Tactile Graphics Machines From American Thermoform https://americanthermoform.com/product-category/tactile-graphics-machine/ Braille Embossers, Tactile Graphics, Braille Paper and Supplies Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:22:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Swell Form Pro Machine https://americanthermoform.com/product/swell-form-pro-machine/ Tue, 28 May 2024 17:46:32 +0000 https://americanthermoform.com/?post_type=product&p=81266 The Swell Form Pro machine has revolutionized the process of creating superior tactile graphics at production-level speeds.  The Swell Form Pro is designed to meet the evolving needs of customers that produce large quantities of tactile graphics, and need to do so quickly.  At up to 7 times faster than our standard Swell Form machine (speeds of up to 35 pages per minute), the Pro helps to eliminate the bottleneck of heavy tactile graphic production.

 

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How does it work?

Zychem has developed special Swell Touch paper that reacts to black ink and heat. Once the desired image is onto the Swell Touch paper (or, swell paper, capsule paper, microcapsule paper, flexi paper), run this paper through the Swell Form Pro machine. As it goes through this machine, the heat reacts with the black ink (only the black ink, no colors) and causes it to “swell” or puff up, creating the tactile image. The rest of the paper and any colors, will remain flat.   Instead of using a printer or copier, a user can also draw directly onto this paper using a special black marker. The process is the exact same – as soon as it goes through the machine and reacts with the heat, the black ink will “swell”.

Free pre-made tactile diagrams can be downloaded at the tactilelibrary.com.

Superior tactile graphics faster than ever before

Turn on the Swell Form Pro machine, set your speed setting, and it is ready to process your tactile graphics immediately. Print, copy or draw graphics onto the Swell Touch paper and place it on the conveyer belt with the image or graphic facing up.  With the Swell Form Pro, you can place up to two sheets of Swell Touch on the conveyor belt at the same time, and then continue to manually feed sheets onto it one after the other.  The conveyer belt will feed the sheets under the heating system and drop them into the collection tray. Completed graphics are ready to be touched seconds after they have been completed.

The black elements of the graphics will swell, and the colors will not. Play with colors, textures, patterns and more to create stunning tactile graphics.

Built with braille production facilities and publishers in mind

The Swell Form Pro machine is specifically built for those needing to create stunning Swell Touch tactile graphics at speed.  The speed control ensures tactile graphics can be processed without overheating. The heavy duty fans keep the machine cool, and ensures the Swell Touch paper exiting the machine can be handled instantly once removed from the collection tray. Auto shut off features ensure that the machine doesn’t get jammed and that paper is fed properly.

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Swell Form Starter Pack https://americanthermoform.com/product/swell-form-graphics-starter-pack/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:47:54 +0000 https://americanthermoform.com/?post_type=product&p=66708 The Swell Form machine (often referred to as a fuser) is a simple, fast and low cost method of creating stunning tactile graphics such as maps, diagrams, text and artwork. This tactile graphics machine has revolutionized the process of creating tactile graphics for the visually impaired.

The Starter Pack includes the Swell Form machine, a box of 8.5x11" and 11x11.5"  Swell Touch paper and one Swell Touch marker.

 

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The Swell Form machine (often referred to as a fuser) is a simple, fast and low cost method of creating stunning tactile maps, diagrams, text and graphics. This machine has revolutionized the process of creating these tactile images. Using the special Swell Touch paper, simply print onto this paper as you normally would through your standard printer or copy machine (we recommend a laser printer/copier, as it creates finer lines).

Once the desired image is onto the Swell Touch paper (or, swell paper, capsule paper, microcapsule paper, flexi paper), run this paper through the Swell Form machine. As it goes through this machine, the heat reacts with the black ink (only the black ink, no colors) and causes it to “swell” or puff up, creating the tactile image. The rest of the paper and any colors, will remain flat.   Instead of using a printer or copier, a user can also draw directly onto this paper using a special black marker. The process is the exact same – as soon as it goes through the machine and reacts with the heat, the black ink will “swell”.

Unique to this machine is it auto start and stop and consistent superb quality after each use. As soon as it’s turned on, it’s ready to go. There is no waiting time or warm-up period. The machine and the accompanying paper are safe, user-friendly and non-hazardous.   Our Swell Touch paper can also be used with other tactile image enhancers available.

The Starter Pack includes the Swell Form machine, a box of 8.5×11″ and 11×11.5″  Swell Touch paper and one Swell Marker

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Maxi-Form Brailon Duplicator https://americanthermoform.com/product/maxi-form-thermoform-machine-110v/ Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:50:02 +0000 https://americanthermoform.com/product/maxi-form-thermoform-machine-110v/ Just like the EZ-Form, the Maxi-Form Brailon® Duplicator is the most accurate way to reproduce braille and tactile graphics. The only difference between the EZ-Form and the Maxi-Form is the larger forming area available on the Maxi-Form. Being a bigger machine, it lends itself to maps, signs, graphs, charts and larger scale production.

VOLTAGE

  • Maxi-Form Machine 110V, SKU: M2/M-F115
  • Maxi-Form Machine 220V, SKU: M2/M-F220

FRAME SIZE *

The Maxi-Form comes with one included frame:

  • FRAME 13-7/8x18-5/8"
  • FRAME 11x11.5" (MAXI FORM)

PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FRAMES

If you would like an additional Maxi-Form frame, please see below:

  • FRAME 13-7/8x18-5/8" : $500
  • FRAME 11x11.5" (MAXI FORM) : $510

OPTIONAL EXTENDED WARRANTY

The Maxi-Form machine comes with a 1 year warranty on parts. An optional extended warranty will extend the warranty length and offers additional benefits. See warranty details tab below.

