Ceramicx infra red heaters make thermoforming profitable

The plastics thermoforming industry is often accused of being energy intensive and inaccurate compared to plastics injection moulding but Ceramicx now has the expertise to supply infrared heating upgrades to thousands of thermoformers worldwide – saving the industry millions in the process.

Ceramicx MD and founder Frank Wilson says that ‘a simple upgrade to an infrared heating system can increase the user’s profit margin by up to 40%. The infrared heating upgrade is designed to improve the performance of a fixed capital asset that would take millions to replace and the upgrade typically pays for itself within months.’

Wilson continues that ‘for a very low five figure sum a sophisticated upgrade to a fixed and expensive capital asset can be supplied – and not only pay for itself within months but also make you 40% more money on the output which you were having to make anyway. Not only that but the move will significantly prolong the life of your fixed machinery.’

Infrared heating in thermoforming produces a host of other benefits, including:

Major reduction in capital equipment wear and tear
Like-for-like infrared for tubular replacements
Elimination of ‘hot box’ tubular problems
No need for changes in control or instrumentation
Poor performing infra red to be replaced with superior platens
Savings in directional heat
Better resultant product quality
Improved set up time and tool change time
More complex parts possible
Cooling requirements also reduced
Matching of heating controls to polymers being processed
Improved environment for operators

Wilson’s view is that ‘many thermoforming companies spend their time unnecessarily fretting about raising the capital for an expensive new machine.

The reality is that a heating upgrade can make them more money now.

All further details of Ceramicx thermoforming infrared platen systems from Frank Wilson, Ceramicx Managing Director.

Tel. +353 2837510

Fax + 353 2837509

frank [@] ceramicx.com