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Introduction 5 Letter From The Chair 6 Meet the ARMO Board of Directors 12 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase QCAT Mirage 7000 – Australia 14 CNH Twin Tank: Adblue attached to Diesel Tank – Turkey 16 Assault Boat – China 18 Deep Sea Fish Farming Cage – China 20 Gunner Kennels® – USA 22 Intimidator GC1K Series – USA 24 Surface-Supplied Dive Equipment – Italy 26 Delete Yourself Chair – Luxembourg 27 Ponente – Italy 28 WOW & DOUBLE U – Italy 30 Low Lita Low Chair – Italy 32 Reusable Packing System for Carding Wires – India 34 Cucun & Longchamp Boutique – Italy 36 Trail Shreda Mountain Bike Training Aid – South Africa 38 Temporary Shelter for Disaster Events – Mexico 42 Ciotola Arena Flower Pots – Italy 44 The RotoVelli – South Africa 46 48 All the World in a Spin by Paul Nugent, MNOP – USA 53 Rotational Moulding and Design - The Perfect Match for Amazing Products by Roberto Paoli, Designer and Slide Art Director – Italy 56 Design and Production Evolution Collaboration for Success by Martin Spencer, Unique Roto – UK 60 The ARMSA Student Design Competition – Sponsored by Sasol by Nick Agget, Sasol Chemicals – South Africa 64 Pushing the boundary of the rotomoulding process by introducing a new roto polyamide-6 material for higher temperatures and lighter weight applications by Aldo Quaratino, Matrix Polymers – UK 66 Advancing the Rotational Molding Work Cell by Adam Covington, Ferry Industries, Inc. – USA 68 Roto Industry Awards Ceremony 2020 by Michael Curnow, PSD Rotoworx Pty Ltd 74 Working with Customers to drive rotational moulding technology. by Martin Spencer, Persico Spa 77 ARMO Announcements / Calendar 79 Credits / Sponsors & Advertising 4 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase
LETTER FROM THE CHAIR Create attractive, innovative, practical, and economically viable products through Rotational Moulding Welcome to the second annual edition of the ARMO (Affiliation of Rotational Moulding Organisations) Rotational “ARMO and its Affiliates mission Moulding Product Showcase. This publication has been is to educate and inform the created to show the world what a fantastic process Rotational Moulding is and how it can be used to create international design community innovative, attractive, practical, and economically viable of the possibilities that are products. becoming available using the With the invaluable support of our sponsors, this publication will be used throughout the world, both within and outside rotational moulding process.” the industry, to raise the profile of rotational moulding. Inside is an overview of what is possible including what is development. These materials can offer infinite application the current state and advances in processing technology, and design possibilities for the future of the process. The materials, and technology updates. We take a look at how advances in process control offer consistency in production, technology is opening up possibilities for designers and productivity, and finish that can lead to quality levels way OEM’s and offer examples of innovative products from beyond those associated with the Rotational Moulding around the world in our ‘Product Showcase’. process in the past. The Rotational Moulding industry is beginning to engage The Rotational Moulding industry is expanding at an the greater design community regarding the freedom the unprecedented rate with the total number of moulders process allows in shape and form and for both aesthetic probably having more than doubled over the last 10 years. and industrial products. The ability of the process to ARMO currently has 12 affiliates around the world working manufacture one-part designs (that using other processes together to advance and promote the rotational moulding would require multiple parts and assembly), saves on time process worldwide. This is giving us an ever-growing and costs, and allows designers to think in a very different pool of entrepreneurial innovators who are expanding the way. This makes Rotational Moulding an attractive option for possibilities of the process. ARMO, through its Affiliates, a wide range of product applications, as you will see inside. will continue to educate and inform industry, designers, and OEMs worldwide to ensure quality and integrity underscore ARMO and its Affiliates’ mission is to educate and inform the the reputation of the process. international design community of the possibilities that are becoming available using the Rotational Moulding process. Sincerely, We are also reaching out to the OEM’s and demonstrating that with more efficient automated machines we can offer the consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness over and above that of other plastic processes. New machinery advances include semi- and fully- Martin Spencer automated machines that are improving the efficiency ARMO Chair and productivity of the industry. Around the world, fully ‘lights out’ production cells are now fully operational in producing mouldings with no labour input. The increased use of automation is changing the image of the industry. The advances in machinery control and electrically-heated tools has opened a whole range of materials that have now become practical to rotationally mould. These include ABS, PVA, Polycarbonate, and Peek along with many others under 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 5
