Protection & Texturing for Plastic Surfaces
Seamless enhancement of your thermoformed parts
Protection & texturisation at a glance
- Anti-scratch coating: Protection against scratches and abrasion
- Tempering: Stabilisation through heat treatment
- Labelling: Flexible marking and branding
- Objective: Longer durability, improved appearance and functionality
Why protection and texturing are important for thermoformed parts
In addition to colourful or decorative finishes, there are numerous functional post-processing options that increase the resistance, service life and safety of your thermoformed parts. Anti-scratch coatings, tempering or labelling are used to protect, stabilise or customise plastic surfaces. For applications that must withstand mechanical, thermal or optical stresses.
Benefits of protection & texturising
Increased scratch and abrasion resistance
Protects against mechanical stress, friction and tool contact.
Customised labelling
Labels or textured surfaces enable product branding and tracking.
Longer service life
Surface protection increases resistance to environmental influences, chemicals and wear.
Thermal & mechanical stabilisation
Annealing reduces stresses and improves material properties.
How to Protect and Texture the Surface of Your Thermoformed Parts
Anti-Scratch Coatings
To achieve a scratch-resistant surface, special coating solutions can be applied to the thermoformed part. Anti-scratch coatings do not affect the transparency of clear plastic parts.
Annealing
During the annealing process, the plastic is heat-treated to prevent cracks caused by internal stresses during manufacturing. The goal is to optimize the plastic’s strength and heat resistance. Annealing takes place in a convection oven.
Labeling
Labels are often used for marking thermoformed parts. Simple adjustments to label prints ensure high flexibility, especially for thermoformed components.
Frequently asked questions about protection & texturising
A special transparent coating that protects the surface against scratches, abrasion and chemical influences without altering its appearance.
Other Techniques for Surface Treatment of Plastic
Would you like to explore other surface treatment methods besides protection and texturing? We provide all the necessary information on additional processes.
