Buy Standard Thermoformed Plastic Inlays

Thermoformed plastic inserts, also known as packaging inlays, hold products in shaped cavities inside a container or box.

Our inserts help store and transport components securely in small load carriers (SLCs) and Euro containers. They are particularly suitable for small parts that would otherwise be stored loose. Learn more in our article on keeping small components secure with thermoformed inserts.

That depends on your requirements. If you need trays or inserts quickly, want to avoid tooling costs, and your parts do not require precise positioning, a standard solution is often a good choice.

If you need an exact fit, EMC shielding, markings, or other specific features, a custom solution may be more suitable. Our article on standard trays versus custom tray solutions can help you decide.

Yes. The formary online shop offers a range of black ESD-safe inserts made from polystyrene (PS) for SLCs and Euro containers.

You can order standard plastic inserts from a quantity of just one. ESD-safe inserts are available from 50 units.

Open the product page of an insert that meets your requirements, add it to your cart, and complete your order. You can find detailed instructions in our ordering guide.

Some plastic inserts are available for immediate delivery, depending on stock. Otherwise, delivery usually takes around four to six weeks.

Most SLC inserts have an initial sheet thickness of 3 mm. We also stock some plastic inserts made from 4 mm, 2 mm, 1.5 mm and 1 mm sheet.

Yes, we can send you samples free of charge. This lets you check whether the parts you want to transport or store fit in the insert. If they do not, we can make adjustments for you.

The benefits:

• No tooling costs
• Samples you can test
• Flexible order quantities

You can use the plastic inserts for many types of components, provided they fit into the insert’s cavities. They are also useful for parts that must not be transported loose. If you are unsure which standard insert is suitable, tell us about your components and we can recommend an option.

Yes. If you need printed inserts for compartment boxes or other containers, mention this in your inquiry. The plastic inserts can be printed using pad printing or screen printing. Learn more in our article on printing plastic parts.

Yes, all of our SLC inserts are stackable. Depending on the insert, A/B stacking or rotational stacking is possible.

Our plastic inserts are suitable for Euro containers and SLCs.

Our Euro container and SLC inserts generally remain in our range for a long time, so you can usually reorder the same insert later.