We've asked our customers: "What are the biggest challenges you have in designing a cost-effective, sustainable thermoformed part?"

Headache #3: Increased Sheet Gauge

Increased sheet gauge is sometimes required to improve performance characteristics of thermoformed parts. Typically, increasing sheet gauge improves crush strength by removing thin spots, but also increases warpage and costs and slows cycle times. Using a polyolefin/UPES^® resin blend helps alleviate this costly headache by improving the material distribution to enhance physical properties of the final parts - eliminating the need to increase sheet gauge and often enabling down-gauging. Continue reading to learn more about how UPES resin can help you to reduce costs and meet your sustainable packaging goals.

Are you having issues with warpage and slow cycle time when you increase your sheet gauge? Contact us today for help.