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Description

Automated Multi-Station Plastic Thermoforming Solution

The Multi-Station Thermoforming Machine is developed for manufacturers requiring continuous, stable, and efficient production of thermoformed plastic packaging.

Its integrated multi-station design allows several production processes to operate continuously within a single production line. Depending on the selected configuration, the machine can complete automatic sheet feeding, controlled heating, thermoforming, cooling, cutting, stacking, and finished-product collection.

By combining multiple processing stages, the XG-I reduces unnecessary material handling between separate machines. This helps lower labor costs, shorten production time, reduce secondary contamination, and improve finished-product consistency.

The machine can be configured according to the customer’s material, mold dimensions, forming depth, product design, and required production capacity.

Typical Production Process

Plastic sheet feeding → Controlled heating → Thermoforming → Cooling → Cutting → Stacking → Product collection

Additional equipment for counting, conveying, scrap collection, labeling, or packaging can be integrated according to the production requirements.

Key Features

Multi-Station Integrated Production

Multiple production stages are combined in one continuous line, improving workflow and reducing the need for separate forming, cutting, and handling equipment.

Automatic Sheet Feeding

The roll-sheet feeding system supplies material continuously and accurately to support stable production.

Controlled Heating System

Multiple heating zones can be adjusted according to the sheet material, thickness, product shape, and forming requirements.

Accurate Thermoforming

The forming station is designed to produce consistent product shapes, detailed surfaces, and reliable dimensions when used with the correct mold and process settings.

Integrated Cutting

The cutting station separates finished products from the surrounding sheet accurately, helping produce clean and consistent product edges.

Automatic Stacking and Collection

Finished products can be automatically stacked or transferred to the collection section, reducing manual handling and simplifying downstream operations.

PLC and Touchscreen Control

The production process can be managed through an industrial PLC and touchscreen interface, allowing operators to monitor and adjust key machine settings.

Flexible Machine Configuration

The working stations, mold size, heating system, cutting method, stacking device, and auxiliary equipment can be adapted for different products.

Reduced Labor Requirements

The integrated automatic production process reduces manual intervention and helps improve production efficiency.

Wide Range of Packaging Applications

The machine is suitable for producing different round, square, compartmented, transparent, shallow-draw, and irregular thermoformed products.

Suitable Plastic Materials

The machine can typically be configured for thermoplastic sheets such as:

• PP
• PS
• HIPS
• PET
• APET
• PVC
• PLA
• Other compatible thermoforming materials

Final material compatibility should be confirmed according to the selected heating system, sheet thickness, mold, and machine configuration.

Product Applications

The catalog illustrates the XG-I machine with several finished-product examples, including:

• Egg trays and egg packaging
• Compartment food trays
• Disposable meal containers
• Transparent clamshell boxes
• Food packaging trays
• Bakery and produce containers
• Plastic lids and covers
• Industrial packaging trays
• Retail display packaging
• Custom-shaped thermoformed products