Custom Vacuum Forming Services | Moriah Plastics

Moriah Plastics offers in-house vacuum forming for custom-moulded acrylic, ABS and HIPS components at our Newlands, Johannesburg workshop. From product trays and POS inserts to branded housings and high-volume repeatable shapes — we form it, finish it and deliver it SA-wide. Largest frame: 1000mm x 700mm.

What We Can Vacuum Form

Product trays & organisers
Custom-moulded compartments for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, electronics accessories and retail merchandising. Repeatable and stackable for multi-site rollouts.

POS inserts & countertop displays
Lightweight, durable inserts that fit existing shelving or gondola systems. Branded to your campaign.

Branded housings & enclosures
Custom-shaped covers, kiosk panels and display bases for retail, events and industrial applications.

High-volume repeatable components
Cost-effective tooling for consistent large-format and deep-draw shapes across national rollouts. Largest frame: 1000mm x 700mm.

Materials & Specifications

ABS — Tough, impact-resistant. Ideal for durable trays, housings and high-traffic retail components.

HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene / Styrene) — Cost-effective for temporary displays, trial units and promotional POS.

Acrylic (PMMA / Perspex®) — For clear or coloured moulded components where optical quality and rigidity are required.

PETG — Impact-resistant, food-safe option for specialty applications.

Vacuum bed size: Our largest frame accommodates sheets up to 1000mm x 700mm, allowing us to produce sizable custom-moulded components in a single forming cycle. Thickness range: 1mm to 6mm depending on material and application.

Benefits of Vacuum Forming with Moriah Plastics

Cost-effective tooling — Lower tooling costs compared to injection moulding, ideal for medium-to-high volume runs.

Fast turnaround — From CAD to formed component in days, not weeks.

Consistent quality — Jig-based repeatability ensures every unit matches the prototype across your rollout.

In-house finishing — Trimming, drilling, cutting, bonding, printing and assembly all under one roof in Newlands, Johannesburg.

SA-wide delivery — All components packed and couriered to stores, DCs or event sites nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order quantity for vacuum forming?
No minimum. We accept orders from a single prototype. Volume pricing applies for larger production runs.

What are the lead times?
Tooling: 3–7 working days. Production: 7–21 working days depending on complexity and quantity. Rush options available.

What file formats do you accept?
We accept CAD (DXF, DWG), 3D models (STEP, STL) and 2D drawings (PDF, AI). Photos and reference samples also work.

Do you deliver across South Africa?
Yes — courier nationwide from our Johannesburg workshop. Components packed flat or assembled per your requirements.

Ideal for: Retail merchandising trays, pharmacy dispenser trays, cosmetics tester inserts, electronics accessory organisers, event promo holders, industrial component trays, food & beverage display inserts, and custom-branded housings. Send us your CAD, sketch or reference item — we will advise on material suitability and tooling requirements.