers expanded applications and multiple design benefits. As one of the leading twin-sheet thermoformers, Kintz Plastics, Incorporated offers its OEMs thermoformed panels that compete in appearance, strength and durability with injection molded or rotational molded plastic parts. Twin-sheet thermoformed panels are used in:
• All terrain and off-road vehicles
• Alternate power generation devices
• Swimming pools, spas and hot tubs
• Walk-in coolers, refrigerators and freezers
• Busses, subway cars, trams and other people movers
• Defense electronics and military systems
• ATMs, vending machines and gaming terminals
• Boating and marine products
• Kiosks, booths and other stand-alone structures
• Enclosures, shelters and housings
• Medical electronics
• Data storage and computer peripherals
• Telecommunications
• Bath tubs and shower stalls
• Imaging systems
• Industrial and Material Handling Equipment
Twin-sheet thermoforming is the thermoforming of two panels at the same time. Before the panels cool, however, they are pressed together, forming one unified structure consisting of two matched panels. Twin-sheet thermoforming offers many unique benefits:
• Thermoforming only produces a clean, crisp pattern on one side of the thermoformed panel, but a twin-sheet thermoformed panel has precise form and definition on both sides of the twin-sheet structure.
• There is usually nothing more than air between the two sheets that create the finished structure, but the space between the sheets can be filled with insulation for thermal or acoustical insulation.
• A twin-sheet panel has exponentially more strength than a single sheet of thermoformed plastic, and patterns can be built into the design of each side of the twin-sheet panel to create additional vertical, horizontal or diagonal rigidity.
• A twin-sheet panel is substantially lighter–and considerably less expensive–than an injection molded panel of the same exterior dimensions.
• The tooling investment for a twin-sheet thermoformed panel is also substantially less than the tooling costs for injection molding or rotational molding.
• The per-part cost of a twin-sheet thermoformed component is substantially less than a rotational molded component of the same size.
• Panels of different colors can be twin-sheet thermoformed to produce attractive, yet durable, panels that do not require painting or finishing.
Kintz is one of the largest producers of twin-sheet thermoformed plastic parts in terms of both units produced and unit size capabilities. Kintz Plastics’ new jumbo thermoformed can thermoform panels up to 9 feet wide by 13 feet long, with a draw (or third depth) of up to 60 inches!
Founded in 1976, Kintz has distinguished itself as THE premier plastics thermoformer. Kintz recently won the Best Twin-Sheet Formed Part Award from the Thermoforming Institute, as well as the Best Vacuum Formed Assembly and Best Pressure Formed Assembly awards. Kintz Plastics holds ISO 9001:2000 certification. For more information about Kintz Plastics, visit www. kintz. com, or call (518) 296-8513.
QUESTIONS? Contact Alec Schibanoff at 732-463-3205 or alecs@ aasassociates.com.
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