Dordan Manufacturing has been designing and manufacturing clamshell packaging since 1962. We are a fully integrated US-based plastic clamshell supplier, offering end-to-end thermoforming services.
Above: Custom clamshell protects and displays product at retail
Dordan's in house services include custom clamshell design, tooling, thermoforming, cleanroom manufacturing, and ISO-certification. This integration allows for the development of high quality clamshell packaging solutions at competitive pricing in short lead times.
What Are Thermoformed Clamshells?
Thermoformed clamshell packaging consists of rigid plastic containers with a hinged design that opens like a book and snaps closed securely. These packages are ideal for retail product visibility, protection during handling and shipping, and tamper resistance with user-friendly opening options.
Full product visibility to enhance shelf appeal and consumer confidence
Designed with hang-holes or formed feet for versatile merchandising (peg hooks or shelf display)
Pilferage-resistant while maintaining accessibility
Plastic bifolds provide additional stability with a flat base for standing display
Lightweight for easy fulfillment and shipping efficiency
Manufactured using recycled materials and recyclable where facilities exist
Available in ESD-safe materials to protect electronic products from static discharge
Above: Transparent clamshell packaging helps sell products
Clamshell Packaging Design: Dordan uses Siemens NX Solid Modeling for engineering clamshell packaging. The packaging developmental process begins with a fundamental understanding of the customer's needs, with input from quality and production per our risk-based approach to design. Our engineering team produces drawings and model files, while also programming the CNC tool paths.
Clamshell Prototyping: & Tooling: Dordan utilizes NX CAD/CAM integration for prototype and production tooling. This integration between design and tooling at Dordan allows for the reduction in translation errors and more sophisticated quality control, reducing developmental timelines and costs. Dordan's prototypes are a 1-up of the production tooling, and upon approval, the geometry is copied across the production tool via step and repeat. All tooling ancillary components and machined and built in house.
Clamshell thermoforming: Dordan has 14 thermoforming machines that produce a wide range of clamshell packaging in a diverse range of materials and performance properties. With over 63 years of custom clamshell thermoforming experience, Dordan is an expert in clamshell manufacturing.
Cleanroom Manufacturing: Dordan's cleanroom is ideal for manufacturing medical clamshells that benefit from production in a controlled environment.
ISO Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 13485:2016 certification offers transparency, documentation, and consistently high quality thermoformed parts.
Fully Integrated Manufacturing in USA
Custom-Engineered Clamshells
4th-Generation Family-Owned
63 Years of Thermoforming Experience
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