Thin-film thermoforming

Thermoformage fine épaisseur

This technique is applied to semi-finished thermoplastics such as films, sheets and plates, to transform them into 3D objects. The use of this process results from the behavior of thermoplastic materials, which take on a rubbery consistency above their transition temperature and can therefore be easily formed and frozen in this state by cooling.
Choosing the right thermoforming method depends on :

  • Deformation to be imposed
  • The shape of the object to be manufactured
  • The nature of transformed matter
  • The thickness of this material
  • Economic resources: machines, molds, number of series…

Step 1

Coil

Step 2

Preheating

Step 3

Heating

Step 4

Forming

Step 5

Cutting

Step 6

Stacking

Step 7

Picking & Packing

Advantages of thin-film thermoforming

  • High speeds
  • Shorter warm-up time

  • Wide range of applications

  • Round shapes and designs can be developed more easily

  • Lower tooling costs than injection molding

Product types

  • Injector pen settings
  • Syringe blisters
  • Prosthesis blisters
  • Fitted boxes
  • Trays
  • Trays
  • Boxes
  • Displays
  • Shims
  • Pill dispenser
  • Templates

The benefits of plastics in packaging

  • Sterility: Our medical solutions are manufactured in ISO 7 & ISO 8 cleanrooms certified to ISO 13 485.
  • Safety: Our solutions offer reliable and secure cushioning, ensuring optimum protection for medical devices throughout their use and transportation.
  • Lightweight: Plastic packaging is lighter in weight than other materials such as glass, and above all, it consumes less energy.
  • Transparency: Many plastics are transparent and translucent, giving a high-quality image while ensuring product visibility, such as APET and polycarbonate.
  • Inalterability: Plastics are highly resistant to external aggressions (humidity, microorganisms, etc.).
  • Design & ergonomics:
    The infinite variety of shapes, attractive appearance and colors make it possible to create the most attractive packaging for all kinds of needs.
  • Impermeability:
    even in thin layers, plastics are a serious barrier to moisture and gases. The combination of different lids (PGL, tyvek, etc.) reinforces this function.
  • Natural asepsis:
    during processing, plastics are heated to between 110°C and 190°C. This temperature, combined with ISO 7 & ISO 8 production environments, limits packaging contamination.
  • Recyclability: All plastic materials are recyclable, and some are recycled.

Your partner for customized, environmentally-friendly packaging

  • A range of customized solutions, perfectly tailored to your needs
  • Innovations designed to reduce the environmental impact of your products, offering polymers where possible and incorporating 50% recycled PETG PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) or bio-sourced materials such as Bio PET.
  • Industrial workshops and a dedicated team to support your projects
  • An extensive range to cover a variety of mixed solutions (cardboard + transparent window)
  • Flexible and rigid, multi-technology solutions for ready-to-use applications
  • ISO 7 & ISO 8 cleanrooms for safe production

For further information

The Gender Equality Index was established by the Law on the Freedom to Choose One’s Career Future. It is a tool designed to calculate the pay gap between men and women.
This index allows companies to assess the level of gender equality out of 100 points. It is calculated based on the following criteria:

  • Gap in pay between women and men
  • Gap in individual pay raise rates
  • Number of female employees receiving raises following maternity leave
  • Parity among the 10 highest paid employees
  • Gap in promotion rates

The VELFOR Group has calculated its Gender Equality Index. For 2024, it stands at 92/100:

  • Pay gap indicator: 37 points out of 40
  • Individual pay increase rate gap indicator: 35 out of 35
  • Return from maternity leave indicator: 15 out of 15
  • High pay indicator: 5 out of 10