ILLIG thermoforming machines used for sale

Illig is a German brand of machinery for the production of thermoformed products with more than 60 years in the market. Its thermoforming machinery for sale is used for the production of products such as: plastic doors, yogurt cups, plastic food containers, automotive parts, toy packaging.
MachinePoint has used thermoforming machines for sale, used cutting presses and blister skinpack machines. The thermoforming machine models for sale are: SB74, RDK and RDM mainly. The Illig RDM-K is mainly used for the production of cups and tubs from many cavities. Illig UA thermoforming machines are highly efficient. The Illig RDK 90 thermoforming machines are used for the manufacture of trays and packaging of fresh products. The model RDM 70K is suitable for yoghurt containers.
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    • ILLIG Machines sold in the past:

    Thermoformer : Forming area min-max : 100x300 - 350x500mm Height of forming above working level max : 100mm Height of forming below working level max : 30mm Width of material min-max : 340-540mm Connected load of upper heating : 9.8 kW Length of upper heating : 875mm Connected load of lower heating : 5.6 kW Length of lower heating : 500mm Stroke of lower frame : 45mm Diameter of material roll : 600mm Cutting : Max. cutting area : 350x 500 mm Cutting pressure : 250 kN Min./max. height of cutting line : 80/110 mm Connected load of heater for steel rule die : 4kW Complete machine (Thermoformer and cutting) Number of cycles max. : 20 Total connected load with upper heating : 13.7kW Total connected load with upper and lower heating : 19.3kW Total connected load with upper and lower heating and heating of steel rule die : 23.3 kW Total air consumption/cycle with max. stroke length : 45 NL Operating pressure min. : 6 bar Recommended actual capacity of compressor : 1,200 NL/min. Roll diameter of skeletal web max. : 600 mm Working level above floor : 1,100mm Total width incl. control cabinet : 1,930mm Total length incl. material roll stand : 6,330 mm Total height : 2,050 mm Weight of machine 3000 kg This machine has a Motoman robot installed that was used to collect the parts produced and stack them on a conveyor belt. This was important due to the size of the parts that has been produced (too small) The machine has 193.111 working hours but had a big inspection and a lot of critical parts replaced by Illig in 2022.
    Max. sheet length: 1000mm Max. sheet width: 700mm Forming area: 960x660mm Max. negative/positive forming depth: 300mm Automatic bubbling controlled by photocell Pneumatically-driven top piston, motorized remote stroke adjustment, standard changeover program, digital speed adjustment (7 levels) via valve cascade, automatic clamping included 4 reinforced fans at 22 m3/min 4-nozzle water mist cooling system BE P loading and unloading unit for working from the sheet stack Sheet magazine Loading device with quick-fit suction sheet holder Double grip control Automatic adjustment of transport width and length Sheet magazine with automatic plate centering device by motorized columns, with settings backup, changeover program, motorized sheet strippers. Upper and lower preheating on loading unit with possibility of mounting a thermoregulated holding frame for working with a sealed box with pneumatic sheet support, "Joystick" upper preheating with 5-zone control, lower preheating with 3-zone isothermal control Vacuum pump for pick-up of grained sheets Working hours : 5718 Available for sale too (not included in the price) : Horizontal band saw Hema HTR 600 year 2001
    Min-max material width: 150-495mm Min-max feed: 50-280mm Upper heating power: 9.5kW Lower heating power: 6.9 kW Installed power: 18.3 kW
    Automatic roll-fed machine for forming/punching operation Included Vacuum system for sheet entrance which remove the chances contamination Inline grinder with conveying system up to 6m vertical + 20m horizontal distance Product takeout system which has possibility to connect with packing system
    Line consists of the next units: Unwinder/ preheater/ Forming and punching machine RDM 70k(2g) / stacker/ trimming unit/ grinder / blower Technical Data RO Unwinder Material roll stand Material width max.::805 mm Material roll diameter max.:1200 mm Material roll weight max.:1200 kg Clamping cone for inside diameter optional: 70 - 95 mm 140 - 165 mm 190 - 215 mm Pneumatic lift-in device Dimensions Length:1630 mm Width:1390 mm Height:980 mm Weight with lift-in device: 346 kg Technical Data Preheater VHW 90/2b Material width on feed side and discharge side max.900 mm Material thickness max, 1.8 mm Connected load of heating rolls 32.4 kW Material draw-off speed max.35 m/min Material draw-off speed min. 1 m/min Heating roll temperature max. Convection heater max. Diameter of heating rolls 600 mm Number of heating rolls 2 piece(s) Material discharge height max.: 1400 mm Material discharge height min.: 1000 mm Weight approx.1200 kg Dimensions: Total length 2100 mm Total length incl. heating tunnel: 2660 mm Total width: 1652 mm Height: 2050 mm Height incl. control cabinet cooling [option]: 2465 mm Technical Data Thermoforming machine RDM 70K Forming area max : Forming part height, negative max./option : 125/150 mm Forming part height, positive max. 15 mm Material width max.730 mm Feed length max.;300 mm Mold closing force max.250 000 N No. of rotations in dry run max. Connected load of upper and lower heating 74.2 kW Total connected load with pneum. plug assist 81.5 kW Total connected load with mech. plug assist 85.4 kW servo-driven plug assist Dimensions of thermoformer: Length with material feed, without stacking device: 3 050 mm Length with roll stand, without stacking device: 5 205 mm Width, with control cabinet: 4 510 mm Height with pneumatic plug assist: 2 620 mm Height with mech. plug assist: 3 280 mm Weight: 5 500 kg Max. cutting length (depending on material) in mm PS-HI 6000 mm PP 5000 mm PETG 4900 mm A PET 4600 mm PVC 5000 mm Includes one Apet cup mold

