Foam-Filled Rotational Moulded Products for Added Strength

 

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Many of our roto-moulded products are typically hollow on the inside.

This has many benefits including easy movability, sturdiness without unnecessary heaviness and much cheaper production costs. It also means that they can be filled to increase structural integrity and strength. The even better news is that this can be achieved without adding unmanageable weight to the overall product.

Foam: the wonder filler

Foam is an excellent filler for hollowed plastic products. It provides rigidity without drastically increasing the weight, like other fillers such as water.

The light weight-bearer

Foam is the ideal filler for bases bearing products that are heavy, such as fertiliser or aquaculture tanks. Foam will make the base sturdier and increase its lifespan, by preventing warping or buckling under the weight of the tank’s contents.

Cushioning

Foam will also increase the impact resistance of the product. Any grinding, buffering or knocking of the product will be countered by the resilience of the foam filling, which prevents the plastic from cracking at the impact point.

Buoyancy

Because foam is so light, it is also ideal for products that are required to float. Boat parts such as the seats in kayaks are often filled with foam to increase buoyancy. It’s also an advantage in motorised boats to minimise vibration.

Thermal insulation

Foam is often used as a thermal insulator in pipes so that very cold or very hot water running through the pipes is not affected by adverse weather conditions outside. It is used in houses to regulate temperature and decrease energy consumption used in running air conditioning.

Global’s in-house foaming machine

The exciting news is that Global has it’s very own foaming machine – the Reactor E-30! And it is waiting to be utilised for your next big project!

Designing a product that needs to be light, but sturdy? Global can help you out! Speak to our experts today to see if a foam insert is appropriate for your product. For more information on how we can assist you with your next project, visit our Custom Rotomoulding page or contact us today!

Designing Custom Rotational Moulded Products

At Global Rotomoulding we’re passionate about designing custom rotational moulded products that make people’s lives easier, safer, and more productive.

 From military fuel tanks to agricultural crop sprayers, water tanks, and innovative baffle solutions, we take a look at 7 unique products that are having a significant impact on the world:

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1. Fire Truck Water Tanks

Designing Custom Rotational Moulded Products | Global Tanks | Brisbane

One of the most useful custom rotational moulding projects we’ve ever designed is a tank for the Country Fire Authority. Made in collaboration with Thales and Bell Environmental, the new tanks are more cost effective, easier to mass produce, and a lot lighter than the old metal tanks that were previously used. We love knowing that our products are helping to save lives!

2. The Quantum Mist Fan Cowl

Designing Custom Rotational Moulded Products | Global Tanks | Brisbane

Made in collaboration with Trymak and Croplands Equipment, the Quantum Mist Fan Cowl was designed to improve spray coverage and crop protection on Australian farms. Our custom rotational moulding design is lightweight, UV stabilised for the harsh Australian sun, and easier to transport. In other words, it’s a must-have product for hard working Aussie farmers!

3. Mud Guards and Fuel Tanks for Hawkei

Designing Custom Rotational Moulded Products | Global Tanks | Brisbane

Constantly challenged by explosive devices, mines, and small arms ambushes, the Hawkei is a highly mobile vehicle for Australian military operations. In collaboration with Thales, we designed custom rotational moulding mud guards and impact-resistant fuel tanks for the Hawkei that would be capable of traveling through all terrains. Our designs ensure maximum storage, decrease the overall weight of the vehicle, and increase cost-efficiency.

4. Baffle Bones for Liquid Surge Control

Designing Custom Rotational Moulded Products | Global Tanks | Brisbane

Though it may not be one of our biggest custom rotational moulding projects, the Baffle Bone design was certainly one of our best! Baffles bones are an innovative solution for controlling liquid surges in tanks. They are more durable, food-grade safe, substantially lighter than other liquid stabilisation products on the market today, and don’t require any extra assembly time. We love them so much, we’ve even included them as an optional extra in all of our transportable tanks.

5. The AquaPro

Designing Custom Rotational Moulded Products | Global Tanks | Brisbane

Developed in collaboration with Vinidex and Trymak, the AquaPro is a commercial, underground water storage system with a large capacity — over 1 million litres in fact! Similar to a puzzle, we custom designed the AquaPro to be modular. With rotational moulded components that seamlessly fit together, the tank can be arranged in multiple configurations so that the tooling expenses are minimised and the system can be easily installed in hard-to-reach locations.

