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Vacuum Forming Machinery 3Compac Mini 4300XQ 5508DT 6508FS 7686 81372 91250/1500 10HD Series 2 12TF Series 2 14IMD508 16FMDH660 18

Ancillary Equipment 19BS Series 20FLB Series 21RP680 22SP Series 23

Typical Applications 24

Vacuum Forming Machinery

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Key Features• QuartzHeaters• SafetyInterlock• Vacuum&Release• VacuumGauge• DigitalTimer

Options• ReducingWindows• Trolley• SparePartsKit

Forming area (mm / inches) Sheet Size (mm / inches) Max Depth of Draw

Max Material Thickness

Heating Zones

Heater type

230 x 280mm / 9 x 11" 250 x 300mm / 10 x 12" 130mm / 5" 4mm / 0.15" 1 Quartz

Width Height Depth Weight Single Phase Power Requirements

Europe – 3 Phase Power Requirements

USA – 3 Phase Power Requirements

Power Consumption

Air Requirements

490mm / 19" 440mm / 17" 820mm / 32" 33kg 208-240V/13A n/a n/a 0.75kW n/a

Technical Specifications

Compac MiniEasy to operate and experiment with, Formech’s plug n’ playsinglezonecompacminiistheperfectsolutionforhobbyists and first time users. Incredibly compact and efficientwiththelatestquartzheaters,yethugely capable and robust enough for professional use.

Formech’sinterlockingfeaturepreventsthetablefrombeing raised whilst the heater is in the forward position ensuring safe operation for inexperienced operators. Adigitaltimerwithaudiblewarninghelpsachieveconsistent cycle times.

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Formech Compac Mini customers include:• ClearStep(Medical–UK)• Anahuac(Education–Mexico)• EcoledeTechnologieSuperieure(Education–Canada)• CacaoPrieto(ArtisanChocolatier–USA)• CocoaAtelier(ArtisanChocolatier–Ireland)• ClaremontSecondarySchool(Education–Canada)• CoiningofAmerica(Preforms–USA)• Motorola(R&D–USA)• HallmarkCards(Prototyping–USA)

• ChicagoSchoolofMoldMaking(Education–USA)• LutronElectronics(Electronics–USA)• Inserm(Education–France)• LaneyCollege(Education–USA)• Cr8PackagingGmbH(Packaging–Germany)• NAFENAIndustriessp.zo.o.(Construction–Poland)• ChocolateTree(Chocolate&Confectionery–UK)• RickJordanChocolatier(Chocolate&Confectionery–USA)

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Key Features• QuartzHeaterswith

variable standby• 4independentlycontrollable

heatingzones• SafetyInterlock• Vacuum&Release• VacuumGauge• DigitalTimer

Options• Reducingwindows• Dedicatedtrolley• ReelFeed• Sparepartskit

Formech 300XQ customers include:• LouisianaTechUniversity(Education–USA)• UniversityofArkansas(Education–USA)• UniversityofWesternOntario(Education–Canada)• BezinksregierungArnsberg(Education–Germany)• LancasterUniversity(Education–UK)• RoundhillAcademy(Education–UK)• WatfordBoysGrammarSchool(Education–UK)• DeltionCollege(Education–Netherlands)• NestleR&DCenterInc(Chocolate&Confectionery–USA• ChocolaterieduHautGiffre(Chocolate&Confectionery–France)

• CreationChocolat(Chocolate&Confectionery–France)• TrestleTheatre(Film&Theatre–UK)• EnglishNationalOpera(Film&Theatre–UK)• DaktariDiagnosticsInc(Medical–USA)• NewJerseyInstituteofTechnology(R&D–USA)• Clarks(Textiles&Apparel–UK)• LushManufacturingBC(Cosmetics–Canada)• ThePeninsulaParis(Chocolate&Confectionery–France)• UltradentProducts,Inc.(Medical–USA)• UniversityofKentucky(Education–USA)



Heating Zones

Heater type

430 x 280mm / 17 x 11" 450 x 300mm / 18 x 12" 160mm / 7" *6mm / 0.25" 4 Quartz




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

650mm / 25" 530mm / 20" 970mm / 38" 75kg/132lbs

208-240V/13A n/a n/a 2.3kW n/a


300XQ DesktopVacuumFormingMachine

Formech’s 300XQ is the world’s leading vacuum forming machine for education and product design. Fourheatingzonesandquartzheatersproviderapidheat response with a greater range of control to

form challenging shapes and materials. Easy to use and highly versatile the 300XQ can adapt to a wide range of applications with class-leading power and efficiency.

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Key Features• PLCcontrolwith4”mono

touch screen• 12ProgrammeMemory• Quartzheaterswith


heatingzones• SafetyInterlock• Vacuum&Release• VacuumGauge

Options• Reducingwindows• Dedicatedtrolley• ReelFeed• Sparepartskit


Formech 508DT customers include:• CentralSt.Martins(Education–UK)• YaleUniversityofArchitecture

(EducationandModelMaking–USA)• Decathlon(SportsapparelR&D–France)• Nike(SportsapparelR&D–USA)• Reebok(SportsapparelR&D–USA)• UnderArmour(SportsapparelR&D–USA)• HersheyChocolate(ChocolatierUSA)• AardmanAnimation(Filmdesign–UK)

