How to Design and Manufacture Unconventional New Plastic Products

Have you got a product idea that’s a little out of the ordinary? Are you trying to get the show on the road but keep being held back by frustrating material constraints? It’s time to look at manufacturing your new product with plastic. There are so many benefits to using plastic as the material of choice for your product! It’s sturdy, lightweight and rust-resistant, just to name a few. And when combining plastic with the manufacturing method of rotational moulding, you have an unbeatable team! You’ll be able to create shapes and sizes that have previously been restricted by other materials’ limitations. Let’s take a closer look at how the world can truly be your oyster with plastic rotational moulding.

The benefits of plastic as a product material

So why make your product out of plastic rather than metal? The answers are manifold and straightforward:

  • Plastic is lightweight, yet incredibly robust. Metal might be strong, but it’s also extremely heavy, skyrocketing installation costs because a team of professionals are needed to move and secure cumbersome metal products.
  • Plastic will not rust or corrode like metal. If your product resides outside or in moisture-rich conditions, it will deteriorate quickly when made out of metal.
  • Plastic is also UV resistant. Again, if your product is made for outdoors use, this is a huge benefit in the harsh Australian conditions.
  • Plastic costs less than metal. A massive swaying point as you can manufacture larger runs of your product for less!

The benefits of rotomoulding as a manufacturing method

When you marry plastic with rotational moulding, you have a combination that will allow you to really get creative with your product. Rotational moulding is perfect for big, hollow products. Here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy with a roto-moulded, plastic product:

  • There are no joints in the process of rotomoulding. This reduces the stress points of the product reducing stress cracks.
  • Rotomoulding suits a wide range of products.
  • Lower cost outlay on mould compared to blow moulding or injection moulding.
  • Moulds can be made out a variety of materials to suit your needs.
  • Rotational moulding allows you to add elements to your design such as logos, recesses, spouts and bosses.
  • You can also choose a surface finish that best suits your product, in a colour of your choice. A textured finish provides your product with a rustic, hardy look, while a speckled glossy finish will give it a stylish, sleek appearance.

What can be achieved with rotationally moulded plastic products?

Put simply, products that are a little out of the ordinary. Here at Global Rotomoulding, we’ve had the privilege to be part of the design and manufacturing process of many innovative products that have successfully filled gaps in the market for customers. Here is just a snapshot of what is achievable when you have the right material, manufacturing method, and team to make your product come alive.
Global Rotomoulding works on a ‘just in time delivery model’, so we work with you to ensure that you can stock and order only what you need, such as:

  • Large products with small to high volumes.
  • Medium products with medium to high volumes.
  • Small products with small to medium volumes.

A trailer that doesn’t rust

Have you seen the plastic Trailers2000 TuffMate2000 trailer at Bunnings? It was manufactured using rotational moulding by the Global Rotomoulding team! The TuffMate2000 is an incredibly strong, crack-resistant trailer that won’t rust, corrode or fade, no matter what the condition of the weather is. Customers love the TuffMate2000 because it doesn’t need continual dry storage like other metal trailers and can carry heavy loads without exceeding maximum limits (because the trailer itself is so light!).

A feeding trough that can be moved by one person

Having to recruit mates from every adjacent property just to lift and move a feeding trough can be a real pain in the neck for farmers. That’s why the team at Global put their heads together to design and manufacture a sturdy, durable, yet lightweight plastic ballast trough. Its double walling allows it to be weighted down with water so that it isn’t jostled about by livestock. But when it’s time to be moved, the water can be emptied, meaning that the entire trough can be moved by just one person!

Are you ready to kick your innovative new product into gear? Contact Global Rotomoulding today to discuss how plastic rotational moulding can vastly improve your design!

The New Residential Wastewater System for Discrete Sewage

Are you or your customers looking for an easy solution to wastewater treatment for the home? Installing a wastewater treatment system can be a big task, fraught with hassles including transportation weight limitations, assembling difficulties and disappointment when the system turns out to be an eyesore on the property. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Global has designed a new residential wastewater treatment system called the Ubi Aqua 6000. It’s easy to install, incredibly efficient and totally discreet. Here’s what else you need to know about how this wastewater system makes your life easier, and why it vastly outstrips its competitors.

Perfect for large households

The Ubi Aqua wastewater system will support a household of up to 11 people. The 6000L capacity makes it ideal for the rural homes of large families, or even small community meeting chambers that are unable to connect to the main local sewage system. The system can treat up to 2000L of waste per day! It’s even equipped to handle ‘shock loads’ so everyone can rest assured that all wastewater will be processed efficiently, even when there’s a party or friends and family are staying for an extended period.

Totally discreet

One of the best things about the design of the Ubi Aqua is that once installed, the only part of the structure that is visible above ground is the lid. No unsightly sewage tanks clogging property views or the perfectly manicured garden! In fact, if landscaping is carefully considered when installing the Ubi Aqua, the treated wastewater runoff can dramatically improve the landscaping, so that they plants flourish.

Hassle-free installation

Moving a large concrete sewage tank can be an extremely difficult and costly exercise. It often needs to be couriered in several parts, and the trucks transporting these parts need to meet strict maximum load requirements. These vehicles can be tricky to source and may need to travel from major metropolitan areas. If the tank is being installed on a rural property, far from the nearest township, it can cost thousands of dollars just to get it there and in the ground. Furthermore, a tank made up of several parts also takes time and skill to put together, meaning assembly costs are high. All of these factors result in a massive upfront payment, immediately after the system is purchased.

The Ubi Aqua couldn’t be more different to the nightmare scenario described above. Firstly, the wastewater system structure is incredibly light compared to its concrete counterparts; only 695 kg! This means that it can be transported by most general access vehicles that can drive on rural dirt roads. It’s roto-moulded design also means that it comes in one complete piece – no jigsaw of parts to assemble! The Ubi Aqua is designed with sturdy lifting lugs for a crane to place the entire structure into the ground. All of this will be overseen by one of Global’s accredited installers, so you don’t have to worry about a thing!

Interested in installing an Ubi Aqua wastewater treatment system on your property? Or are you a plumber interested in being part of the installation team for the Ubi Aqua wastewater treatment system? Contact Global today!

Discover Ubi Aqua today!