Automotive Industry
The automobile industry uses thermoforming to fabricate various interior and exterior components. These components range from door panels and dashboards to bumpers and wheel well liners. Moreover, the process is suitable for manufacturing huge vehicle parts with uniform quality, enabling mass production with minimal to no defects. Thermoforming’s capacity to create lightweight parts can contribute to decreasing a vehicle’s weight, leading to enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Jamestown Plastics possesses extensive proficiency in manufacturing automotive products, which include, but are not restricted to, the following:- Automotive component transport dunnage trays
- Bumper guards
- Exterior trim components
- Interior trim components
- Wind deflectors
Medical Industry
The ability of custom plastic thermoforming to make parts with exceptional accuracy is one of its most significant advantages for the medical sector. Particularly, the process is beneficial for creating medical supplies and equipment, such as device packaging, drug dispensers, cabinet systems, and face shields. Jamestown Plastics manufactures medical and healthcare-related products that are utilized in various sections of a healthcare facility. Several ISO cleanroom facilities allow the company to manufacture components requiring precise particulate control and contaminant levels. Some of the products include the following:- Autoclavable tray systems
- Blisters
- Custom medical device trays
- Reservoir trays
- Unit dose packaging
Electronics Industry
Thermoforming enables the creation of intricate and customized plastic components used in electronic devices, such as bezels, enclosures, and covers. This can help manufacturers reduce production costs, increase productivity, and meet delivery schedules. Additionally, thermoformed plastic parts can be designed with features that enhance the functionality of electronic devices. Jamestown Plastics has been a popular option for clients seeking unique protection solutions for their electronic components. The company’s approach to product creation has generated various solutions utilized at different phases, from manufacture and assembly to retail sales. Examples of products include the following:- Assembly systems
- Conductive packaging
- Electrostatic dissipative (ESD) packaging
- Housings
- Satellite dish components
Consumer Goods Industry
Consumer goods manufacturers have increasingly turned to custom plastic thermoforming to create unique forms for their packaging, display cases, and product casings. This approach gives companies a competitive advantage by offering their products distinctive branding prospects. One of Jamestown Plastics’ most innovative products is the Clamtainer®, a patented clamshell design that provides a frustration-free packaging solution. In addition, the company offers a range of other high-quality products, such as:- Blisters
- Clamshells
- Insert trays for cosmetics applications
- POP displays and merchandisers
- Signage
General Industries
Thermoforming offers several advantages to the general industry, including producing high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively. Compared to other traditional manufacturing methods, it requires lower upfront tooling costs and allows for efficient batch production. This ultimately leads to lower per-unit costs. The general industrial products that Jamestown Plastics has designed or redesigned for customers include:- Component assembly fixtures
- Custom pallet systems
- Dunnage trays
- Material handling systems
- Shrouds