From orthodontics to sleep guards and custom trays, there are a number of things a practice can quickly produce in house with the addition of a vacuum former unit. One area that can be a big practice builder is the addition of custom mouthguard fabrication for local athletes. Here are the specs on several vacuum formers capable of producing mouthguards.
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| Company | Buffalo Dental Manufacturing | Ultradent Products, Inc. |
| Item | Accu - Vac Precision Vacuum Forming System | UltraVac Vacuum Former |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | An extremely powerful, accurate, and quiet vacuum forming system utilizing compressed air-powered suction. | The lightweight UltraVac uses a single, three-position toggle switch that activates the unit’s heating element, vacuum pump, and power. An indicator |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Dimensions | 19.1 x 26.7 x 25.4 cm (7.5 x 10.5 x 10 inches) | Not Available |
| Voltage | 120 / 220 volts | 110 volts
220 volts |
| Pre-Charge / Instant Vacuum Feature | Yes | Not Available |
| Compressed Air Required | 60 - 100 psi | No |
| Shape and Size of Material Sheets Accepted | 5 x 5 inches
5 inches Round | 5 x 5 inches |
| Platforms Included With Unit | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Chambers | 1 | 1 |
| Products Fabricated | Bleaching Trays
Sports Mouthguards
Implant Stints
Temporary Splints
Customer Impression Trays
Denture Bases
Copings
Temporary Crowns
Bridges
Orthodontic Appliances | Base Plates
Blue Trays
Clear Temporary Splints
Clear Treatment Splints
Soft Nightguards
Bleaching Trays
Fluoride Treatment Trays
Mouthguards
Polypropylene Coping Sheets |
| Get Info | Not Available | Not Available |