• Siemens(Prototyping/R&D–Italy)• L'Oréal(Cosmetics–France)• LaserTagGmbH(ToyMakers–Germany)• BaumannDentalGmbH(Medical–Germany)• Fa.Edelmann(Toolmakers–Germany)• EspadaAlmacenes(Packaging–Spain)• BDNPackagingLtd(Packaging–UK)• TechniksBvba(Chocolate&Confectionery–Belgium)• SASDupont(R&D–France)



Heating Zones

Heater type

482 x 432mm / 19 x 17" 508 x 457mm / 20 x 18" 185mm / 7.3" *6mm / 0.25" 4 Quartz




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

730mm / 28.7"

540mm / 21.3"

1400mm / 55.1"

100kg/200lbs

208-240V/13A n/a n/a 3.2kW n/a


508DTFeaturing PLC touch screen control, Formech’s plug and play508DTisauserfriendlydesktopmachinewiththepower and capability to form demanding shapes and materials.Rapid,energyefficientquartzheaterswithvariable standby means the 508DT is ready to form in

less than 5 minutes. 12 programme memory to recall heaterprofileandtimingsettingsforeachproject.Adedicated trolley option provides a minimal footprint with the convenience of portability and optimum workingheight.

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Key Features• PLCcontrolwith4"mono

touch screen• 12ProgrammeMemory• Pre-Stretch• Auto-level• Quartzheaterswithvariable

standby• 4independentlycontrollable

heatingzones• Vacuum&Release• VacuumGauge• Dryrotaryvanepump10m3/HR

Options• Reducingwindows• Coolingfansystem• ReelFeed• Sparepartskit


Formech 508FS customers include:• UniversityofRochester(Education–USA)• ETHZurich(Education–Switzerland)• KTH(Education–Sweden)• UniversityoftheArtsLondon(Education–UK)• UniversityofTeeside(Education–UK)• UniverszitaTomaseBativeZline(Education–CzechRepublic)• UniversidadedoMinho(Education–Portugal)• TourbillonPatisserie(Chocolatier–France)• Sodebo(Chocolatier–France)

• HarmacMedicalProducts(Medical–USA)• Serco(DefenceR&D–UK)• AppleInc(Prototyping/R&D–USA)• Cyberdroid(Prototyping/R&D/Robotics–France)• UniversityofNottingham(Education–UK)• PTKawanLamaSejahtera(Education–Indonesia)• BlackhawkIndustrial(R&D–USA)• Airborn(Packaging–USA)• LigierGroup(Automotive–France)



Heating Zones

Heater type

482 x 432mm / 19 x 17" 508 x 457mm / 20 x 18" 290mm / 11.5" *6mm / 0.25" 4 Quartz




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

730mm / 28.7"

1200mm / 47.25"

1400mm / 55.1"

125kg/264lbs

208-240V/20A n/a n/a 3.5kW 80 PSI / 5 bar


508FSFormech’s508FS(Floor-Standing)machineofferssignificantadvantagesoverthedesktopserieswith pre-stretch, auto-level and a much more powerful flow rate for demanding applications. Pre-Stretch allows the user to blow a bubble of air into the heated material, which avoids thinning of material when formingdeepshapes.Auto-Levelpumpsshortburstsof air under the heated plastic to maintain an even

distance between the heater and sheet, whilst providing the user an audible indication that the material is ready to form. Intuitive, graphically driven touch-screencontrolwithmemoryfunctionmakesthe508FSvery easy to use, whilst powerful forming capabilities provideextensiveprojectversatility.HigherWattageQuartzheaters(vs.508DT)furtherenhancethe508FScapability.

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Key Features• PLCcontrolwith5"colour

touch screen control • 20ProgrammeMemory• Quartzheaterswith


heatingzones• PowerTable• Pre-Stretch• Auto-level• VacuumGauge• Dryrotaryvanepump16m3/HR

Options• Reducingwindows• Pyrometer• Coolingfansystem• CoolingBolster• ReelFeed• Sparepartskit

Formech 686 customers include:• BrunelUniversity(Education–UK)• DomusAcademy(Education/Design–Italy)• LockheedMartin(Aerospace–USA)• RAF(RoyalAirForce–UK)• Skoda(Automotive–CzechRepublic)• Mechachrome(Automotive–France)• Raytheon(DefenceR&D–UK)• RevisionMilitary(DefenceR&D–USA)• Xerox(R&D–USA)

• JimMarshallSpeakers(Prototyping–USA)• Neurospin(Neuroimagingresearch–France)• Microsoft(Electronics–USA)• Google(Electronics–USA)• MilanCerny-SklotexPlasty(TradeFormer–CzechRepublic)• PolyfoamKautschukGmbH(Tradeformer–Germany)• Kaleidoscope(PrototypePackaging–USA)• BiofireDefense(Hospital&Medical–USA)• ChuckSteelLtd(Film&Video–UK)



Heating Zones

Heater type

646 x 620mm / 25.5 x 24.5" 686 x 660mm / 27 x 26" 325mm / 12.8" Sheet: *6mm / 0.25" Reel: 1.8mm/0.07"

6 Quartz




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

960mm / 37.8"

1170mm / 46.1"

1800mm / 70.9"

260kg/573lbs

208-240V/40A 380-415V/32A 208-220V/40A 8.0kW 80 PSI / 5 bar


686Featuringapowertable,Formech’s686makeslightworkofthemostdemandingapplications.Pre-stretchprovidesamoreuniformmaterialthicknessfordeepmoulds whilst auto-level signals to the user the material isreadytoform.Rapidresponsequartzheaters

with6independentlycontrollablezonesprovidesaccurate heat control for consistent, high definition results. Intuitive colour touch screen interface and 20 nameable presets provide ultimate user convenience and ease of use.

