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About Armac
Who Armac isArmac is a North American manufacturer of inline, roll-fed thermoforming machines. Used examples are commonly listed under both the Armac name and DT Industries, the parent company that owned the brand. Armac thermoformers are built for continuous thin-gauge packaging work — forming, trimming and stacking in one line.
What they are known forArmac's reputation rests on inline thermoformers with hydraulic forming presses and servo indexing. Typical configurations include top and bottom infrared quartz ovens, hydraulic platens, a hydraulic trim station, an unwind stand and a web winder. Forming areas on the common models are around 30 in. x 30 in., with platen strokes in the 5–6 in. range. Power requirements vary by build; examples are wired for 208V or 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz.
Model series buyers search forThe 281 series is the most frequently listed Armac line, with the 281 3030L inline thermoformer appearing regularly. The 249 series, such as the 249-3036, is the other family buyers ask about; these are longer lines with pre-heat ovens, separate forming, punch and trim presses, and a stacker. Both series are roll-fed and run in automatic continuous mode with an unwinder infeed and outfeed conveyor.
What to check when buying usedControls are the first item. Older Armac lines have been upgraded over the years — look for Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus or Sencorp control packages and confirm what PLC and servo drives are actually installed. Ask whether the servo platens or indexing have been replaced and when. On the mechanical side, inspect the hydraulic system (platens, trim station, pump and valves), the oven elements and quartz panels, chain rails and index system, and the unwind and web-winder assemblies. Confirm the forming area and depth of draw match the tooling you intend to run.
Safety, documentation and supportArmac machines sold into Canada may carry a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review; one 281 3030L listing notes updated fixed guarding and a safety control system meeting Control Reliable / Cat 3 / PLd requirements, reviewed under CSA Z432-16. Ask for the review documents, electrical drawings and any guarding modifications. Because Armac is no longer actively marketed as a new-machine brand, parts and service support usually comes from independent thermoforming service firms and aftermarket suppliers, so confirm availability of spares for the specific control and hydraulic components before you commit.
Buying notesArmac thermoformers are typically sold as complete lines, so plan for rigging, power and floor space for the full unwind-to-stacker footprint. Where possible, inspect under power and run sample tooling; specifications should always be independently verified by the buyer.
Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Armac equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Armac machines at competitive prices. Most of our Armac inventory sells before we can list it online — call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.
Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Armac equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.
Used Armac Equipment by Type
From our own listings: machines for sale now and machines Meadoworks has sold.
| Type | For sale now | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Used Armac Thermoformers | 1 | 0 |
Popular Armac Models
Armac 281 3030L, Armac 249-3036, Armac 3030L.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who made Armac thermoformers, and are they still built?
Armac thermoformers were built by Armac, which operated under DT Industries; used listings appear under both names. The brand is no longer actively marketed for new machines, so the market is entirely used equipment. Support comes from independent thermoforming service companies and aftermarket parts suppliers.
What is the difference between the Armac 281 and 249 series?
The 281 series is an inline thermoformer with a four-post hydraulic press head and chain-rail index, commonly in a 30 in. x 30 in. forming area. The 249 series, such as the 249-3036, is a longer line with a pre-heat oven and separate forming, punch and trim presses plus a stacker. Which suits you depends on your tooling and required cycle rate.
What controls do used Armac thermoformers typically have?
Original controls vary, and many machines have been upgraded. Listings show Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus consoles and Sencorp control packages, with servo indexing and servo platens on some units. Always confirm the actual PLC, HMI and drive brands installed, and ask for electrical drawings.
What should I inspect on a used Armac thermoformer?
Check the hydraulic system — forming platens, trim station, pump and valves — along with oven elements and quartz panels, chain rails and the index system, and the unwind and web-winder assemblies. Verify forming area and depth of draw against your tooling, and confirm platen stroke. Running the machine under power with sample tooling is the best test.
Do Armac thermoformers come with safety documentation?
Some do. A 281 3030L listed in Canada had a Pre-Start Health and Safety Review completed in March 2021 under CSA Z432-16, covering updated fixed guarding and a safety control system meeting Control Reliable / Cat 3 / PLd requirements. Ask the seller for the review report and any guarding modification records.
What power supply does an Armac thermoformer need?
It depends on the build. One 281 3030L is wired for 480V, 3-phase, 60 Hz with a 79 kW oven load and 104 kW total machine load, while a 3030L example is listed at 208V, 3-phase, 60 Hz. Confirm the nameplate and available plant power before purchase.
What kinds of used Armac equipment does Meadoworks carry?
By our own listings: thermoformers (1 for sale now).
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