Using Thermoforming to make Jacuzzi Spas & Bath-tubs

According to news reports, hot tub sales and rentals are booming as families get used to the fact that this year’s holidays are likely to stay firmly on home ground.

As some hot tub suppliers report sales increases of up to 200%, we look at the growing trend for the garden jacuzzi, and why so many people are turning to garden hot tubs when looking for things to do in summer at home.

One of the main reasons for the rise in sales of the garden hot tub, according to industry commentary, is that people have more disposable income because they are not going on holiday. Yet they still want that holiday feeling, and are turning to the garden jacuzzi to create the perfect staycation at home. In place of going to hotels, people are attempting to recreate that spa feeling in the convenience of their own back garden. Attitudes and priorities have changed, and the comforts of home have risen to the fore.

A lot goes into manufacturing of hot tubs - thermoforming is one of the main technologies to give the complex 3D shape to the thermoplastic - acrylic or PMMA.

Machinecraft’s PF1 Series is ideal match for manufacturers looking to make the 3D shape of the hot tub. The machine can be made custom with features like automatic sheet feeder, universal aperture setting, quick tool change & a hot clamp frame to make sure the tubs coming out of the machine are straight - making them easy to trim.