Protective Packaging Trays
FormTight produces many different types of custom plastic protective packaging trays, which are used during the manufacturing process to transport product from one process to the next, or from one facility to another.
Plastic protective trays can be thermoformed from a variety of materials, including but not limited to:
- High Impact Polystyrene Sheeting (HIPS)
- ABS Plastics
- Polyethylene (PET)
- PVC
- ESD PVC
- RPET
- PETG
Tray thickness is dependent upon durability requirements. FormTight has produced plastic protective trays as thin as .015" and as thick as .500".
Another common use for thermoformed trays is as protective packaging that aids during the shipping process. When working on protective tray projects, we investigate creative ways to ensure the trays have denesting capabilities. This allows the trays to stack on, or potentially connect to, each other to add another layer of protection during transit. FormTight has made many thick gauge protective dunnage trays that easily transport heavy industrial parts.
Heavy gauge thickness is normally no less than .125" and can be as thick as .500". Cradling features are usually found in this type of tray. We can also add features such as straps, hold-down blocks, foam inserts, etc., to help secure your product for safe transport.