MEET THE ARMO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFR, an association founded in accordance with Law 1901, brings together rotomoulders, suppliers of materials, accessories and raw materials, engineering and design firms and centres of training and expertise. Its principal goal is to increase awareness of the rotomoulding process and to identify and promote new Frédéric Jennequin market sectors in the French-speaking world. AFR’s goal is to f.jennequin@rotomoulage.org AFR - Association Francophone expand, to share its expertise, to interact with its members and du Rotomoulage to cater to their needs. rotomoulage.org Anipac’s mission is to promote the integral development of the productive chain within the Mexican plastic sector, and also to produce tangible benefits to its associated companies through Horacio Lobo Zertuche the necessary elements that assure its global competitiveness. horacio@versaplas.com ANIPAC - The Mexican Plastic Association anipac.com ARM promotes, educates, and inspires the rotomolding industry. ARM helps rotomolders make better parts and reduce scrap through on-line and in-person education. Our website offers members a wealth of on-demand training geared specifically to Bill Spenceley rotational molders. We are often told that ARM is unique in our bspenceley@flexahopper.com ARM - Association of Rotational members’ eagerness to share with one another. Molders rotomolding.org Our mission is to do everything possible to help the rotational moulding industry and our members thrive. We will achieve this by working to contribute to the overall stability and integrity of the Rotational Moulding industry. By encouraging Scott Magill and promoting research and development within the Rotational scott@ptq.com.au ARMA/RotoConnect - Moulding industry. We will encourage and promote fair trading Association of Rotational Mould- practices by our members. And liaise and cooperate with other ers Australasia organisations of a similar nature on a world-wide basis in the rotationalmoulding.com best interest of this associations members. We will promote the process of Rotational Moulding wherever an appropriate opportunity exists. 6 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase
MEET THE ARMO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Technical Expertise is in our DNA Matrix Polymers is an expert in rotational moulding materials and is committed to achieving global growth through innovation, teamwork and developing partnerships. Our Vision - To ethically develop the rotational moulding industry through providing growth opportunities for our people and customers. Tel: +44 (0)1604 789100 Sales: sales@matrixpolymers.com Technical: technical@matrixpolymers.com matrixpolymers.com 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 7 2017 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 7
MEET THE ARMO BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Nordic Association of Rotational Moulders (Nordic ARM) was founded in 2007 by a small group of enthusiastic Rotational Moulders. Nordic ARM was established to provide a forum where manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and others Jon Backman from the rotational moulding industry in Iceland, Denmark, jon.backman@saeplast.com Norway, Sweden and Finland could come together to exchange Nordic Association of Rotational Moulders (Nordic ARM) information, promote the market in rotomoulding and encourage nordicarm.org the use of rotomoulded products in new applications. The mission of the ‘ROTOPOL’ Association is developing the rotational molding technology in Poland and in neighboring countries by supporting research at the universities and Dr. Marek Szostak rotomolding companies, promoting this method of polymer Marek.Szostak@put.poznan.pl processing in the plastics industry and taking care of economic “ROTOPOL” Association rotopol.put.poznan.pl interests of association members. The Association also promotes the scientific and technical solutions resulting from the research inspired by members of the Association. RPC-CPPIA’s mission is to stay with the industry policies, trend, and latest technologies at home and aboard, establish the most professional and high efficient sharing and communication Peter Yan peteryyx@163.com forum for local members and worldwide counterparts, together, RPC-CPPIA reasonably and smartly expand the industry and promote the chinarotomoulding.com healthy and sustainable development. The mission of StAR is to engender the development and growth of a world class rotational moulding industry in India and the region by focusing on its members requirements for global knowledge, business and technical knowhow, education, awareness and networking; all to enable high-tech / high-quality rotomoulding Ravi Mehra helping to expand and grow the market for rotomoulded products MARAMEHRA@aol.com Society of Asian Rotomoulders and solutions it offers in the region by encouraging contacts, (StAR) networking and interaction between its members; promoting starasia.org goodwill and camaraderie for mutual benefits. 8 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase
