Ridat Manual (M) vacuum forming machines provides a low cost solution and is designed for the moulding of thermoformed components using any of the common thermoformable materials
The 1714M is amongst the smallest models in the Ridat range. They are ideal for small scale production, sampling plastics, checking moulds, testing forming techniques, and laboratory work. Schools and colleges have also found them very useful for art and craft classes.
It can be used for Skin Packing and to form blisters.
It is manually operated - the plastic sheet is secured under the clamp frame by a cam-action lever. The heater slides smoothly on runners and is pulled out above the plastic; heating it. The heater is pushed back again by hand. A foot pedal raises and lowers the drape table.
All Ridat vacuum forming machines can be customized for your application.
Key machine features include:
Ceramic heaters with heat control using energy regulator
Horizontally moving heater box
Crucial heating cycle timed
Front opening material clamp with spring loaded hinge
Manual clamp locking
Sturdy drape table with smooth and easy movement
High capacity vacuum reservoir and pump for instant vacuum supply
User friendly operator panel
CE Mark
Optional features include:
Cooling fans
Reducing aperture