FloorStandingVacuumFormingMachine


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Key Features• PLCcontrolwith6"colourtouch

screen control • 20ProgrammeMemory• Quartzheaterswithvariablestandby• 15independentlycontrollable

heatingzones• PowerTable• TableHeightAdjust• Pre-Stretch• Auto-level• Vacuumandpressuregauges• Dryrotaryvanepump25m3/HR

Options• SA–Semi-AutoPackage

(Electricheaterdrive&pneumaticclamps)• HP–HighPerformancePackage(55heating

zoneswithheatingpyro,upgradedcontrolsystemandhighres7”touch-screen)

• VT–VacuumTankPackage(Vacuumreceivertank,upgradetooilvanepump andcontrolsystem)

• HeavyDutyClampingSystem• TwinCoolingFanSystem• CoolingBolster• ReelFeed• ReducingWindows• SparePartsKit

Formech 1372 customers include:• BristolUniversity(Education–UK)• EcoleSuperiorAveiroNorte(Education–Portugal)• OrangeCoastCollege(Education–USA)• EPFL(Education–Switzerland)• ExpresswayGraphicCorp(Signmaker–PuertoRico)• Disney(Set/Propdesign–France)• ScienceMuseum(Set/PropDesign–UK)

• HelsinkiRoyalOperaHouse(Set/PropDesign–Finland)• VWGroup(Automotive–Germany)• FordMotorCompany(AutomotiveR&D–USA)• TeslaMotors(AutomotiveR&D–USA)• HindustanAeronautics(AerospaceR&D–India)• WaltDisney(Theatre&Drama–USA)



Heating Zones

Heater type

1330 x 620mm / 52.4 x 24.5" 1372 x 660mm / 54 x 26" 420mm /16.9" *6mm / 0.25" 15 Quartz




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

2000mm / 78,7"

1320mm / 52"

2140mm / 84,2"

600kg/1300 lbs

n/a 380-415V/40A 208-220V/63A 17.0kW 80 PSI / 5 bar


1372Apopularchoiceforfilmandtheatresetdesigners,universities,automotiveandaerospaceR&Ddepartments the 1372 offers a powerful combination of large forming area and wide forming capabilities at a very attractive price.

Anextensiverangeofoptionsincludingautomation,heating,cooling,controlandvacuumreservoirmarksthe 1372 as a highly versatile and adaptable machine. Aheatingzoneandcontrolupgradefacilitatepreciseheating profiles suited to advanced engineering plastics.

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Key Features• PLCcontrolwith7"hi-restouchscreen• FormechCycleViewwith40

Programme Memory• Quartzheaterswithvariablestandby• 25(1250)/18(1500)independently

controllableheatingzones• ElectricHeaterDrive• PneumaticTriggerClamps• PowerTable• TableHeightAdjust• Pre-Stretch• Auto-level• VacuumReceiverTank• VacuumGauge• TwinCoolingFans• Oilfilledrotaryvanepump21m3/HR

Options• CoolingBolster• VacuumFlowRegulator• ReducingWindows• Pyrometer• SparePartsKit

Formech 1250/1500 customers include:• KKTMTechnicalCollege(Education–Malaysia)• BigAppleVisualGroup(Signmaking/Displays–USA)• USCandyNetwork(Netherlands)• Adornos(Signmaking/Displays–Spain)• JurgenAhrberg(SignMaking/Displays–Germany)• BolshoiBalletMoscow(TheatreSetDesign–Russia)• HelsinkiTheatre(TheatreSetDesign–Finland)• CarnivalArts(SetDesign–UK)

• ToyotaEurope(AutomotiveR&D–France)• StrongsPlasticProducts(AutomotiveR&D-UK)• BEAerospace(AerospaceR&D/Production–Ireland)• JCBAero(AerospaceInteriors–France)• FirstBuild(HomeAppliances–USA)• WyboneLtd(Building&Construction–UK)• Embraer(Aerospace–USA)

1250/1500Featuringtheintuitive‘FCV’(FormechCycleView)user interface with a 7" touch-screen, the large sheet format 1250/1500 series is particularly well suited toautomotiveandaerospaceR&D,signanddisplayapplicationsandfilm&theatresetdesign.Electricheater drive, pneumatic table and clamping provides effortlessoperation,whilstthevacuumtanksystem

fitted as standard facilitates ultra-fast response for demanding applications and fast cycle times. Designed toutilisesheetsizesof1220x1220mmor1250x1250mm(1250)/1500x1000mm(1500),Formech’s1250/1500 series affords the operator a hands on approach versus more costly and fully guarded automatic machines.