6. Thales Front End Back Hoe Loader

Designing Custom Rotational Moulded Products | Global Tanks | Brisbane

The front end backhoe loader is a high-speed military engineering vehicle designed to dig combat emplacements, trenches, firing positions, fill ditches and clear obstacles. We worked with Thales to custom rotational mould fuel tanks and mud guards for this high-performing, all-terrain army vehicle. Our designs decrease the overall weight of the vehicle and ensure maximum storage.

7. Ludowici Exciter Guard

Designing Custom Rotational Moulded Products | Global Tanks | Brisbane

Custom designed for the mining industry, the Ludowici Exciter Guard is a product that acts as a protective cover for a series of large rotating masses. Developed in collaboration with Trymak and Ludowici engineers, the guard went through High Frequency Vibration Testing and FEA testing to ensure that it could withstand the requirements and harsh conditions of the mining industry.

 Are you interested in designing a custom rotational moulded product? Looking for rural vehicle accessories, water tanks, or agricultural products? Call us on 1800 666 333, or send us an online enquiry today to find out how we can help you!

Types of Products That Can Be Rotomoulded

Rotomoulding, or rotational moulding, is a method of manufacturing plastic products that are hollow.

The process is best known in the tank industry, but many manufacturers are also using the technology to make plastic products for a range of other industries. We take a look at some of the most innovative products that can be made through rotomoulding:

Medical products

A significant number of technological advancements have been made in the healthcare industry recently. There are many types of medical products which require hollow plastic parts, and rotomoulding offers a safe and reliable method for producing them. For example, the smaller components of complex medical devices, like surgical instruments and containers for dialysis machines, can be made through rotomoulding. Massage balls, foot baths, anatomical reproductions, storage for emergency equipment, wheelchair parts, and therapeutic aids can also be made with rotomoulding.

Furniture and home decor

New trends in the furniture and homewares industry are emerging as designers discover that molten plastic gives them the ability to create shapes and designs which simply could not be made with any other material. Rotomoulding also allows for the large-scale production of goods and homewares at a cheaper price. Some examples of rotomoulded furniture and decor pieces include: plastic stools, outdoor furniture, vases, lamps, bathtubs, sculptures, book shelves, and beds.

Automotive and marine

Rotomoulding is used for a wide range of products in the automotive and marine industry. For example, heating and air conditioning ducts, arm rests, sun visors, dashboards, small dinghies, jet ski parts, buoys, and life rings can all be made using this technique. Another advantage of using rotomoulding in the marine industry is that the products can be made using UV stabilised plastic for longer life spans and protection in even the harshest of marine conditions.

Agriculture

From cattle feeders to garden planters, fertiliser tanks, and pontoons, the possibilities for using rotomoulding in the agricultural industry are endless. Plastic is also easily transportable and weighs very little when compared to other agricultural products made out of metal or wood, which is an added bonus when you live on a farm and you need to drive long distances.

Material handling

Rotomoulded crates, eskies, and other storage containers are also great for transporting liquids, chemicals, fruits, vegetables and other fresh produce because they are made from non-toxic, BPA-free, food-grade plastic. They don’t rust or rot like metal or wood, and they’re odourless, splinter-free, easy to clean, and can resist most acids, salts, seawater and alkalis. Many companies also choose to transport their goods using rotomoulded products because their seamless one-piece design allows for a higher load-bearing capacity and good durability.

Waste

Managing waste can be a difficult process without the right equipment. The advantage of using rotomoulded plastic for products like port-a-loos, drop toilets, garbage bins, and septic tanks is that they are really easy to clean, and are able to withstand a large amount of wear and tear. They also minimise the risk of leaks and uncomfortable smells from leaching into the area.

Custom products

The best thing about rotomoulding is that, with innovative design and one mould, you can easily make all sorts of custom products and projects. From personalised kayaks to playgrounds, children’s toys, basketball hoops, pool stairs, wheelbarrows, chicken coops, garden sculptures, and more — if you can think it, you can probably make it with rotomoulding!

Curious about other products that can be rotomoulded? Or are you interested in manufacturing a product with rotomoulding? If you have a brilliant idea that you think will change the world call us today on 1800 666 333, or send us an enquiry online.