Eco credentials have never been more important for British businesses. It makes sense for companies to invest in being environmentally aware, not only from a financial point of view, but also in both ethical and practical terms.
Agriculture is just one of many sectors that is recognising the benefits of using thermoformed plastic parts . The long-lasting, hard wearing properties of these components are ideal for this type of application, so it's hardly surprising that they feature in so many agricultural environments.
Drape forming is a highly specialised process, typically used for plastic components where a gentle curve or shaping is required. It’s imperative to have the right equipment to hand, as well as following the proper drape forming process to ensure the finished products are up to the required standard.
Choosing the right trimming and finishing method is essential for the vacuum forming process. Failure to select the right one can affect the overall quality of the component, its longevity and ultimately how effective it is at doing the job for which it was intended. Having an understanding of different trimming methods can ensure customers are better informed when choosing a manufacturer of vacuum-formed components. After all, a company that doesn't offer a tailored solution is unlikely to deliver to the required standard.
As the UK's leading vacuum forming specialists we have over 30 years of technical capability and are experts in using vacuum forming to make plastic parts that are durable, attractive and cost effective. We are asked for advice on all aspects of thermoforming and vacuum forming so we've pulled together the most frequently asked questions and their answers in this article.
Thermoforming has a wide range of applications in many different industries, but it is rapidly becoming the best process for construction equipment, producing high quality plastic parts that last longer and look great.
Thermoforming is a huge part of the service we provide and the term is something you'll see mentioned regularly across our website. Read on to find out more about exactly what it is, how the process works and what materials are used, the advantages and applications, and our expertise in this very specific area of forming plastic parts and products.
It's likely that many of the plastic products you come across in everyday life have been made using vacuum forming, a thermoforming process that we at Bridgewood UK specialise in. In this blog post we look at just some of the industries that take advantage of vacuum forming in order to produce attractive, cost effective and highly durable plastic products.
A blustery day is a common occurrence here in the UK, so it's not surprising that this country is considered to be the best location for wind power in Europe and is ranked as the sixth largest producer of wind power in the world! So where are all of these wind turbines coming from, and who's making all of the parts?
Vacuum forming is a thermoforming process in which a plastic sheet is heated to the desired temperature, and then moulded to a three-dimensional shape using vacuum technology and compressed air.
In our recent blog post giving an introduction to the vacuum forming process we covered each stage of how plastic products are made using vacuum forming. In this post we will be giving an overview of which plastic materials are suitable for vacuum forming and the individual characteristics of each.
Bridgewood have developed a number of thermoformed vending machine front panel assemblies for an international manufacturer of bespoke beverage vending machines. The new designs incorporate a contrasting range of thermoformable plastic sheet materials.
Bridgewood have developed a number of thermoformed exterior panel applications for an International manufacturer of earthmoving equipment with a new engineering plastic that offers some unique benefits.