Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer: Formech International Ltd.

• Model: TF686

• Equipment Type: Reel-Fed Vacuum Forming / Thermoforming Machine

• Year: 2024

• Heating System: Ceramic Heaters with 16 Heating Zones

Formech is a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum forming and thermoforming equipment used in packaging production, product trays, blister packs, display packaging, and decorative film applications.

Description

This used Formech Model TF686 Reel-Fed Vacuum Former, manufactured in 2024, is designed for thermoforming packaging, trays, blister packs, and decorative film applications. The machine offers a forming area of 647 mm x 622 mm (25.5" x 24.5") and accommodates sheet sizes up to 686 mm x 660 mm (27" x 26").

The system is capable of processing reel-fed materials up to 1.8 mm thick, making it ideal for packaging film and lightweight thermoformed products. The recommended reel width is 660 mm (26"), with a maximum width of 700 mm (27.5").

Equipped with 16 independent heating zones with ceramic heaters, the TF686 provides precise temperature control for consistent forming quality across various plastic materials.

This machine offers a compact and efficient alternative to large high-speed in-line thermoforming machines, making it suitable for short production runs, product development, packaging production, and decorative film forming applications.

Specifications

Forming Area

• Forming Area:

  • 647 mm x 622 mm

  • 25.5" x 24.5"

Sheet Size

• Maximum Sheet Size:

  • 686 mm x 660 mm

  • 27" x 26"

Reel Feed

• Recommended Reel Width: 660 mm (26")

• Maximum Reel Width: 700 mm (27.5")

Maximum Draw Depth

• Sheet Feed: 350 mm (13.8")

• Reel Feed: 200 mm (7.9")

• Negative Gate: 100 mm (3.9")

Material Thickness

• Sheet Material: Up to 6 mm (0.25")

• Reel Material: Up to 1.8 mm (0.07")

Heating System

• Heating Zones: 16

• Heating Type: Ceramic heaters

Machine Type

• Reel-fed vacuum forming machine

• Compact thermoforming packaging system

Applications

• Thermoformed packaging production

• Blister packaging manufacturing

• Plastic tray forming

• Product display packaging

• Decorative film forming

• Retail packaging inserts

• Electronics packaging trays

• Medical device packaging

• Small batch thermoforming production

• Product prototyping and packaging development

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• Blister packaging

• Retail packaging trays

• Food packaging trays

• Cosmetic packaging inserts

• Medical device packaging trays

• Electronics product trays

• Decorative plastic films

• Product display packaging

• Protective packaging inserts

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