Thermoforming is a proven plastic forming technology that enables quick and economical production of components with complex shapes. It allows us to deliver large-surface, lightweight, and highly durable elements that are ready for use in end devices or as semi-finished products for further assembly.
Thermoforming
Thermoforming is a technological process that involves heating a plastic sheet to its plasticity temperature and then forming it using a matrix, typically with vacuum assistance. This enables rapid production of durable, lightweight, and precise shapes adapted to specific technical applications.
This solution is particularly effective for medium and large production series, providing a cost-effective alternative to other methods, especially where larger component dimensions are important.
Applications
Thermoformed products are used in many industries, including:
refrigeration – sides, casings, drip trays, masking elements,
gastronomy – dividers, stands,
industry – panels, housings, functional machine parts,
retail – display elements, shelves, spatial signage,
custom projects – non-standard forms based on technical documentation or pattern.
Drip channels are an essential component of the condensate drainage system, which is an indispensable part of refrigeration equipment.
Condensate containers are used in refrigeration units for condensate evaporation. The condensate collects in the container and is then evaporated using an installed heater.
Insulated refrigeration doors are sold with a profile and magnetic seal, ensuring perfect adherence to the unit and maximum tightness.
Molded sides for refrigeration units owe their embossing to thermoforming and are manufactured to any size and shape according to customer specifications.
Extrusion process
The first step is the design phase, where drawings and models are created. Then, based on specifications and requirements, the plastic material that will be used later in production is selected.
The plastic sheet is heated to the appropriate temperature, above the elasticity threshold of the material. The sheet is placed on a pre-prepared mold, then stretched and tightly fitted. Finally, we begin cooling the product and mold, and then separate them from each other.
The plastic residue around the sheet is cut away. At this point, we have the finished product, and the entire thermoforming process can be repeated again.
This is an important stage of the production process. During quality control, we can detect all errors and irregularities and correct them to ensure subsequent manufactured elements are free from defects.
Products that meet specifications and have passed quality control can move forward. The finished product is properly secured and packaged, from where it goes to the appropriate part of the warehouse or directly to the customer.
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Why RefPlast
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Thermal forming enables the production of both large and small elements, such as blisters and medicine packaging, egg trays, etc.
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Industry particularly favors thermoforming for producing non-standard elements used in machines and other equipment.
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Thermoforming enables the production of complex elements with numerous recesses, protrusions, and channels.
Who We Serve
Industries We Serve
We manufacture plastic components for many sectors – from refrigeration and gastronomy to technical industry and laboratories. Thanks to our extensive machinery and experience in extrusion and injection molding, we deliver solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each industry.
Seals, profiles, and plastic components used in refrigeration and freezing equipment – chambers, display cases, cabinets, and tables. We offer serial production and customized solutions adapted to the specifics of the refrigeration industry.
Plastic elements for catering equipment and furniture – resistant to moisture, cleaning agents, and intensive use. Our offer includes, among others, handles, hinges, seals, profiles, and adjustable legs.
Components for shop fittings, shelving, display systems, and refrigeration systems. We offer, among others, profiles, price strips, LED strips, handles, hinges, adjustable legs, end caps, and connecting elements tailored to individual needs.
Technical plastics, protective, spacing, and insulating elements used in production lines, machine housings, and load-bearing structures.
Components resistant to various chemicals, temperature, and harsh conditions – profiles, seals, and plastic details for laboratory equipment, medical refrigerators, and cabinets.
FAQ
RefPlast specializes in manufacturing and supplying plastic components used in refrigeration equipment, gastronomy and neutral furniture, and other structures. The offer includes profiles, seals, and elements made using injection molding technology.
We use high-quality plastics such as PVC, TPE, PP, and ABS, which are selected by our designers based on the component's function and operating conditions.
Our products are used in refrigeration, retail, HoReCa, sanitary industry, and other sectors requiring durable and resistant plastic components.
For catalog products, there is no MOQ, so we flexibly adapt to the customer's capabilities. For custom production, we establish minimum batches depending on the technology and type of component.
Yes – our technical specialists provide assistance during component selection, implementation, and optimization of design solutions in terms of production and costs.
Yes, we offer co-extrusion technology, e.g., combining hard and soft materials (such as PVC + TPE) in one profile, enabling the production of seals integrated with structural elements.
