Process and Protective Films for Thermoforming
Thermoforming transforms heated plastic sheets and decorative foils into precise 2D and 3D shapes. Our specialized films protect delicate surfaces through heating, vacuum pressing, routing, and edge trimming.From high-gloss fronts to deep woodgrain textures, COFIFILM films conform with the material and remove cleanly, preserving a flawless, zero-residue finish from panel forming to final assembly.
Thermoforming Considerations
Thermoforming combines heat, vacuum pressure, stretching, and trimming. Purpose-built films remain stable through each stage while protecting decorative surfaces from damage.
Heating zones can soften, shrink, or wrinkle standard films. Heat-resistant protective films maintain their integrity and coverage throughout vacuum forming.
Vacuum pressure pulls the film into deep grooves and complex contours. Highly flexible films follow every profile without bridging, tearing, or lifting.
Routing and edge trimming expose panels to tools, friction, and abrasive dust. A stable protective barrier prevents scratches, scuffing, and forming marks.
Why Choose Our Thermoforming Films
Advanced film technology delivers co-extruded layer integration, heat resistance, deep 3D conformability, and secure adhesion through demanding thermoforming processes.
Built from multiple integrated layers, including a dedicated adhesive layer that is chemically bonded into the film during extrusion.
This structure delivers controlled, stable adhesion for delicate thermoformed surfaces while minimizing adhesive transfer and residue risk.
Engineered to withstand the elevated temperatures used in vacuum membrane pressing and thermoforming while maintaining film integrity.
The film resists shrinkage, bubbling, and softening so decorative surfaces stay protected through every heating cycle.
A flexible carrier stretches smoothly with PVC and PET foils as they form into deep MDF grooves and curved profiles.
It follows tight contours without bridging, tearing, or delaminating, keeping critical surfaces fully covered during forming.
Precisely balanced adhesive performance keeps the film locked to smooth, matte, and textured decorative finishes under vacuum pressure.
Stable bonding prevents lifting and shifting during pressing, trimming, and handling while preserving clean visual inspection.
Postforming Films Series
Explore our Thermoforming Performance Series, engineered for vacuum membrane pressing, edge trimming, and heat-intensive forming.
| Model | Thickness | Adhesion (g/25mm) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT8645TA | 65μm | 380–430 | Laser & bending for thin sheets (≤1mm) |
| PT8632TA-75 | 75μm | 430–480 | Laser & bending for standard sheets (1–2mm) |
| PT8632TA | 80μm | 450–500 | Versatile all-rounder for mass production |
| PT8633TA-95 | 95μm | 550–600 | High-power laser & heavy-duty bending for thick plates |
| PT8633TA | 100μm | 580–620 | High-pressure gas laser cutting & heavy bending |
Why Choose COFIFILM
Gentle Natural Rubber ensures zero residue or corrosion.
Flexible slitting tailored for all metal fabricators.
Sealed packaging ensures stable adhesion for 12 months.
Elevate your brand with custom logo or pattern printing.
Sustainability
Powered by plant-based natural rubber, significantly reducing reliance on fossil-fuel chemicals.
Zero-residue PE/PET carriers that seamlessly enter standard recycling streams. Zero landfill waste.
Emits no toxic gases during laser cutting. Safe for your operators, safe for your machines.
Request a free sample today and experience zero‑residue performance.