
From EV battery trays to interior door panels — DABA delivers heavy-duty thermoforming machines engineered for automotive OEM and Tier-1 supplier requirements. Our FSCT1100/900 — the world's largest multi-station thermoforming machine — processes HIPS, ABS, PP, and PET sheets at forming areas up to 1100×900mm, trusted by automotive parts suppliers in the Volvo and Ford supply chains.
DABA automotive thermoforming machines are engineered to handle the complete range of vehicle components across interior, exterior, powertrain, and electric vehicle applications:
Interior Door Panels & Trim — HIPS or ABS door panel substrates, kick panels, pillar trim, and decorative interior components. Often post-finished with fabric lamination, vinyl wrap, or painted surface treatments to meet OEM aesthetic specifications.
Dashboard Covers & Instrument Panels — Large-format thermoformed dashboard skins, instrument cluster covers, and center console components. Requires premium surface finish and dimensional stability across wide temperature ranges (–40°C to +90°C cabin conditions).
Trunk Liners & Load Floor Panels — Rigid ABS or PP trunk liners, cargo area floor panels, spare tire covers, and load-bearing storage compartments. Structural integrity requirements demand uniform wall thickness — a core strength of our servo-stretching technology.
EV Battery Trays & Enclosures — Large-format PP or flame-retardant composite battery enclosures for electric vehicles. Critical thermal management and structural containment properties — the fastest-growing segment in automotive thermoforming, driven by global EV adoption.
| Material | Transparency | Max Temperature | Microwave Safe | Recyclable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP (Polypropylene) | Translucent to opaque | 120°C | ✓ Yes | Yes (#5) |
| PS / HIPS (Polystyrene) | Opaque (HIPS) or clear (GPPS) | 70°C | ✗ No | Limited (#6) |
| PET / APET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) | Crystal clear | 70°C | ✗ No | Yes (#1) |
| PLA (Polylactic Acid) | Clear | 55°C | ✗ No | ♻ Compostable |
| CPET (Crystallized PET) | Opaque | 220°C | ✓ Yes (oven-safe) | Yes |
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