  • 1 Year Extended Warranty: $495.99
  • 2 Year Extended Warranty: $745.99
  • 3 Year Extended Warranty: $1230.99

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Just like the EZ-Form, the Maxi-Form Brailon® Duplicator is the most accurate way to reproduce braille Text and tactile graphics. The only difference between the EZ-Form and the Maxi-Form is the larger forming area available on the Maxi-Form. Being a bigger machine, it lends itself to maps, signs, graphs, charts and larger scale production.

Safe and easy to use, the Maxi-Form makes permanent and inexpensive teaching aids and braille copies from a single master and Brailon®. Having manufactured these machines for nearly 50 years, they are reliable, easy to maintain, and capable of producing quality duplicates time after time.

The Maxi-Form, often referred to as the Thermoform Machine, is extremely easy to use – simply place your master copy or mold onto the machine, then place a sheet of our special plastic material, Brailon®, on top of it and close the clamp. Once the clamp has been engaged, slide the heating element to the front (covering the master) and wait a few seconds. After this short period, you will be notified that the copy has been made and it’s time to slide the heating element back. Disengage the clamp and remove the Brailon® copy. The entire process takes just a matter of seconds and you’ll have a stunning reproduction of your master copy.

Each Maxi-Form Thermoform Machine includes one frame.  Available frame sizes are shown below.

Please note that we only recommend the use of Brailon® with these machines. Brailon® is a safe, non-toxic plastic material that has been specially formulated for these machines. The use of non-Brailon® materials may be hazardous and dangerous. Please click on the following link to learn more about our Brailon®

 

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EZ-Form Brailon Duplicator https://americanthermoform.com/product/e-z-form-thermoform-machine/ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:55:55 +0000 https://americanthermoform.com/?post_type=product&p=9298 To this day, the EZ-Form machine is the most accurate way to reproduce braille and tactile graphics. Safe and easy to use, the EZ-Form makes permanent and inexpensive teaching aids and braille copies from a single master using Brailon®.

EZ-Form Voltage

  • EZ-Form Machine 110V | SKU: M2/E-Z115
  • EZ-Form Machine 220V | SKU: M2/E-Z220

Optional Frame Sizes
The EZ-Form comes with one included frame, however, if you would like to purchase additional frame sizes for your EZ-Form machine these are your options and pricing.

  • FRAME 11x11.5" additional $454.99
  • FRAME 9.75x11.5" additional $454.99
  • FRAME 8.5x11" additional $454.99
  • FRAME 21x29.7cm / A4  additional $475.99

EZ-Form Warranty
The EZ-Form machine comes with a 1 year warranty on parts. An optional extended warranty will extend the warranty length and offers additional benefits. See warranty details tab below.

  • 1 Year Extended Warranty Additional $409.99
  • 2 Year Extended Warranty Additional $685.99
  • 3 Year Extended Warranty Additional $975.99

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To this day, the EZ-Form Brailon® Duplicator is the most accurate way to reproduce braille and tactile graphics. Safe and easy to use, the EZ-Form makes permanent and inexpensive teaching aids and braille copies from a single master and Brailon®.

The EZ-Form, often referred to as the Thermoform Machine, is extremely easy to use – simply place your master copy or mold onto the machine, then place a sheet of our special plastic material, Brailon®, on top of it and close the clamp. Once the clamp has been engaged, slide the heating element to the front (covering the master) and wait a few seconds. After this short period, you will be notified that the copy has been made and it’s time to slide the heating element back. Disengage the clamp and remove the Brailon® copy. The entire process takes just a matter of seconds and you’ll have a stunning reproduction of your master copy.

Each EZ-Form includes one frame.  Available frame choices are shown below.

Please note that we only recommend the use of Brailon® with these machines. Brailon® is a safe, non-toxic plastic material that has been specially formulated for these machines. The use of non-Brailon® materials may be hazardous and dangerous.

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Swell Form Machine https://americanthermoform.com/product/swell-form-graphics-ii-machine/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 23:40:26 +0000 https://americanthermoform.com/?post_type=product&p=9240 The Swell Form machine (often referred to as a fuser) is a simple, fast and low cost method of creating stunning tactile maps, diagrams, text and graphics. This machine has revolutionized the process of creating tactile images for the visually impaired. Uses Swell Touch paper.

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The Swell Form machine (often referred to as a fuser) is a simple, fast and low cost method of creating stunning tactile maps, diagrams, text and graphics. This machine has revolutionized the process of creating these tactile images. Using the special Swell Touch paper, simply print onto this paper as you normally would through your standard printer or copy machine (we recommend a laser printer/copier, as it creates finer lines).

Once the desired image is onto the Swell Touch paper (or, swell paper, capsule paper, microcapsule paper, flexi paper), run this paper through the Swell Form machine. As it goes through this machine, the heat reacts with the black ink (only the black ink, no colors) and causes it to “swell” or puff up, creating the tactile image. The rest of the paper and any colors, will remain flat.   Instead of using a printer or copier, a user can also draw directly onto this paper using a special black marker. The process is the exact same – as soon as it goes through the machine and reacts with the heat, the black ink will “swell”.

Unique to this machine is it auto start and stop and consistent superb quality after each use. As soon as it’s turned on, it’s ready to go. There is no waiting time or warm-up period. The machine and the accompanying paper are safe, user-friendly and non-hazardous.   Our Swell Touch paper can also be used with other tactile image enhancers available.

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