Thermoforming

Thermoforming is a widely used production technique in which a plastic sheet or film is heated until it becomes formable and then shaped in a mold. This process is ideal for producing lightweight packaging, trays, cups, logistics carriers and various technical components.

The forming process; consisting of heating, forming and cutting, is fast, energy-efficient and highly suitable for both small and large production runs. Thanks to the low mold costs and high flexibility, product designs can easily be adjusted, making thermoforming an attractive choice for companies that frequently innovate or produce multiple variants.

Modern thermoforming machines feature precise temperature control, servo-driven systems and intelligent control software. This ensures consistent product quality, high production speeds and optimal material usage. Thermoforming is widely applied in the food industry, medical packaging, industrial applications and consumer products.

ILLIG supplies its high-quality thermoforming solutions for the Benelux in cooperation with Plastima.

Introduction - Illig

ILLIG has been a leading manufacturer of advanced systems for thermoforming, packaging machines and dry-fiber technology for more than 75 years. Originally founded in 1946 in Heilbronn, the company began as a small workshop and grew into a global player with innovations in vacuum and pressure-forming machinery.

In the thermoforming market, ILLIG supplies machines that produce both flexible and rigid plastic components with high precision and short cycle times. For the packaging industry, ILLIG develops complete systems, including blister and form-fill-seal lines, enabling companies to achieve efficient and reliable packaging production. With its innovative dry-fiber technology, ILLIG also offers an alternative: packaging made from dry natural fibers, with reduced energy consumption and minimal water usage.

Plastima supports ILLIG across the Benelux region in all these markets with sales, local service and maintenance. Thanks to our close cooperation with ILLIG, we ensure fast response times and maximum customer focus.

Packaging

ILLIG HSU and HSA Packaging Machines

The ILLIG HSU blister machines are high-performance packaging systems designed for the efficient production of blister packaging for consumer goods (FMCG), electronics, tools and pharmaceutical products. These machines combine precise thermoforming technology with a flexible inline workflow, ensuring high production speeds and consistently reliable quality.

The HSU series offers optimal control over material use, stable forming processes and excellent sealing performance, resulting in durable and dependable packaging. Thanks to their modular design and ILLIG IC control technology, users can quickly switch between product variants and benefit from maximum productivity at low operational costs. This makes the HSU blister machines an ideal choice for companies looking for a future-proof solution for professional blister packaging.

Dry Fiber

ILLIG Dry Fiber machines

With the ILLIG Dry Fiber Systems, you invest in sustainable packaging made from dry natural fibers—without water and with significantly lower energy consumption compared to traditional wet-pulp processes. Thanks to a patented forming method, ILLIG can achieve extremely deep and steep geometries, up to 120 mm in depth.

The modular design of the dry-fiber line enables scalable production (up to 100 million units per year) and offers a future-ready, energy-efficient solution for both food and non-food packaging.

Thermoforming

RDM machines

The ILLIG RDM series is known for its high precision and reliable performance in the field of thermoforming and packaging production. These forming and punching machines are designed for the efficient manufacturing of deep-drawn plastic parts with short cycle times and consistently high product quality.

Thanks to their robust construction, servo-driven technology and optimal process control, ILLIG RDM machines deliver exceptionally high efficiency, even for demanding applications such as cups, trays and technical packaging. The RDM machine line is ideal for manufacturers seeking maximum output, stability and energy-efficient production.

RDK machines

The ILLIG RDK series combines high-quality thermoforming technology with integrated forming and punching in a single production step. These machines deliver exceptional accuracy and high production speeds, making them particularly suitable for thin-walled packaging such as trays, lids and blister packs.

With an advanced IC process control system, fast tool changes and efficient material handling, the RDK line offers maximum flexibility for both large production runs and customized applications. ILLIG RDK machines are the ideal choice for companies seeking consistent quality, low production costs and optimal performance in plastics processing.

RV/RD machines

The ILLIG RV and RD machines are high-quality thermoforming and punching solutions designed for the efficient production of precisely formed plastic packaging. The RV series provides a stable and reliable forming process for a wide range of products, while the RD machines are characterized by an integrated form-and-punch-in-one system with high cycle speeds and consistent quality.

Thanks to advanced heating technology, precise vacuum and pressure functions, and the optional ILLIG IC process control, RV/RD machines deliver perfect results for trays, containers, blister packs and technical deep-drawn components. These series are ideal for manufacturers seeking flexibility, high output and optimal cost-effectiveness within professional thermoforming processes.

UA - Industrial machines

The ILLIG UA series consists of sheet-fed machines for processing sheet material and films into precisely formed deep-drawn parts, based on the universal UA-g forming machine and the ILLIG IC process-controlled UA models. These versatile forming systems offer maximum flexibility thanks to their modular design, powerful heating and vacuum technology, and precise process control. This makes the UA machines ideal for producing industrial trays, technical parts, displays and custom packaging with consistently high quality.

With their excellent repeatability, short tool-change times and high reliability, the ILLIG UA machines provide a future-proof solution for companies aiming for professional thermoforming with optimal precision and efficiency.

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Thermoforming

Thermoforming

Introduction - Illig

Packaging

ILLIG HSU and HSA Packaging Machines

Dry Fiber

ILLIG Dry Fiber machines

Thermoforming

RDM machines

RDK machines

RV/RD machines

UA - Industrial machines

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