Semi-Automatic,LargeFormat VacuumFormingMachines

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Heating Zones

Heater type

1460 x 960mm/ 57.5 x 37.8" 1500 x 1000mm / 57.5 x 37.8" 600mm / 23.5" *6mm / 0.25" 18 Quartz




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

2000mm / 79"

2200mm / 86.5"

2600mm /102"

950kg/ 2094 lbs

n/a 380-415V/63A 208-220V/80A 29.0kW 80 PSI / 5 bar

Technical Specifications 1500



Heating Zones

Heater type

1180 x 1180mm/ 46.5 x 46.5" 1220 x 1220mm / 48 x 48"1250 x 1250mm / 49 x 49"

600mm / 23.5" *6mm / 0.25" 25 Quartz




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

1740mm / 68.5"

2200mm / 86.5"

3020mm /119"

1050kg/2314 lbs

n/a 380-415V/63A 208-220V/80A 30.0kW 80 PSI / 5 bar

Technical Specifications 1250

1250/1500 Semi-Automatic,LargeFormat VacuumFormingMachines



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Key Features• PLCControlwith10"Hi-res

Touch Screen • FormechCycleViewwith40

Programme Memory• QuartzHeaterswithVariableStandby• 16Independentlycontrollable

heatingzones• PneumaticHeaterDrive• PneumaticallyPowered

Clamping Frame• PneumaticTablewithRegulator• TableHeightAdjust• Pre-Stretch• Auto-level• VacuumFlowRegulator• VacuumReceiverTank• VacuumandPressureGauges• SafetyLightCurtain• TwoCoolingFans

Options• PlugAssistwithSpeedRegulator• HeavyDutyClampSeal• CeramicHeaters• HeatingPyrometer• CoolingPyrometer• Coolingsystemupgrade• SprayMist• CoolingBolster• TwinHeaterUpgrade• BottomHeaterGlassProtection• ReelFeed• ReducingWindows• SparePartsKit• Multi-levelOperatoraccess• Remoteaccess

HD Series 2First introduced in 2002, Formech’s HD range established a new price-performance ratio for automatic production class machines. Efficient heat management, ease of use, compact footprint and accessible price are instrumental to the internationally successful HD range as trusted by many world-class companies. Series 2advancementsinclude‘FCV’(FormechCycleView)control interface with 10" high resolution touch-screen. Machine cycle status is clearly visible at a glance and all parameters can be adjusted in real time without interruptingthecurrentcycle.ByworkingcloselywithHD customers all over the world Formech

has developed an intuitive, graphically driven interface suitableforoperatorsofallexperiencelevels.Generousstandard specification and an extensive range of options including twin heaters for the most demanding materialsmarktheHDSeries2asacosteffectiveandhighlyadaptablemachinerange.AppleInc.,NestleandCambridgeUniversityareamongstthefirstcustomersto benefit from Formech’s HD Series 2.

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Formech HD Series customers include:• CambridgeUniversity(Education–UK)• BahrainUniversity(Education–Bahrain)• INSA(Education–France)• NestleFrance(Chocolate&Confectionary-France)• NestleSwitzerland(Chocolate&Confectionary)• ComcoPlastics(SignMaking/Displays–USA)

• Interform(TradeFormer/ToolMaker-UK)• DPSDesigns(ToolMaker–UK)• BerryPlasticsCorp(Design–USA)• Giannuzzi(Aerospace–Italy)• AppleInc(R&D–USA)• Makita(Packaging–UK)



Heating Zones

Heater Type

Width

647 x 622mm / 25.5 x 24.5" 686 x 660mm / 27 x 26" 350mm / 13.8" *6mm / 0.25" 16 Quartz 1740mm / 68.5"



Heating Zones

Heater type

Width

700 x 500mm / 27.5 x 19.7" 750 x 540mm / 29.5 x 21.2" 350mm / 13.8" *6mm / 0.25" 16 Quartz 1740mm / 68.5"

Height Height with Plug Assist

Depth Weight Single Phase Power Requirements



Power Consumption

Air Requirements

1980mm / 78"

2735mm / 107.7"

2350mm / 92.5"

750kg/1653lbs

n/a 380-415V/32A 208-220V/40A 11.0kW 80 PSI / 5 bar

Height Height with Plug Assist

Depth Weight Single Phase Power Requirements



Power Consumption

Air Requirements

1980mm / 78"

2735mm / 107.7"

2350mm / 92.5"

750kg/1653lbs

n/a 380-415V/32A 208-220V/40A 11.0kW 80 PSI / 5 bar

Technical Specifications HD686 Series 2

Technical Specifications HD750 Series 2

HD Series 2 AutomaticVacuumFormingMachines

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Key Features• PLCControlwith10"Hi-res


Programme Memory• ReelFeed• PlugAssistwithSpeedRegulator• CeramicHeaters• 16IndependentlyControllable

HeatingZones• PneumaticHeaterDrive• PneumaticallyPowered Clamping Frame• PneumaticTablewithRegulator• TableHeightAdjust• Pre-Stretch• Auto-level• VacuumFlowRegulator• VacuumReceiverTank• VacuumandPressureGauges• SafetyLightCurtain• TwinCoolingFans

Options• HeavyDutyClampSeal• Negativegateforfemaleformings• HeatingPyrometer• CoolingPyrometer• CoolingSystemUpgrade• QuartzHeaterswithVariableStandby• SprayMist• CoolingBolster• TwinHeaterUpgrade• BottomHeaterGlassProtection• ReducingWindows• SparePartsKit• Multi-levelOperatoraccess• Remoteaccess

TF Series 2Specificallydesignedforreelfeedpackaginganddecorative film applications, Formech’s TF series represents a cost effective and compact alternative to high speed in-line machines. Capable of processing reel materials up to 1.8mm and sheet materials up to 6mm, with plug assist as standard the TF is a highly versatile machine. From chocolate trays, inserts and clamppacks,Formech’sTFseriescanadapttoadiversenumber of applications. Series 2 advancements include ‘FCV’(FormechCycleView)controlinterfacewith10"high resolution touch-screen. Machine cycle status is

clearly visible at a glance and all parameters can be adjusted in real time without interrupting the current cycle.ByworkingcloselywithTFcustomersallovertheworld Formech has developed an intuitive, graphically driven interface suitable for operators at all experience levels.

