Choosing the right plastic for food-safe thermoforming isn’t always straightforward. Between sanitation protocols, chemical exposure, thermal limits, and recyclability, there’s a lot to balance. This FAQ breaks it all down for engineers, designers, and manufacturers trying to make the right call on HDPE, PP, HIPS, and PETG. 1. What is thermoforming, and why is it used in food packaging? Thermoforming involves heating a plastic sheet until pliable, then forming it over a mold. It’s fast, affordable, and ideal for producing trays, lids, containers, and food-handling components. 2. What plastics are most common in food-grade thermoforming? HDPE, PP, HIPS, and PETG…
Author: Caleb
I wonder if there are people among us who don’t know how to ride a bicycle. There are probably, but there are many fewer of them than those who have mastered this most environmentally friendly and accessible form of transport since childhood. But it’s never too late to get behind the wheel of a two-wheeled horse, the traction force of which is your legs. It is not for nothing that a bicycle is an object of sincere love and even passion for many people. Take China, for example. This vast country with incredible inhabitants is among the most ardent bike…