Thermoformed automotive trays & packaging
Custom thermoformed dunnage and assembly trays engineered for automotive component protection, manufacturing, material handling, and returnable logistics
Custom thermoformed packaging for automotive components
Thermoformed automotive packaging includes custom dunnage trays, work-in-process (WIP) trays, and assembly trays designed to protect, organize, and position automotive components throughout manufacturing, inspection, assembly, storage, and distribution.
Automotive packaging requirements vary based on component geometry, weight, surface sensitivity, and handling processes. Custom thermoformed trays incorporate engineered cavities, retention features, and stackable configurations to minimize part movement, maintain orientation, and support manual or automated manufacturing operations.
For returnable packaging programs, thermoformed dunnage trays can be designed for repeated handling and integration with reusable containers and totes. Material selection and tray design are evaluated based on durability, component protection, and application-specific performance requirements.
Dordan supports automotive packaging programs through integrated package design, in-house CNC-machined tooling, thermoforming, and ISO-certified quality management systems, with PPAP documentation available as required.
Common automotive tray applications
Custom thermoformed dunnage and assembly trays protect, organize, and position automotive components throughout manufacturing, inspection, assembly, and distribution. Applications include automated production, work-in-process handling, returnable shipping, and ESD-sensitive automotive electronics.
Assembly Trays
Custom thermoformed trays orient and position automotive components for manual assembly, robotic pick-and-place systems, inspection, and automated production processes.
Dunnage & Shipping Trays
Engineered cavities secure and separate automotive components during storage, transport, and distribution. Stackable configurations support material handling and returnable packaging programs.
ESD Component Trays
Thermoformed trays manufactured from appropriate ESD-protective materials help reduce electrostatic discharge risks during handling, assembly, storage, and transport of sensitive automotive electronics.
Automotive packaging design, tooling, and thermoforming
Dordan provides integrated design, tooling, thermoforming, and quality control for custom automotive packaging programs. From initial engineering through production, our in-house capabilities support component protection, manufacturing efficiency, and consistent tray performance across automotive supply chains.
Our engineering and manufacturing capabilities include:
- Siemens NX CAD design and engineering
- In-house CNC machining of prototype and production aluminum tooling
- Custom thermoforming for dunnage, assembly, and shipping trays
- Tray engineering for robotic handling and automated assembly
- ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management systems
- PPAP documentation, dimensional inspection, and process capability studies as required
Let's scope your automotive packaging project
From automation-line compatibility to high-cycle durability and part protection, every project is reviewed by a specialist. Share your details, even if specs aren't finalized, and we'll follow up the same day.