High-performance thermoforming tools for packaging

Optimize your packaging production with versatile thermoforming tools, engineered for continuous 24/7 operations, ensuring maximum productivity and minimal changeover times.

Forms and Cuts Thermoformed Packaging Products

Kiefel’s Thermoforming Tilting Tools offer a robust solution tailored for packaging manufacturers and thermoforming companies. Designed for seamless integration into continuous, high-speed operations, these tools deliver precision forming and cutting for products like plastic drink cups, polypropylene coffee cups, and polystyrene flowerpots. Emphasizing quick change-over times and optimal film utilization, these tools support efficiency through minimal downtime and accurate cutting, ensuring longevity and cost-effectiveness. Kiefel provides extensive support with configurations, enabling you to optimize your thermoforming process with advanced testing and tool matching at the Packaging Technology Center. Constructed for durability, the tools meet rigorous demands of 24/7 production, supporting various polymers and biodegradable materials like PET and PLA, which are integral to modern sustainable packaging solutions.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with minimal machine change-over time.
  • Lowers total cost of ownership through durable components and precision cutting tools.
  • Supports continuous 24/7 operations, maximizing output and productivity.
  • Provides optimal cooling capacity for consistent quality and high-speed performance.
  • Facilitates product optimization with customizable configurations and engineering support.

General


Applications
Fiber packaging,Coffee cups,Flowerpots,Polymer packaging,Cups
End products
Polystyrene flowerpots,Polypropylene coffee cups,Pet polymer packaging,Pla fiber packaging,Plastic drink cups
Steps before
Material Selection,Sheet Preparation,Sheet Heating,Extrusion
Steps after
Cutting,Stacking,Product Optimization,Quality Inspection,Packaging
Input ingredients
PP,PS,PE,(R)PET,PLA,film sheets,plastic materials
Output ingredients
cups,coffee cups,flowerpots,thermoformed products
Market info
KIEFEL GmbH is renowned for engineering and manufacturing high-performance thermoforming and joining systems, specializing in solutions for the packaging, medical technology, and automotive industries, ensuring innovative and precise equipment to meet specific industrial demands.

Technical Specifications


Thermoforming compatibility
PP,PS,PE,(R)PET,PLA
Designed operation time
24/7 production
Product types
Cups,coffee cups,flowerpots
Changeover time
Minimal
Cooling capacity
Maximum engineered
Mould Life Cycle Management
Available
Thermoform configurator compatibility
40+ thermoforming machines
Cutting part accuracy
Utmost accuracy

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Changeover time
Minimal
Energy efficiency
High
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Polymer Materials
PP,PS,PE,(R)PET,PLA

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Customizable for various thermoforming systems
Tool Compatibility
Compatible with PP,PS,PE,(R)PET,PLA materials
Tool Configuration
Multiple cavity options based on parameters
Discharge Method
Precisely engineered parts for enhanced performance
Control Panel Type
Online Thermoform Configurator for custom configurations

Custom Options


Material Compatibility
PP,PS,PE,(R)PET,PLA
Tool Configuration
Thermoform Configurator
Machine Compatibility
All thermoforming machines
Cooling Capacity
Maximum engineered cooling capacity
Mould Life Cycle Management
Available