Medical products are extremely important for many, and so it is essential that they are stored and transported correctly. Bad packaging can be damaging, and if done improperly, it can contaminate its contents.
Certain types of packaging also need to match storage requirements, and so designing packaging that does not take up a lot of space or that can be stacked up neatly is also very important, particularly for hospitals or pharmacies where they store large quantities of certain medical products.
In addition to safety requirements, and trying to save as much space as possible, it is also important for packaging to be ‘attractive’ so that people feel encouraged to purchase over-the-counter products.
So, what is the perfect solution for packaging medical products? Thermoforming!
Thermoforming heats plastic to a certain temperature so that it becomes pliable and mouldable. Medical products come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and so this process makes it easier to mould specific and very intricate shapes.
Because it is lightweight, it makes it much easier to transport than other packaging materials, and it is also much stronger, helping to prevent contents from spilling or being damaged.
Thermoforming is also considered much more cost-effective than other moulding processes, as it requires lower levels of forming pressure. In addition to this, it is also much quicker. It can produce a large number of products much faster than other processes.
Euro Extrusions Ltd is a market leader plastic extruder supplying both thermoplastic sheet and film. Working within a range of industries, the team at Euro Extrusions has developed a large knowledge base helping to deliver high-quality products and services shown through its certified ISO 9001 quality status.
Within the facility in Lancashire, the team is able to create sheet and roll Polystyrene, High Impact Polystyrene, and a host of other plastic sheet and film. Continuing to reduce its environmental impact, Euro Extrusions Ltd produces both virgin and recycled plastic sheet and film. They also offer to recycle its customer’s own waste plastic. Euro Extrusions makes continued investment into innovation and can adapt manufacturing processes to meet its customer’s requirements.
