Common Materials Used in Plastic Cup Thermoforming Machines

Choosing the right material is the first decision in any cup thermoforming project.

PP offers the best balance of heat resistance and cost for hot-drink and food cups. PET delivers glass-like clarity for cold beverage cups. PS / HIPS remain economical choices for dairy and portion cups. PLA serves compostable, eco-positioned product lines.

HENGFENG tilting cup machines and multistation formers process all of the above; our sheet extrusion lines can produce the matching sheet in-house, closing the material loop with in-line crushers.