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Formech TF Series customers include:• Nestle(Chocolate&ConfectionaryPackaging–Switzerland)• Floreal(Chocolate&ConfectionaryPackaging–Italy)• Co-Packing(ContractPackaging–Germany)• Playmobil(Packaging–Malta)• ImperialPackaging(ContractPackaging–Malta)• CGLPack(ContractPackaging–France)

• Interform(TradeFormer–UK)• AVXCorporation(ElectronicsPackaging–USA)• Albea(CosmeticsPackaging–Mexico)• Dourdin(AutomotiveProduction–France)• Durden(AutomotiveProduction–Turkey)



Heating Zones

Heater type

647 x 622mm / 25.5 x 24.5" 686 x 660mm / 27 x 26" 200mm / 7.8" *6mm / 0.25" 16 Ceramic



Heating Zones

Heater type

700 x 500mm / 27.5 x 19.7" 750 x 540mm / 29.5 x 21.2" 200mm / 7.8" Sheet: *6mm / 0.25" Reel: 1.8mm / 0.07"

16 Ceramic




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

3776mm / 148.6"

2735mm / 107.7"

2350mm / 92.5"

1150kg/2534lbs

n/a 380-415V/32A 208-220V/40A 11.0kW 80 PSI / 5 bar




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

3776mm / 148.6"

2735mm / 107.7"

2350mm / 92.5"

1150kg/2534lbs

n/a 380-415V/32A 208-220V/40A 11.0kW 80 PSI / 5 bar

Technical Specifications TF686 Series 2

Technical Specifications TF750 Series 2

TechnicalSpecificationsTF1000–detailstobeconfirmed.

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Key Features• PLCcontrolwith10"Hi-res


Programme Memory• CeramicHeaterswithFullTemperature

Feedback• 49IndependentlyControllable

HeatingZones• PneumaticHeaterDrive• PneumaticiallyPowered

Clamping Frame• ServoPoweredTablewithHeight

Adjust• PneumaticPlugAssist• Pre-Stretch• Auto-level• VacuumReceiverTank• VacuumandPressureGauges• SafetyLightCurtain• HeatingPyrometer

Options• Servoplugassist• CoolingPyrometer• CoolingBolster• DoubleHeater• ReducingWindows• SparePartsKit

IMD508FilmInsertMoulding(FIM)isaversatileandcosteffective method for the decoration and manufacturing of durable plastic parts. It is also referred to as ‘In MouldDecoration(IMD)’or‘InMouldLabelling(IML)’.Theflatfilmisfirstlyreversedecorated(normallyscreenprintedordigitallyprinted),thenvacuumformed,cutandfinallybackinjectionmoulded.Itisusedforcosteffective manufacture of fascias, panels and casings for the automotive, telecommunication, advanced sign making,materialtestingandelectronicsectors.The Formech FIM/IMD range combine extremely accurate repeat sheet registration with incredibly precise and advanced heat control during the forming

process of the pre-printed material.Fulltemperaturefeedbackwitheveryelementprovidescomplete control during the heating of the sheet, minimizingthedistortionoftheprintedsheetsduringthe critical heating stage.The machine also features a heating pyrometer to achieve consistent heating cycles. Formech produces IMD machines for both test and production using either ceramicsorquartz,singleortwinheatersandservoelectric table for precise movements and registration. Ideal for forming the latest technically demanding materials that require precise control over every aspect.

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Formech IMD508 customers include:• Dupont(Innovation&Science–UK)• MacDermid(Chemicals–UK)



Heating Zones

Heater type

470 x 470mm / 18.5 x 18.5" 508 x 508mm / 20.0 x 20.0" 300mm / 11.8" *6mm / 0.25" 49 Ceramic




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

1200mm / 47.25"

3080mm / 121.25"

2050mm / 80.7"

900kg/1983lbs

n/a 380-415V/32A 208-220V/40A 11.3kW 80 PSI / 5 bar

TechnicalSpecificationsIMD508(SingleHeaterVersion)

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Forming area: 1180 x 1180mmForming area: 1460 x 960mm

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Key Features• PLCcontrolwith5"colourtouch

screen control • 20ProgrammeMemory• TwinHeaterswithCeramic

Elements• 8topand6bottom

independently controllable heatingzones

• Electricheaterdrive• Pre-Stretch• Auto-level• VacuumFlowRegulator• VacuumGauge

Options• Quartzheaterswith

variable standby• PneumaticTriggerClamps• Coolingfansystem• CoolingBolster• TableHeightAdjust• ReelFeed• Reducingwindows• Sparepartskit

Formech FMDH660 customers include:• FerreroRocher(Chocolate&Confectionary–Italy)• UniversitatDesSaarlandes(Education–Germany)• Senoplast–(Extruder–Austria)• RochlingFormaterm(Extruder–Sweden)• RochlingFormaterm(Extruder–Finland)• RochlingFormaterm(Extruder–CzechRepublic)• Foamalite(InsulationProducts–Ireland)



Heating Zones

Heater type

620 x 620mm / 24.5 x 24.5" 660 x 660mm / 26 x 26" 250mm / 10.0" 10mm / 0.40" 8 + 6 Ceramic/Quartz




Power Consumption

Air Requirements

1200mm / 47.25"

1500mm / 59.0"

2100mm / 82.6"

300kg/662lbs

n/a 380-415V/32A 208-220V/40A 8.0kW 80 PSI / 5 bar


FMDH660Occupying minimum floor space, Formech’s FMDH provides a cost effective solution for extrusion manufactures to quality control sheet material up to 10mmthick.Twinmulti-zoneheatersprovidepowerfulperformance and consistent results with the most demanding materials.

