Spread the cost of vacuum forming machines from £3,000 to £60,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease or refinance;
Yes, vacuum formers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £3,000 to £60,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£3k – £60k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £100k
Rates From
4.5% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical vacuum former price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £15,000: a 10% deposit of £1,500, then 48 monthly payments of £316 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £16,668, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Formech 686 | £6,500 – £11,000 | Benchtop Vacuum Former |
| Formech 1035 | £15,000 – £28,000 | Floor-Standing Vacuum Former |
| Formech DT16 | £30,000 – £55,000 | Twin-Sheet Vacuum Former |
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Vacuum forming machines qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) and full expensing, letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to £1,000,000 under AIA for qualifying plant and machinery. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances as the asset sits on your balance sheet. Lease payments are generally deducted as an operating expense, spread over the lease term.
Vacuum formers are bought by prototype and product development studios, packaging manufacturers and signage or display makers forming plastic sheet over a mould using heat and vacuum. Many smaller benchtop machines are bought outright given the relatively low cost, but floor-standing and twin-sheet machines are commonly financed, particularly where a business is adding vacuum forming as a new production capability alongside an existing workshop. Replacement is usually driven by a need for a larger forming bed or faster heating to increase throughput, rather than the machine failing, since the heater and vacuum system are simple and long-lived.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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Check Eligibility →For UK limited companies with at least 3 months’ trading and monthly revenue.