Vacuum Forming and Thermoforming Services

Your Trusted Plastic Molding Partner

Need to shape a plastic sheet into a specific form? Partner with Painted Rhino! From small, intricate parts to large, complex structures, we use both vacuum forming and thermoforming plastic molding techniques that create products with precision and efficiency. Whether you’re looking for:

RV parts
Battery trays
Golf cart parts
Industrial & commercial products
Medical devices
Automotive & mass transit parts
Point of purchase displays
Wall panels
Light shades
Signage
Equipment housing

Or any other component you can dream up, Painted Rhino has you covered.

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Our Vacuum Forming & Thermoforming Processes

Vacuum Forming: High Production, High Precision

One of the plastic molding techniques we utilize is vacuum forming, which involves heating plastic sheets until they are pliable before using vacuum pressure to mold the sheet into a desired shape. The result? A durable, high-quality part made more quickly than other methods, including fiberglass.

This technique is ideal for high-volume production runs, making it the perfect molding solution for industries that need cost-effective solutions. Our vacuum forming company can shape a variety of materials, including:

ABS
Petg
Acrylic
Styrene
Tpo

And we can form plastic parts with thicknesses ranging from 0.60 inches up to 0.375 inches, ensuring the precise needs of your project are met.

Thermoforming: Where Large Parts & Complex Designs Meet Gravity

Thermoforming services are similar to vacuum forming in that they both involve shaping heated plastic sheets. However, where vacuum forming uses pressure, thermoforming uses gravity. Ideal for larger, more complex designs and parts, thermoforming is a great molding option for projects that still require a high degree of precision but don’t necessarily need the higher pressure of vacuum forming.

Thermoforming offers flexibility in both design and material options, giving you the freedom to create highly specialized projects. If you’re looking for:

Oversized parts
Commercial products
Equipment housings

Thermoforming may be your best solution. Connect with our team of plastic molding experts to learn more.

A Go-To Provider

Here at Painted Rhino, we’re more than just a manufacturer–we’re your partner in success, working with you from concept to completion. As a go-to provider with one of the largest vacuum forming machines on the West Coast (measuring 7x12 feet), we can handle even the most demanding projects, delivering exceptional results at scale.

From our fast turnarounds, ability to handle small and large production runs with ease, and exceptional quality control, it’s easy to see why Painted Rhino is a top choice for those looking for vacuum forming or thermoforming needs. Have a project you’re ready to bring to life? Request a quote today!

The Painted Rhino Difference.

25+ Years Experience

Our team knows manufacturing inside and out with our decades of experience.

Client-First Approach

We work with you to meet your specific needs and put your goals first.

Troubleshooting Experts

We are problem solvers and there’s no project too complicated for us to handle.

Innovative and Fast

We get the job done fast no matter how complex your project.

Serving Multiple Industries

From theme parks to transit companies, we serve a variety of industries.

Family-Owned Dedication

Our family-owned business strives to treat customers like family too.

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Painted Rhino is where dreams are made. They took my sketches and improved upon them and sculpted me the fiberglass components on my truck that allowed me to win the Ford design award at SEMA.
Kris | Cars by Kris

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Explore the possibilities.

Want to see how we can bring your concept to life? Tell us about your needs and we’ll get you a quote!