Withtheformingcapabilitiesofmuchlargerindustrialproduction machines, the FMDH is ideally suited to proofing design concepts, prototyping and pre-production runs across a wide range of materials and applications.

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Ancillary Equipment

Net Machine Weight Electrical Specifications Digital Timer Max Absorbed Power Compressed Air

220kg/484lbs 208-240V/13A-SinglePhase Yes 3kW 4-6 bar


Working Surface Sealing Depth Machine Width Machine Depth Machine Height

400x300mm / 15.7x12" 75mm 670mm / 26.5" 800mm / 31.5" 1370mm / 54"

Net Machine Weight Electrical Specifications Digital Timer Max Absorbed Power Compressed Air

200kg/440lbs 208-240V/13A-SinglePhase Yes 2.5kW 4-6 bar

Technical Specifications BS430

BS SeriesFormech’s BS Series is designed to bond cardboard with vacuum formed clear plastic blister shapes typically madefromPVC,PETorsimilartransparentmaterials.The Blister Sealing process is a cost effective way to produceattractiveproductpackagingwithhighvisualimpact whilst providing excellent protection.

Typicalapplicationsincludepackagingforhardware,electrical items and toys. Easy to use and safe to operate, Formech’s BS Series has been designed and manufacturedinaccordancewithEUsafetydirectivesand conforms to accident prevention regulations to protect the operator.

PackagingMachines

Blister PET / PVC

Working Surface Sealing Depth Machine Width Machine Depth Machine Height

500x350mm / 19.7x13.8" 75mm 800mm / 31.5" 1000mm / 39.4" 1500mm / 59.1"

Technical Specifications BS535


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Heating Width Heating Elements Timer Alarm Material Clamp Temperature Regulator

500mm / 19.7" Incoloy No No Yes Yes

Width Height Depth Weight Electrical Specifications

680mm / 28" 175mm / 7" 330mm / 13" 8kg/17lbs 208-240V/250W/13A-SinglePhase

Technical Specifications FLB500

FLB SeriesThe FLB Series is a manually operated line-blending machine that is capable of producing high quality bends in plastic sheet from standard materials up to 500mm wide for the FLB500 and up to 1000mm wide for the FLB1000. Operating from a normal domestic electrical supply the FLB Series Line Bender is easy to use and devoid of any complicated controls. The machine is ideal for training applications where

studentsaretaskedtoproduceitemsinarangeofmaterialsandthicknesses.Itisrobustenoughtofinduses in industry, particularly for display purposes e.g. menu holders, price holders and machine guards. Formech'sFLBSeriescomescompletewithadedicatedcooling jig designed to maintain the desired angle of the heat bent plastic whilst cooling.

Strip Heaters Machines

Technical Specifications FLB1000

Heating Width Heating Elements Timer Alarm Material Clamp Temperature Regulator

1000mm / 39" Quartz Yes Yes Yes Yes

Width Height Depth Weight Electrical Specifications

1280mm / 52" 175mm / 7" 330mm / 13" 15kg/33lbs 208-240V/750W/13A-SinglePhase

Formech FLB Series customers include:• DesignAcademyEindhoven(Education–Belgium)• SheffieldHallamUniversityEducation–UK)• PerformanceProcurement(UAE)• 3MUK(R&D–UK)

• IDEO(R&D–USA)• ItouchSystems(Prototyping–UK)• SuperbBuildingProducts(ProductDesign–USA)• ChocolaterieLaruelle(Chocolatier–Belgium)

Dedicated Cooling Jig


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Working Width Machine Width Machine Height Max Adjustable Height Machine Depth

*680mm / 28" 1050mm / 41" 1400mm / 55" 177mm / 7" 2815mm / 110"

Net Machine Weight Europe - 3 Phase Power Requirements USA - 3 Phase Power Requirements Max Absorbed Power

350kg/770lbs 380V/32A/50-60Hz 208-220V/40A 1kW

Technical Specifications RP680

RP680

The Roller Press Series has been designed and manufacturedinaccordancewithEUsafetydirectivesand conforms to accident prevention regulations to protect the operator. Designed to die cut a range of

materials, it is the result of many years of experience inthefieldofpackaging.Themachineisextremelysimpletouseanddoesnotrequireskilledlabour.Aconsiderable economic saving in cutting.

