The MODEL-500L is a multi-station automatic thermoforming machine designed for continuous production of thin-gauge plastic products. It integrates forming, punching and cutting into one production process, helping reduce separate processing steps and manual handling.
The machine supports PP, PLA, PET, BOPS, PVC, HIPS and Foam PS sheets. With a maximum forming area of 500 × 400 mm, forming depth up to 90 mm and a specified production rate of 10–30 cycles per minute, it is suitable for a range of plastic packaging and thermoformed-product applications.
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The MODEL-500L is a multi-station automatic thermoforming machine designed for continuous production of thin-gauge plastic products. The machine integrates forming, punching and cutting into one production process, helping reduce separate processing steps and manual handling.
It supports PP, PLA, PET, BOPS, PVC, HIPS and Foam PS sheets. With a maximum forming area of 500 × 400 mm, forming depth up to 90 mm and a specified production rate of 10–30 cycles per minute, the MODEL-500L is suitable for a range of plastic packaging and thermoformed-product applications.
| 500 × 400 mm Maximum Forming Area | 520 mm Maximum Sheet Width | 90 mm Maximum Forming Depth | 10–30 Cycles / Minute |
The MODEL-500L is designed for manufacturers that require forming, punching and cutting within one automatic multi-station thermoforming machine.
The machine handles specified plastic sheet thicknesses from 0.10 to 1.50 mm and supports a range of thermoplastic materials, including PP, PLA, PET, BOPS, PVC, HIPS and Foam PS.
Its 500 × 400 mm maximum forming area and compact machine structure make it suitable for plastic packaging and formed products used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, hardware and other applications.
Different moulds can be used according to the required thermoformed product. Actual suitability depends on product geometry, material, sheet thickness and production requirements.
 Food Trays & ContainersSuitable for thin-gauge plastic trays, containers and other thermoformed food-packaging products. |  Pharmaceutical TraysFormed trays used to hold, separate and protect pharmaceutical products and related items. |
 Cosmetic PackagingSuitable for plastic inserts, trays and formed packaging components used for cosmetic products. |  Hardware & General PackagingThermoformed trays and packaging for organizing, separating and protecting hardware and other products. |
The MODEL-500L integrates forming, punching and cutting into one automatic multi-station production process to obtain the finished thermoformed product.
| 01 Forming | → | 02 Punching | → | 03 Cutting | → | 04 Finished Product |
The MODEL-500L combines a compact machine structure with servo adjustment, touchscreen operation and convenient mould handling.
01 Compact & Stable StructureThe MODEL-500L uses a compact machine structure designed for stable operation, simple operation and convenient maintenance. | 02 Servo AdjustmentServo adjustment provides a convenient way to adjust machine settings according to the production setup and product requirements. |
03 Touchscreen InterfaceThe touchscreen interface provides operators with a straightforward way to interact with machine settings during operation and production setup. | 04 Adjustable Moving TripThe machine travel can be adjusted according to the production setup, supporting configuration for different product requirements. |
05 Convenient Mould ReplacementThe MODEL-500L is designed to make mould replacement more convenient when changing products or production setups. |
The MODEL-500L supports the following thermoplastic sheet materials according to the machine specification.
PP PLA PET BOPS PVC HIPS Foam PS
Core MODEL-500L technical data for preliminary machine selection and project evaluation.
| Model | MODEL-500L |
| Suitable Sheet | PP, PLA, PET, BOPS, PVC, HIPS, Foam PS, etc. |
| Maximum Forming Area | 500 × 400 mm |
| Maximum Sheet Width | 520 mm |
| Maximum Forming Depth | 90 mm |
| Sheet Thickness | 0.10–1.50 mm |
| Production Rate | 10–30 cycles/min |
| Machine Power | 80 kW |
| Working Air Pressure | 0.6–0.8 MPa |
| Machine Weight | 5200 kg |
| Floor Space | 10 × 3 × 4 m (L × W × H) |
Both machines belong to MINGDU's multi-station thermoforming range. The main differences are forming area, sheet width, machine power and overall machine size.
| Specification | MODEL-500L | MODEL-500/600L |
| Maximum Forming Area | 500 × 400 mm | 600 × 500 mm |
| Maximum Sheet Width | 520 mm | 620 mm |
| Maximum Forming Depth | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Sheet Thickness | 0.10–1.50 mm | 0.10–1.50 mm |
| Production Rate | 10–30 cycles/min | 10–30 cycles/min |
| Machine Power | 80 kW | 96 kW |
| Machine Weight | 5200 kg | 6500 kg |
| Floor Space | 10 × 3 × 4 m | 11 × 3 × 4 m |
| Which model should you choose? Choose the MODEL-500L when a 500 × 400 mm forming area and 520 mm maximum sheet width meet your product requirements. For products requiring a forming area up to 600 × 500 mm or sheet widths up to 620 mm, consider the MODEL-500/600L Multi-Station Thermoforming Machine . |
The MODEL-500L is designed for convenient mould replacement, helping operators prepare the machine for different thermoformed products and production requirements.
For a new project, customers can provide product samples, drawings, product dimensions, sheet material and target production requirements for machine and mould evaluation.
| ✓ 500 × 400 mm maximum forming area |
| ✓ Supports PP, PLA, PET, BOPS, PVC, HIPS and Foam PS |
| ✓ Compact structure and stable operation |
| ✓ Servo adjustment and touchscreen interface |
| ✓ Adjustable machine travel |
| ✓ Convenient mould replacement |
MINGDU provides technical guidance for customer production projects, together with machine installation, commissioning and technical-personnel training.
Before machine selection, customers can provide the intended product, sheet material, thickness, product dimensions and production requirements so that the project can be evaluated more efficiently.
Information to Send for a Quotation• Product sample, photo or drawing • Plastic sheet material • Sheet thickness • Product dimensions (L × W × H) • Required production capacity |
The machine specification lists PP, PLA, PET, BOPS, PVC, HIPS and Foam PS sheets.
The maximum forming area of the MODEL-500L is 500 × 400 mm.
The specified sheet-thickness range is 0.10–1.50 mm.
The specified production rate is 10–30 cycles per minute. Actual output may vary depending on product design, material, mould configuration and production requirements.
Yes. The MODEL-500L is designed for convenient mould replacement according to different product and production requirements.
The MODEL-500L has a maximum forming area of 500 × 400 mm and a maximum sheet width of 520 mm. The MODEL-500/600L increases these to 600 × 500 mm and 620 mm respectively.
| Tell Us What You Want to Produce Send your product sample, drawing, sheet material, thickness and required production capacity to evaluate whether the MODEL-500L is suitable for your thermoforming project. Request a Machine Recommendation |
