Thermoforming
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FROM SEMI-AUTOMATIC VACUUM FORMERS TO FULLY AUTOMATIC INLINE VACUUM & PRESSURE FORMERS

THE perfect fit for your maket!

Starview’s Thermoforming Machines are available in semi-automatic to fully automatic machines that includes models for start up to full production capabilities. Standard sizes and model comparisons can be seen below.

Starview continues to update, and innovate to bring flexible, easy to operate, high value to investment machine options to the packaging market for over 30 years. Contact us to see how we can help you take advantage of our experience.

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the Starview advantage
  • A wide range of standard and custom automation features available to match customer requirements.
  • ANSI Class 4 machine safety for operator protection.
  • Color touch screen HMI for the ultimate in operator convenience and accessibility. Includes storage for 99 databases and on-screen data tracking.
  • A Starview exclusive remote access via standard Ethernet hardwire or optional Wi-Fi router gives management access to real-time process information from the machine.
  • Operates continuously from roll fed films. Automatic film roll lift with powered film unwind for ease of operation.
  • Upper and lower 3-stage infrared radiant heater panels for fast and uniform sheet heating.
  • High pressure hydraulic four-post trim press with standard trim die heater for clean cuts at lower cutting forces.
  • Standard up-stacking or optional down-stacking to conveyor for efficient finished product removal.
  • Standard cooling blowers and optional plug/grid assist and water-cooled mold plate provide increased machine versatility and productivity
  • Uses quick-change cost effective multi-ply hardwood or durable aluminum tooling.
  • Formed sheets advanced out of the forming area and guillotined off automatically freeing the machine operator for a secondary die cutting operation.
  • Automatic scrap winder. Scrap bale can be removed while machine is in operation for uninterrupted production.
  • Industry leading design, construction, features and customer support.

More than one possibility:

Automatic Thermoforming Machine - IF 2540

Starview’s Starview's IF Series vacuum forming machines are designed for medium to high production runs. A standard forming area of 25 x 40 inches is offered. Machines are roll fed with the full formed sheets guillotined at the end of the cycle. An inline film preheating oven, plug/grid assist and male/female mold capability are all standard. IF Series machines will run most thermoforming grade films.

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Semi-Automatic Vacuum Forming Machines
SAT Series
Semi-Automatic Vacuum
 Automatic Vacuum Forming Machines
FOM Series
Automatic Vacuum
Size type of production: low to medium medium
Forming Area: 20” x 30“/ 25” x 30“ /
25” x 40“/ 30” x 36“		 20” x 30“/ 25” x 30“ /
25” x 40“/ 30” x 36“
Cooling blowers: Standard Standard
Vacuum pump: Standard Standard
Water cooled base: N/A Standard
Plug/Grid assist: Optional Optional
Adjust film width: N/A Optional
Average cycle speed: 1-4 cpm 1-4 cpm
Max. form height: 8” 5”
Fully Automatic Inline Vacuum Forming Machines
IF Series
Fully Automatic Inline Vacuum
 Fully Automatic Inline Pressure Formers
IPV Series
Fully Automatic Inline Pressure
Size type of production: medium to high high
Forming Area: 25” x 40“ 25” x 25”
Cooling blowers: Standard Standard
Vacuum pump: Standard Standard
Water cooled base: Standard Standard
Plug/Grid assist: Standard Standard
Adjust film width: Standard Standard
Average cycle speed: 1-8 cpm w/upper oven & 1-12 w/upper and lower ovens 5-25 cpm
Max. form height: 4” 8”