Struggling to Make Blister Trays Without Expensive Automation? Here's the Smarter Alternative.

In the world of product packaging, not every operation needs a high-speed, fully automated machine. For many businesses—especially those working with short-run batches, custom tray sizes, or prototype packaging—large automated blister packing systems are often more than what’s needed.

This gap between flexibility and scale is exactly what PEEPL’s Manual Thermoforming Machine is designed to solve.

The Challenge: When Automation Is Too Much

Most blister packaging machines on the market are built for bulk manufacturing. They offer speed, but at a high cost—both financially and in terms of space and complexity.

But what if:

• You only need small-batch production?

• You’re developing new tray designs in an R&D setting?

• You need to package specialised products in changing sizes?

• You don’t want to invest in a full automation line just to pack 100 trays?

That’s when most businesses realise: they need something simpler, smaller, and smarter.

The Solution: PEEPL’s Manual Thermoforming Machine

The Manual Thermoforming Machine from PEEPL is a compact, semi-manual system designed specifically to form and cut rigid blister trays and lids—without automation.

It gives full control to the operator while delivering professional-quality packaging results.
This machine is engineered for accuracy, repeatability, and low operating cost, making it the go-to choice for small and mid-sized manufacturers, pilot production teams, and packaging labs.

What This Machine Does

✅ Stage 1: Vacuum Thermoforming

At the heart of the system is the manual vacuum forming unit. Plastic sheets are heated by 12 high-efficiency ceramic heaters (750W each) and shaped using a pneumatic press over a custom die.

• Die size: 450 × 250 mm (customizable)

• Temperature control: Digital, 12 zones, up to 300°C

• Forming cylinder: 80 × 400 mm

• Frame: Built with SS304 stainless steel

• Vacuum pump: ½ HP for strong, consistent forming

• Power: 3-phase, 440V

This process creates clean, precise tray cavities using the thermoforming method, ideal for rigid plastic materials.

✅ Stage 2: Manual Cutter for Edge Trimming

Once formed, the blister sheet is taken to the manual cutter station. Here, the operator trims all four edges to remove excess material and produce a neat, rectangular tray shape.

This step is crucial for dimensional accuracy and batch consistency, especially before the final cutting.

✅ Stage 3: Pedal-Operated Pattern Cutting

In the final step, the tray is placed on a pedal-operated cutting station equipped with a custom wooden die. Pressing the foot pedal activates a pneumatic cylinder, which cuts the tray into its final shape with clean, sharp edges.

• Pneumatic press: 200 mm bore × 300 mm stroke

• Die system: Wooden blade die, mounted on aluminium frame

• Controls: Manual pedal switch and solenoid valve

• Blister types: Custom trays, lids, and shaped packs

Together, this two-stage cutting setup ensures consistent output, without automation or electronics-heavy systems.

Where It’s Used

This machine is ideal for businesses that need short-run or prototype packaging without investing in automated lines. It’s commonly used for:

• Electronics packaging – trays for cables, batteries, and components

• Medical packaging – surgical trays, diagnostic kits

• Hardware – fastener sets, tools, small mechanical parts

• Retail & FMCG – cosmetics, toys, accessories

• R&D and design labs – testing and developing custom tray designs

Whether you're building 50 trays or 500, the manual system offers total flexibility with no compromise on finish quality.

What Makes PEEPL Special?

PEEPL Automation isn’t just a machine supplier. We are solution builders, trusted by Indian manufacturers across sectors.

Here’s what sets us apart:

🔧 Custom Engineering

Every machine is built in-house by our team in Kochi. We customize die sizes, layouts, and machine configurations to meet your exact packaging needs.

🤝 Industry-Focused Design

Our solutions are born from real client conversations. We understand the balance between budget, floor space, and operational control—and we engineer accordingly.

🔄 Hands-On Support

From initial enquiry to machine commissioning, our team works closely with you. We also support trial runs and provide guidance on material selection, tooling, and maintenance.

The Bigger Impact

By offering a reliable, cost-effective system for manual rigid blister tray production, we help Indian industries:

• Launch products faster

• Test and iterate custom packaging

• Avoid overinvestment in automation

• Build scalable, flexible production lines

This machine reflects PEEPL's larger mission:
Empowering smart manufacturing through custom, purpose-driven automation.

Ready to Simplify Your Blister Packaging?

The Manual Thermoforming Machine is your step toward smarter production—especially if you value precision, efficiency, and flexibility without the complications of automation.