Zhanshi is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality thermoforming equipment. With years of experience in industrial machinery, we specialize in providing durable, reliable, and efficient solutions for sheet thermoforming.
Key Features
- Manual Feeding Operation: Simple, operator-controlled sheet placement, offering convenience and reduced capital cost compared to fully automatic models.
- Double-Side Heating: Carbon fiber medium-wave heating tubes provide fast, uniform heating from both sides to soften thick plastic sheets efficiently.
- Precise Temperature Control: Intelligent temperature control module with stable display, unaffected by voltage fluctuations.
- Safety-Driven Process Design: Manual pressing frame lowers safely, automatic heating, sag prevention, vacuum forming, and controlled cooling.
- Process Flexibility: Offers both manual and (optional) automatic feeding, depending on production volume and workflow needs.
Manual Feeding Thick Sheet Thermoforming Machine Series
The Manual Feeding Thick Sheet Thermoforming Machine by Zhanshi is built for manufacturers requiring precise, heavy-gauge forming with direct operator control and lower operating costs. Designed for industrial performance, it supports a forming thickness of 1–10 mm and works with a wide range of materials, including PMMA, ABS, PS, PVC, EPS, HIPS, PE, HDPE, PC, EVA, and PETG. This versatility makes it suitable for producing durable, high-strength components across multiple industries.
To meet different production needs, Zhanshi offers full OEM customization. We can engineer machines according to specific product dimensions, materials, and output requirements. Custom options include a forming area of up to 3500 × 3500 mm and a forming height of up to 1000 mm, enabling the machine to process oversized parts such as automotive panels, appliance housings, industrial shells, and specialty equipment components.
Advantages of Manual Feeding Thermoforming Machine
- Double-Side Carbon Fiber Heating System
The machine adopts a double-side heating design. The oven is equipped with carbon-fiber medium-wave heating tubes, porcelain connectors, and a stable tube carriage. This system delivers instant heating, excellent energy efficiency, and uniform heat penetration. Overall energy consumption is only about 60% of similar machines, and when used intermittently, the savings are even greater. - HTW Heater Wire and Easy-Maintenance Structure
The heater wire uses HTW technology. Each heating tube is connected to stainless steel supports via porcelain connectors, making tube replacement fast, safe, and maintenance-friendly. - High-Precision Temperature Control Module
The temperature control system uses an advanced Temperature Control Module to ensure accurate temperature display and stable heating performance. It maintains consistent output even under voltage fluctuations, improving reliability during long production runs. - Flexible Feeding Options
The machine supports both manual feeding and automatic feeding, allowing customers to choose the configuration that best fits their production capacity and workflow. - High-Quality Global Components
Core components are sourced from Germany and Japan, ensuring long service life, stable performance, and reduced downtime in demanding industrial environments.
Manual Feeding Design for Flexible Operation
The manual feeding design of this thick sheet thermoforming machine offers a simple and reliable way to load plastic sheets directly into the forming area. Manual feeding gives operators precise control over the sheet position and orientation, which is especially useful when handling thicker plastic materials or irregular shapes.
The absence of complex automatic feeding mechanisms also reduces maintenance needs and equipment costs, making this machine a practical choice for manufacturers focused on small to medium batch production, custom forming work, and industrial applications where flexibility and control are priorities.
High Precision Thermoforming Machine Working Video
Manual Feeding Thick Sheet Thermoforming Machine Specifications
| Model | ZS- 1209 | ZS-1512 | ZS-1815 | ZS- 2520 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max forming area | 1200*900mm | 1500*1200mm | 1800*1500mm | 2500*2000mm |
| Max forming height | 400mm | 400 – 700mm | 400 – 700mm | 400 – 700mm |
| Heating power | 90kw(max) | 124kw(max) | 176kw(max) | 298kw(max) |
| Total power | 95 Kw(Normally use 30-60kw) | 129 Kw(Normally use 35-90kw) | 181 Kw(Normally use 50-110kw) | 318kw（Normally：80～200KW） |
| Dimension(L*W*H) | 3000 * 2200 * 3500 mm (L* W * H) | 2450 * 4000 * 3500 mm (L* W * H) | 3050 * 4800 * 3500 mm (L* W * H) | 5300*4800*3500mm (L* W * H) |
| Weight | 5000kg | 5500kg | 6000kg | 7500kg |
| Production Speed | 2～7 minutes/Pc (2~6 mm) | 2～7 minutes/Pc (2~6 mm) | 2～7 minutes/Pc (2~6 mm) | 2～7 minutes/Pc (2~6 mm) |
| Compressed Air Connection | 1 1/2″ DN40（0.6-0.8 Mpa） | 1 1/2″ DN40（0.6-0.8 Mpa） | 1 1/2″ DN40（0.6-0.8 Mpa） | 1 1/2″ DN40（0.6-0.8 Mpa） |
| Thickness of Sheet | 1.00~10.00 mm | 1.00~10.00 mm | 1.00~10.00 mm | 1.00~10.00 mm |
Technical Process of Manual Feeding Thick Sheet Thermoforming
– Manual Feeding
– Pressing Frame come down（Manual Operation/Safer than automatic）
– Double Heating Furnace Forward（Automatic）
– Sag Prevent（Automatic）
– Heating Furnace Draw back（Automatic）
– Bubble
– Blowing（Automatic /Manual）
– Moulds Rise（same time when Bubble-blowing or postponed ）（Automatic）
– Vacuum Forming（Automatic）
– Cooling（connected with cooling air and Spraying）（Automatic）
– Counter Blow Demould（Automatic）
– Mould Drop（Automatic）
– Pressing Frame Rise（Manual Operation/Safer than automatic）
– Manual pickup
1 manual feeding
2 Double furnace heating
3 Bubble Blowing
4 vacuum forming
Applications of Manual Feeding Thick Sheet Thermoforming Machine
- Automotive Components: Manufacture interior panels, trunk baffles, roof modules, instrument panels, or protective housings using thick ABS, PC, or PP.
- Appliance Shells and Liners: Produce refrigerator liners, air-conditioning housings, and other appliance parts with durable, high‑strength plastic.
- Industrial Parts and Pallets: Create rigid pallets, plastic crates, heavy-duty housings, or utility components using HDPE or PP.
- Marine and Boat Shells: Form boat shells, roof boxes, and marine trim parts using thick PE or PC materials.
- Recreational and Specialty Products: Produce golf car roofs, signage, police shields, or even bathtub shells from thick gauge sheets.
Why Choose Zhanshi for Manual Feeding Thick Sheet Thermoforming
- Proven Manufacturing Expertise – With years of experience in thermoforming technology, Zhanshi ensures that every machine delivers consistent performance and precise forming results.
- One-Stop Solution for Machine and Mold – Zhanshi provides both high-quality machines and compatible molds, allowing customers to receive a complete, ready-to-use solution for their production needs.
- Durable and Robust Design – The machines are constructed with reinforced frames and high-quality components, providing long-term stability and durability even under continuous operation.
- High Precision Forming – Zhanshi’s machines are engineered to maintain uniform wall thickness and accurate shapes, ideal for thick sheet plastics used in appliances, medical trays, and industrial housings.
- User-Friendly Operation – Simplified manual feeding and intuitive controls reduce setup time and make daily operation straightforward, minimizing the learning curve for operators.
- Reliable Warranty and After-Sales Service – Zhanshi offers a one-year quality warranty on all machines, and our worldwide after-sales team responds within three days to resolve any issues, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted production.
Choosing Zhanshi means investing in quality, reliability, and efficiency, making it a preferred partner for businesses looking for manual feeding thick sheet thermoforming solutions.
