Thermoformed Marine & Sports Parts
Big shells for rides and leisure gear,in one piece, with fewer seams.
Thermoformed Marine & Sports Parts are shaped from heated plastic sheet. FUNYO forms single parts up to 2600 × 1600 × 600 mm from sheet up to 15 mm; housings commonly use 8–10 mm. Forming tools take about 1–3 weeks and cost under 1/10 of a comparable injection mold.
- Max. part size
- 2600×1600×600mmL × W × H, formed in one piece
- Max. sheet thickness
- 15mm8–10 mm is typical for housings
- Tooling lead time
- 1–3weeksvs. about 6–10 weeks for a comparable injection mold
- Tooling cost
- <1/10of a comparable injection mold
- 01Large curves
- Up to 600 mm deep in one piece
- 02Fewer seams
- One-piece parts mean fewer joints
- 03Small batches
- Tooling in about 1–3 weeks
Thermoformed parts for marine, sports & recreation
From ride shells
to boat fittings.
Leisure and sports equipment parts that suit heavy-gauge thermoforming:
- Amusement rides
- Sports and fitness equipment
- Boat fittings
- Leisure equipment
- 01
Ride and entertainment shells
Large curved shapes in one piece, color approved to a master sample.
- 02
Sports and fitness covers
Covers, guards and panels, with openings cut to the component drawings.
- 03
Boat fittings and cockpit parts
Cockpit panels, storage lids and fitting housings; watertightness and passenger requirements stay with the complete boat.
- 04
Leisure equipment bodies
Upper and lower shells formed separately and joined, with joint edges and datums fixed before tooling.
Examples of thermoformed components
Examples:
formed parts you can see.
Formed parts from the FUNYO company profile, picked for this industry. Need something similar? Send a drawing or a photo.
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Clear boat 
Amusement ride shell 
Cable car cabin 
Custom capsule pod shell 
Helmets and face shields 
Ride-on toy car body
Images from the FUNYO company profile. Some show the complete product; the formed part is the one named in the caption.
Thermoforming compared with other processes
What the shell does,
and what the product must prove.
For large leisure equipment, agree the division of responsibility first:
Send drawings, answer in 2 working days| Item | FUNYO delivers | Complete product covers |
|---|---|---|
| Formed contour, trimming and openings | Formed and CNC-machined to drawing | Drawings and datums |
| Support and loads | Matching the frame interfaces | Structural design and testing |
| Seams and watertightness | Joint edges and sealing faces machined to drawing | Sealing process and product validation |
| Passengers, buoyancy, safety | Material data and samples | Product design and certification |
A single shell cannot stand in for validating the complete product.
Assembly, access and interface design
Where people step,
that's where support goes.
Mark where people make contact, then compare shell, internal support and joints:
Stepping and sitting
Mark where people step, sit or hold on; support belongs underneath, and the shell provides the form.
Needed: human contact points
Internal support
Shell-to-frame mounting points and support spacing are fixed before tooling.
Confirmed: frame and mounting interfaces
Joints and edges
Joint edges, sealing faces and trim lines are machined to drawing and trial-fitted on samples.
Confirmed: joined sample
Sheet materials and project requirements
What the surface touches,
what holds it up inside.
8–10 mm sheet is typical, up to 15 mm.
Heavy-gauge thermoforming| Outdoor sun | A weatherable grade or surface treatment, sourced per project and checked on samples. |
|---|---|
| Clear parts | PC or PETG: clear and impact resistant. |
| Impact | PC or PE, or thicker ABS with stiffening contours. |
| General shells | ABS is most common; color matched to swatches. |
Material, forming route and joining method follow the use conditions; complete-product performance is validated as agreed.
Factory, CNC trimming and inspection
Forming, trimming, inspection:one plant in Zhuhai.
FUNYO started in precision machining in 2004 and has been thermoforming since 2013. Heavy-gauge forming, CNC trimming and dimensional inspection all happen in our Doumen plant, and we machine our own forming tools, so revisions don't wait on outside shops.
Facts you can check
- 2004
- Founded; 20+ years of precision machining
- 2005
- Became a tier-1 supplier to Gree
- ISO 9001 · 14001
- Quality and environmental management certified
- 2024
- Recognized as a High-Tech Enterprise
- ABS · PET/PS
- Own plant for thermoforming sheet
- 4 hours
- Response to design requests
Selected long-term customers
These relationships cover precision formed trays, CNC parts and other work. Listed in no particular order.
Lead time from drawing to delivery
From drawing to production,
and how long each step takes.
Typical timings. Complex parts or special materials get a specific schedule when we quote.
- Within 4 hours
Response
An engineer contacts you to confirm use, size and quantities.
- 2 working days
Evaluation and quote
We tell you whether heavy-gauge fits and quote it side by side with injection molding.
- About 1–3 weeks
Tooling
After design review we machine the forming tool in-house.
- By complexity
Samples
Formed, trimmed and drilled, then fitted to your frame or mating parts.
- Per order
Production
Checked against the approved sample for size and finish, then packed and shipped.
Thermoforming for marine, sports & recreation: FAQ
Bring the contour,
and the support inside it.
A shell model, upper/lower layout or support sketch can all be a starting point. Tell us how it's used and how it's joined.
FAQ
Can thermoforming be evaluated for marine, sports & recreation at 300–3,000 units per year?
300–3,000 units is a quoting scenario, not a break-even threshold. Compare part size, assembly, material, tooling and unit costs before selecting a process.
What size and sheet thickness are available for marine, sports & recreation?
The maximum single part is 2600 × 1600 × 600 mm, with sheet up to 15 mm. Housings commonly use 8–10 mm sheet. Finished dimensions depend on geometry and trimming allowance.
Which sheet grades should I specify for marine, sports & recreation?
ABS, PC, PVC, PETG and PP can be formed. PC or PETG can be evaluated for transparent parts. PE, weatherable, flame-retardant and antistatic grades are sourced and sampled for the project.
How long does tooling for marine, sports & recreation take?
Forming tooling costs under 1/10 of a comparable injection mold and takes about 1–3 weeks. Comparable injection molds take about 6–10 weeks. Confirm the scope against the drawing and material.
What should I send for a 2-working-day thermoforming assessment for marine, sports & recreation?
Send drawings or photos, dimensions, annual and first-order quantities, assembly interfaces and operating conditions. We respond in 4 hours and provide the applicability assessment and comparison quote in 2 working days.
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