3D thermoforming of decorative foils

The foil lamination process for two- or three-dimensional shaped/routed MDF panels with decorative foils (rigid thermofoils, or RTF) enables the creation of extraordinarily resistant surface finishes in an easy, economical thermoforming procedure. Today there are countless decorative PVC & PET foil designs available, with a wide variety of solid colours, abstract designs, and authentic wood and stone effects. They are ideal for the production of kitchen doors & elements, fronts and furniture components.

In the thermofoil industry, the foils are designed to soften when heated, and can then be vacuum formed over the pre-glued 2D & 3D shaped profiles and panels, immediately bonding to them. Global offers membrane-less vacuum presses with hot air or IR heating lamps to apply PVC or similar components in the thermofoil industry to 3D shaped substrates.

Rigid thermofoil lamination wrapping covering

Applications

Three-dimensional thermofoil lamination

3D foil lamination/wrapping of routed MDF panels, e.g. kitchen fronts, cabinets and furniture.

Two-dimensional thermofoil lamination

2D foil lamination/wrapping of pre-shaped profiles, e.g. door profiles, wood mouldings.

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