Application
Plastic thermoforming for the food industry
In the food and beverage industry, precision, compliance, and control of the production chain are essential. Every part, every package must ensure hygiene, safety, and performance while meeting the regulatory and logistical requirements of the sector.
RBL Plastiques supports industrial manufacturers in food processing, packaging, and distribution. in the design and bespoke plastic solutions manufacturing.
Thermoforming
Thermoforming, a dedicated solution for the food industry
The thermoforming is particularly well-suited to food industry environments thanks to its ability to produce Robust, lightweight and easy-to-clean parts.
This technology allows for the shaping of a wide variety of components. production supports, handling trays, packaging trays, hygienic lids or protective elements ensuring smooth surfaces and compliant with health requirements.
Technical Parts & Packaging
Catalog for the food industry
Technical parts and sub-assemblies for the food industry
Engine protection covers, technical and ergonomic supports.
Food industry packaging
Rigid food trays, handling and packaging trays, product display blisters, recyclable or compostable packaging.
The advantages of thermoforming in the food industry
Food hygiene and compliance
All our parts meet the European regulations EC 10/2011 on food contact. Industrial thermoforming ensures a homogeneous and non-porous surface, preventing the build-up of residue or bacteria.
Industrial precision and traceability
Each piece is made with a High reproducibility, ensuring Online compatibility and the conformity of the volumes produced. Thanks to our industrialisation expertise, We rapidly validate your prototypes and adjust tooling according to product requirements. A comprehensive traceability system accompanies each production batch.
Eco-design and circular economy
We support our clients in an approach of Responsible production, incorporating recycled, regenerated or bio-based materials.
Notre programme RBL Recycle favorise la revaluation of production waste and the circularity of polymers.
Complete support, from prototype to series production
Every agri-food project benefits from comprehensive support, ensuring precision, consistency, and compliance.
Rapid prototyping and functional validation
Design and delivery of prototypes within days for product/packaging compatibility testing before mass launch.
Quality control and compliance
Systematic dimensional and visual checks, accompanied by a comprehensive file: material certificates, migration tests, EC 10/2011 reports.
Batch production and integrated logistics
Automated thermoforming lines, regular volumes, complete logistics management and guaranteed shipment traceability.
Expertise
Food-contact certified plastics
We exclusively select certified and traceable polymers such as PS, PET, bio-based PLA or Food-grade PVC. Our thermoforming technology relies on both quality materials and strong technological innovation.
Frequently asked questions
Which plastic materials are suitable for food contact?
The most used polymers are the PS, PET, APET, bio-based PLA and food-grade PVC. These materials comply with the regulations CE 10/2011, they guarantee a Total health and safety and a High mechanical strength for packing lines.
What is the difference between PET and PLA for food packaging?
The PET / APET offers perfect transparency and optimal rigidity, ideal for display packaging or industrial trays.
PLA, which is plant-based, is compostable and represents an alternative not derived from fossil fuels. ideal for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
Is thermoforming suitable for large food production runs?
Absolutely. The Industrial thermoforming allows produce thousands of identical parts at a controlled cost. Reusable tooling and rapid cycle times offer optimal cost-effectiveness for repeated production runs.
How does RBL Plastics guarantee the sanitary compliance of its productions?
RBL Plastiques guarantees the sanitary compliance of its productions thanks to a set of rigorous integrated controls at every step of the process. Each batch manufactured comes with food suitability certificates, material traceability and regulatory compliance, ensuring complete transparency for manufacturers.
Specifically, for the needs of the agri-food industry, we use specific materials that have a Food contact certificate.
Are your plastic solutions recyclable?
Yes. Incidentally, the mThe majority of our parts are produced from recyclable or regenerated materials., integrated into a logic of circularity of polymers.
This approach is part of the RBL Recycle Programme that we have created to allow you to limit the environmental impact of food packaging.
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