PACKAGING INSERT TRAYS DESIGNED TO STAND UP TO THE TOUGHEST USES

From robotics to retail, Plastiform has the right insert trays to keep your products safe and secure - from shipment to your customers’ hands

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COMPANIES THAT TRUST PLASTIFORM

Tesla - Plastic Thermoformed
Cabelas - Plastic Thermoformed
Fritolay - Plastic Thermoformed
Hot Wheels - Plastic Thermoformed
Banana Boat - Plastic Thermoformed
CVS - Plastic Thermoformed
Black and Decker - Plastic Thermoformed

THE BEST WAY TO SECURE & PRESENT YOUR PRODUCT’S FRAGILE PARTS

Thermoformed packaging insert trays are your best option for arranging products strategically for packaging in a visually appealing display. Products that typically benefit from thermoformed insert trays include glasses, medical equipment, and robotics. By using packaging insert trays, your products will be:

Easier for retailers to include on their shelves

Form-fitting, keeping them well organized and safe from harm

Shock-absorbing against shipping, vibrations, and mishandling

Plastiform’s team of plastic tray experts and top-level designers can guide you through the design process. They’ll ensure you’re getting the insert tray packaging solution that suits your specifications.

Whether you want a thinner gauge plastic to keep your costs low, a one-time-use packaging, or a thicker gauge for reusable and recyclable packaging, Plastiform can handle it all.

PLASTIC TRAY INSERT ADVANTAGES

Can be paired with clamshells and display blister packs for better shipping protection.

Can be displayed standing up or lying down

Provides improved parts organization for greater visual impact

Increases perceived value, leading to better sales

Plastic insert trays are a type of thermoformed plastic insert. They are perfect for cosmetic and beauty products, tools, medical devices, retail, electronics, and food.

Plastiform’s plastic insert trays effectively display and organize tools and precious parts inside an outer container. Thermoformed plastic trays insert offer increased product protection and keep your products secure.

Our design teams can create plastic tray inserts that stand alone as well. These packaging insert trays are available in various sizes, shapes, and colors. We can even customize them to match your exterior packaging.

Custom-made plastic insert trays are typically recyclable and reusable, making them a convenient way to pack and transport your products.

USES OF PLASTIC INSERT TRAYS

Plastic insert trays are a valuable tool in various sectors. Some of these include:

Medical Industry

Medical device plastic insert trays are crucial when storing and shipping medical equipment and accessories. They ensure the often expensive equipment is safe from damage, particularly small and electronic parts. They also keep out dirt, which can affect the medical device’s performance and longevity. Thermoformed insert trays are great for optical lenses, surgery tools, testing devices, and medications.

Electronic Industry

Several electronic parts rely on thermoformed insert trays for safe storage and transportation. Light bulbs, thermostats, and other fragile products must be safeguarded against drops, abrupt movement, and pressure. Plastic insert trays are ideal for this. The materials used in the electronic insert tray are typically anti-static and possess static dissipative features.

Cosmetics Industry

Plastic insert trays are extremely popular in the cosmetics industry. Customized packaging insert trays protect the product while also displaying it attractively. They also make storing cosmetics easier and safer. Various cosmetic products, including nail polish and facial serums, utilize these thermoformed insert trays.

Food/Produce Industry

Plastic insert trays are a common feature in certain food and produce industries. They safely package products for transport and display. These insert trays also help preserve food and produce. Such products include cookies and fruits.

BEST MATERIALS FOR PLASTIC INSERT TRAYS

Plastiform often uses several materials to create custom plastic insert trays. The following
materials make the best packaging insert trays and are routinely used by the experts at Plastiform.

PVC

PVC material for plastic insert trays provides several benefits. For example, it is a cost-effective material, making the trays cheaper to produce an affordable option for buyers. The web-forming feature of PVC also makes it attractive. It incorporates the push-through effect as well, which allows for easy opening. The push-through effect uses pressure that collapses the opening.

Multiple layers of PVC can form the backbone structure of plastic trays. While not typically watertight, these plastic insert trays can be coated with other substances like PVDC to make them water and airtight.

PET

PET material is great for a wide range of applications thanks to its durability and strength. It is also a cost-effective option when manufacturing custom plastic insert trays.
More of this material's attractive features include pressure resistance, lower weight, and clarity. PET is also useful in environmental management because it's easy to recycle on the consumer end.

PP

If you’re using your plastic insert trays with products that experience intense heat, this is the best material option. Products commonly used with PP material include automotive products, food, and medicine. PP material is also recyclable, making it an eco-friendly option that reduces waste.

This material is also easy to repair if it gets damaged or broken. This feature increases its life cycle for maximum usability across several industries.

RPET

RPET material is a great choice when making insert trays for the cosmetics, automation, and food industries. This material is in high demand because of its durability and strength. This material is also a better choice with regard to the environment because it has a lower carbon footprint and is also recyclable.

BENEFITS OF THERMOFORMED PLASTIC INSERT TRAYS

Cost-effective

Plastic insert trays offer less expensive packaging and handling options than other products. These trays are less costly to make, which means the savings can be passed on to the customer.

Safety

Plastic insert trays protect products against environmental contaminants that might destroy their physical or chemical properties. You’ll keep your products safer with the packaging designed especially for your unique items. Custom plastic insert trays are also a great choice during transportation or storage because they take up less space without sacrificing security.

Reusability

Many custom plastic insert trays can be recycled and turned into other products once their lifespan is over. It’s a good use of resources and is better for the environment, especially since other packaging materials like Styrofoam cannot be recycled. Furthermore, these insert trays aren't just single-use. You can easily clean them and use them for other products.

Longevity

Plastic insert trays can often stand up to high temperatures. They also won’t break or chip as easily as competitive options like Styrofoam. As a result, you can use these trays for longer without replacing them saving you money in the long run.

Display/Visibility

When you use plastic insert trays with open windows, customers and employees will easily be able to see your products, and they’ll look great on a shelf. You’ll attract more clients thanks to this enhanced appeal, leading to better sales and increased overall profits.

WHY WORK WITH PLASTIFORM

Results-Oriented Packaging Solutions

We know what works for over 44 years and we’ll repeat the same results for you. We know what kind of packaging:

  • Secures retailers’ approval
  • Attracts your target customers
  • Leaps over your competitors
  • Drives down shipping & warehousing
  • Prevents product damages due to shipping and mishandling
  • Generates more revenue and profit

Massive Production Capacity & Range

With Plastiform, there’s no project that’s too big or too small.

From prototyping five samples, to short runs, to long runs in the millions. From tiny & thin to big and thick, Plastiform has the capacity to handle your thermoform production requirements.

We boast 9 roll-fed, high volume production lines capable of running 24/7, plus 10 short run lines.

We can deal with your massive production requirements and complicated parts with no problem!

Industry-Grade Supply Chain Support & Solutions

We have the warehouse capacity, technical team, and advanced systems & machinery to help you with your supply chain support problems. Whether it’s Make & Hold, JIT Delivery, or Seasonal Production, we have the manpower, the experience, and the equipment to meet your most complicated requirements. We work hard to make it easy to do business with Plastiform!

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