    Learn more about ILLIG and its machinery


  • Foundation and Evolution: ILLIG was founded in 1946 by Adolf Illig in Heilbronn, Germany. Originally started as a mechanical repair workshop, it became a global leader in thermoforming machinery. In 1964, ILLIG founded its mold and tool shop, and in 1967, significantly expanded its production. Over the following decades, the company introduced multiple innovations, such as tilt technology in 1984 and in-mold labeling (IML-T®) in 1993. Throughout its more than 75 years of history, ILLIG has established multiple global subsidiaries and developed a strong reputation for innovation and quality in the thermoforming industry.
    • ILLIG machines enable the production of:
  • Thin-walled plastic containers for food and beverages.
  • Medical trays and devices.
  • Automotive components.
  • Blister and skin packaging.
  • Horticultural products like plant pots.
    • ILLIG incorporates various advanced technologies in its machines, such as:
  • IML-T® (In-Mold Labeling): Reduces weight and offers a wide range of graphic options.
  • TLC® (ThermoLineControl): Centralized control concept that improves productivity and facilitates line operation.
  • IC (Intelligent Control Concept): Intelligent control system that optimizes thermoforming processes.
  • Vacuum and Pressure Forming Technologies: To produce high-quality parts with recyclable and biodegradable materials.
    • In the industry, ILLIG machines are also known as thermoforming systems, vacuum and pressure forming equipment, and in-mold labeling machines.
    ILLIG machines, renowned for their quality and efficiency in the plastics and packaging industry, offer a wide range of prices depending on the type of equipment. Used ILLIG Trim Presses have an average price starting from €13,000, making them an economical option for specific cutting and forming operations.
    Used ILLIG blister and skin machines, used for secure and attractive product packaging, have an average price of €25,000. These machines offer excellent value for money, providing efficient solutions for product protection and presentation.
    On the other hand, Used ILLIG thermoformers, essential for the production of high-quality, precision packaging, have an average price of €60,000. These machines are highly valued for their ability to produce large volumes with superior quality, justifying their higher cost.

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