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*Larger widths are available

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Machine Width Net Machine Weight Electrical Specifications Max Absorbed Power Compressed Air

1300mm / 51" 230kg/506lbs 220-240V/50Hz/20A-SinglePhase 5kW 4-6 bar


Working Surface Board Size Machine Height Max Production Height Machine Depth

500 x 350mm / 19.6 x 13.8" 495 x 295mm / 19.4 x 11.6" 1400mm / 55" 100mm / 3.93" 1685mm / 66"

Machine Width Net Machine Weight Electrical Specifications Max Absorbed Power Compressed Air

1200mm / 47" 200kg/440lbs 220-240V/50Hz/13A-SinglePhase 2.5kW 4-6 bar

Technical Specifications SP535

SP SeriesFormech’sSP(SkinPacker)isspecificallydevelopedforlowcostconsumerpackagingapplications.The combination of heat and vacuum is applied to bond a thin Surlyn® plastic film to products mounted on perforated cardboard with an adhesive coating.Theclearplasticcoatingallowsfullvisualizationoftheproduct(s)andprintedcardboarddesign,whilstproviding excellent protection. Typical applications

include hardware, tools, electrical items, toys, gifts and many more. Suitable for use with environmentally friendly“PeelAway”skinpackboardtheSPprovidesaverysimplepackagingsolution.Easytouseandsafetooperate, Formech’s SP Series has been designed and manufacturedinaccordancewithEUsafetydirectivesand conforms to accident prevention regulations to protect the operator.

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Working Surface Board Size Machine Height Max Production Height Machine Depth

500 x 750mm / 19.6 x 29.5" 495 x 695mm / 19.4 x 27.3" 1500mm / 59" 100mm / 3.93" 1500mm / 59"

Technical Specifications SP750


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Typical Applications

Mask HIPSCompac mini

Packaging HIPS - 300XQ

Medical mask PETG - 686

Motorcycle Parts Acrylic capped

ABS - 686

Air conditioningunits ABS - 686

Helmet HIPS1372

Luggage Acrylic capped ABS - 1372

Radio controlled car body shelf PC Lexan - 1372

POS Display HIPS/PETG - 1372

Guitar case ABS1500

Bicyle caseHDPE - 1250

Props Acrylic CappedABS - FMDH660

Marine pod Acrylic Capped ABSHD Series

Blister PETG TF Series

HIPS TF Series

Typical Applications

POS DisplayHIPS/PETG - 1372


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FORMECH CUSTOMERS INCLUDE:

AEROSPACEBEAerospace(AerospaceR&D/Production–Ireland)JCBAero(Aerospaceinteriors–France)Giannuzzi(Aerospace–Italy)LockheedMartin(Aerospace–USA)HindustanAeronautics(AerospaceR&D–India)Embraer(Aerospace–USA)

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNKohnPedersonFox(ArchitecturalDesign–UK)Foster&Partners(ArchitecturalDesign–UK)HeatherWickStudio(ArchitecturalDesign–UK)WilkinsonEyre(ArchitecturalDesign–UK)RadLab(ArchitecturalDesign–USA)

AUTOMOTIVEMclarenRacing(Motorsport–UK)SimpsonDetour(Motorcycleaccessories–UK)StrongsPlasticProducts(AutomotiveR&D–UK)Dourdin(AutomotiveProduction–France)Mechachrome(Automotive–France)ToyotaEurope(AutomotiveR&D–France)VWGroup(Automotive–Germany)Skoda(Automotive–CzechRepublic)Durden(AutomotiveProduction–Turkey)HondaR&DAmerica’sInc(AutomotiveR&D–USA)FordMotorCompany(AutomotiveR&D–USA)TeslaMotors(AutomotiveR&D–USA)AutomotiveAmiens(Automotive–France)DourecaProdutosPlásticos(Automotive–Portugal)LigierGroup(Automotive-France)

CONFECTIONERYCocoaAtelier(Chocolatier–Ireland)Ladurée(Chocolatier–France)NestleFrance(Chocolatier–France)CréationChocolat(Chocolatier–France)TourbillonPatisserie(Chocolatier–France)ChocolaterieduHautGiffre(Chocolatier–France)Sodebo(Chocolatier–France)FerreroRocher(Chocolatier–Italy)Floreal(Chocolate&ConfectioneryPackaging–Italy)NestleSwitzerland(Chocolatier–Switzerland)NestleR&DCenterInc(Chocolatier–USA)BarryCallebaut(ChocolateAcademy–USA)HersheyChocolate(ChocolatierUSA)MandalayBayHotel,Vegas(Chocolatier/PatisserieChefs–USA)CacaoPrieto(Chocolatier–USA)ChocolateTree(Chocolatier–UK)RickJordanChocolatier(Chocolatier–USA)Ben&Chocolat(Chocolatier–Belgium)ThePeninsulaParis(Confectionery–France)

CONSTRUCTIONFoamalite(InsulationProducts–Ireland)Vicoustic(AcousticPanels–Portugal)WyboneLimited(Building&construction–UK)NAFENAIndustries(Building&construction–Poland)

DEFENCE & SECURITYSerco(DefenceR&D–UK)RAF(RoyalAirForce–UK)Raytheon(DefenceR&D–UK)MetropolitanPolice(UK)GreaterManchesterPolice(UK)G4SSecureSolutions(Security–UK)

PoliceServiceNorthernIreland(UK)RevisionMilitary(DefenceR&D–USA)

