ABOUT VACUUM FORMING

Markets That Utilize Vacuum Forming

Flextech utilizes our vacuum forming processes primarily to produce parts for industrial markets. We manufacture custom insulation components for thermal insulation applications. These parts are used in a wide variety of refrigeration, freezing, ice making, beverage dispensing, industrial chilling, and air handling equipment.  They function to minimize condensation, thermal energy loss and therefore improve machine efficiency.  We are also able to laminate pressure-sensitive adhesive  (PSA) transfer films to foams prior to vacuum forming.  This process allows us to provide adhesive-lined insulation parts. On these parts, the release liner can be removed to expose the adhesive that lines the inside of the part.  The part is then easily and quickly applied to a component or assembly.  We make this type of insulation jacket for expansion valves and bulbs, accumulators, evaporators, pumps, and heat exchangers, to name a few.  Our customers’ experience has shown that these types of parts can be very cost-effective not only from a material standpoint but also in minimizing labor costs during the assembly process.