EDUCATIONCambridgeUniversity(Education–UK)CentralSt.Martins(Education–UK)LancasterUniversity(Education–UK)RoundhillAcademy(Education–UK)LondonCollegeofFashion(Education–UK)UniversityoftheArtsLondon(Education–UK)BristolUniversity(Education–UK)BrunelUniversity(Education–UK)UniversityofTeeside(Education–UK)WatfordBoysGrammarSchool(Education–UK)UniversitätdesSaarlandes(Education–Germany)BezirksregierungArnsberg(Education–Germany)ETHZürich(Education-Switzerland)INSA(Education–France)UniversidadedoMinho(Education–Portugal)EcoleSuperiorAveiroNorte(Education–Portugal)EPFL(Education–Switzerland)PolitecnicoDiMilano–(Education–Italy)NABAMilano(Education–Italy)DomusAcademy(Education/Design–Italy)DeltionCollege(Education–Netherlands)KTH(Education–Sweden)LouisianaTechUniversity(Education–USA)UniversityofArkansas(Education–USA)YaleUniversityofArchitecture(EducationandModelMaking–USA)UniversityofRochester(Education–USA)OrangeCoastCollege(Education–USA)EcoledeTechnologieSuperieure(Education–Canada)ClaremontSecondarySchool(Education–Canada)UniversityofWesternOntario(Education–Canada)Anahuac(Education–Mexico)BahrainUniversity(Education–Bahrain)KKTMTechnicalCollege(Education–Malaysia)BezalelAcademyofArts&Design(Education–Israel)ChicagoSchoolofMoldMaking(Education–USA)LaneyCollege(Education–USA)UniversityofNottingham(Education–UK)PTKawanLamaSejahtera(Education–Indonesia)UniversityofKentucky(Education–USA)

ELECTRONICSPhilipsR&D(Prototyping/R&D–Netherlands)Siemens(Prototyping/R&D–Italy)AppleInc(Prototyping/R&D–USA)JimMarshallSpeakers–(Prototyping–USA)Motorola(R&D–USA)Xerox(R&D–USA)Google(Electronics–USA)Microsoft (Electronics–USA)Lutron Electronics (Electronics–USA)

EXTRUDERSSenoplast–(Extruder–Austria)RöchlingFormaterm(Extruder–CzechRepublic)RöchlingFormaterm(Extruder–Sweden)RöchlingFormaterm(Extruder–Finland)

FASHION / SPORTSTubusCarrierSystems(CycleEquipment–Germany)Decathlon(SportsapparelR&D–France)Scorpio(SportsEquipment–France)Nike(SportsapparelR&D–USA)Reebok(SportsapparelR&D–USA)UnderArmour(SportsapparelR&D–USA)Clarks(Textiles&Apparel–UK)

FILM & THEATRE SET DESIGNAardmanAnimation(Animation-UK)RobertAllsopp(DoctorWhoProps–UK)FoxUKProductions(20thCenturyFox–UK)EonProductions(JamesBondProps–UK)WarnerBrothersProductions(Film&Animation–UK)EnglishNationalOpera(Film&Theatre–UK)RoyalNationalTheatre(Scenery&Props–UK)FactoryTansmedia(SpecialEffects–UK)TrestleTheatre(Film&Theatre–UK)ScienceMuseum(Set/PropDesign–UK)CarnivalArts(SetDesign–UK)Disney(Set/Propdesign–France)HelsinkiRoyalOperaHouse(Set/PropDesign–Finland)HelsinkiTheatre(TheatreSetDesign–Finland)BolshoiBalletMoscow(TheatreSetDesign–Russia)WaltDisneyWorldCompany(Set/PropDesign–USA)JimHenson’sCreatureShop(Puppet/Propdesign–USA)ChuckSteelLtd-SpecialFXprops(Film&Video–UK)WaltDisney(Theatre&Drama–USA)

MEDICALClearStep(Medical–UK)Trixell(X-RayEquipment–France)Neurospin(Neuroimagingresearch–France)HarmacMedicalProducts(Medical–USA)DaktariDiagnosticsInc(Medical–USA)BioFire Defense(Hospital&Medical–USA)

PACKAGINGMakita(Packaging–UK)CGLPack(ContractPackaging–France)Co-Packing(ContractPackaging–Germany)Fraunhofer-InstitutfürZuverlässigkeitundMirkointegration(PrototypePackaging–Germany)Playmobil(Packaging–Malta)ImperialPackaging(ContractPackaging–Malta)AVXCorporation(ElectronicsPackaging-USA)CoiningofAmerica(Preforms-USA)Albea(CosmeticsPackaging–Mexico)Kaleidoscope(PrototypingPackaging–USA)

PROTOTYPING & R&DCyberdroid(Prototyping/R&D/Robotics-France)USCandyNetwork(Netherlands)NewJerseyInstituteofTechnology(R&D–USA)BerryPlasticsCorp(Design–USA)WildBlueTech–(Design–USA)HallmarkCards(Prototyping-USA)BlackhawkIndustrial(R&D–USA)

TRADE FORMERS & SIGN MAKERS Interform(TradeFormer–UK)DPSDesigns(ToolMaker–UK)AhrbergGmbH(SignMaking/Displays–Germany)Adornos(Signmaking/Displays–Spain)ComcoPlastics(SignMaking/Displays–USA)BigAppleVisualGroup(Signmaking/Displays–USA)ExpresswayGraphicCorp(Signmaker–PuertoRico)Interform(TradeFormer–UK)DPSDesigns(ToolMaker–UK)AhrbergGmbH(SignMaking/Displays–Germany)Adornos(Signmaking/Displays–Spain)ComcoPlastics(SignMaking/Displays–USA)BigAppleVisualGroup(Signmaking/Displays–USA)ExpresswayGraphicCorp(Signmaker–PuertoRico)MilanCerny-SklotexPlasty(TradeFormer–CzechRepublic)PolyfoamKautschukGmbH(TradeFormer–Germany)

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