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MEET THE ARMO BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARM-CE represents the interests of ARM-CE members towards national authorities and organizations. Maintaining a live linking to other national rotomoulding associations as to represent ARM-CE members interests and to keep members informed about global activities in the rotomoulding world. Oliver Wandres ow@maus-gmbh.de ARM-CE - Association of Rotational Moulders Central Europe rotational-moulding.de ARMSA’s mission is to serve, promote and grow the Rotational Moulding industry with integrity and commitment. Wayne Wiid wayne@pioneerplastics.co.za ARMSA - Association of Rotational Moulders Southern Africa armsa.co.za The BPF Rotational Moulding Group was founded in 1978 and represents and promotes the interests of all those involved in Martin Spencer the rotational moulding process – these include small and large martin@uniqueroto.com sized moulders, material suppliers, machinery manufacturers, BPF Rotational Moulders Group bpf.co.uk ancillary equipment suppliers and service providers. The mission for IT-RO is to further the Rotational Moulding Industry and assist all its members in growing their businesses through quality education and resources. IT-RO’s objectives are to enhance rotomoulding knowledge in all its facets: Katia Zoppetti katia.zoppetti@dramsrl.com raw materials, tooling, machinery, auxiliary equipment and IT-RO Italia Rotazionale complementary accessories; and to promote our technology to it-ro.it develop the market for rotomoulded products. 10 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase
International Conference 2019 Se yo a ic Sun City, South AfriCA e u Afr in South 16 | 17 | 18 September 2019 www.armsa.co.za 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 11
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QCat Mirage 7000 A truly unsinkable vessel, with a quiet, effortless, and luxurious ride. Designed and rotomoulded by Quantum Cat Marine Pty Ltd, Mooloolaba Queensland – Australia The QCat Mirage 7000 is a composite Constructed from a composite of resins, catamaran with a moulded hull that has polymer alloy, foam and quadraxial glass been designed to perform in all conditions. cloth to create a state of the art material, Of critical importance is that the boat be the QCat is in a class of its own. unsinkable. To achieve this, the internal hull cavity has approximately 5 cubic metres of 70kg/m2 high density polyurethane foam, which chemically welds to the internal hull surface and a full length structural aluminium space frame. This makes the hull incredibly Constructed from a strong and absolutely unsinkable. The effect composite of resins, of this also gives both polymer alloy, foam, and a high thermal and acoustic value, making quadraxial glass cloth to for an extremely quite ride i.e no drumming or create a state of the art hull slap. material, the QCat is in a Rotomoulded using a high performance Designer and boat builder Michael Bennet polymer alloy, Bio TP Seal, developed class of its own. has decades of experience in the marine by Total Petrochemicals and Refining industry, starting with high end kayaks and SA/NV, ,manufactured under licence moving through to his latest QCat designs. by Vision Plastics and supplied by local Whether it be for leisure, fishing, water taxi powder supplier Price Plastics. Moulded or work horse, this craft satisfies the need on a proprietary machine using a mould for a 4WD of the waterways and its design manufactured in house, one of the key responds to a need for “workhorse” sturdy aspects of this unique foamed product is the vessel that is stable, reliable and uses the necessary addition of a chemical layer that best of the rotational moulding process enables the foam to bond completely to the including highly technical moulded in metal composite resin hull. frames and advanced foaming techniques to QCat Mirage 7000 achieve strength and buoyancy. https://www.quantumcat.com/au/the-qcat/ 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 15
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CNH Twin tank: Adblue attached to Diesel Tank Using plastic over metal. Mold produced by Persico Spa – Italy, and product rotomoulded by Floteks A.Ş. – Turkey Plastic fuel tanks have gained widespread Floteks A.Ş., established in 1982, was the use and market share against metal fuel first rotomoulder in Turkey and is today tanks. The main advantages of using plastic a well-known company in this technology over metal is the weight saving, formability, around the world. They are operating in and corrosion resistance. the automotive sector as a sub-industry manufacturer since 1983 and are an Many lower volume automotive companies organization certified with ISO 9001, ISO-TS use the benefit of plastic by producing their 16949, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO-TS fuel tanks via the rotomoulding technique. 22241-1 standards. They cooperate with rotomoulders globally to produce their plastic fuel tanks. Attaching CNH specify in their design to use a material the environmentally important Adblue Tanks from: Schulman, the leading supplier of to Diesel tanks using the vast formability of High Performance, Rotomoulding Powders rotomoulding technology gives an advantage in Europe with its trademark, and powder to the OEM’s. ICORENER. The grade provided is a crosslinkable HDPE based grade called This main advantage CNH is a global leader for the automotive and ICORENER 1505. agricultural industry and through their 12 of using plastic over brands make vehicles that keep agriculture This grade has a very high impact resistance, metal is the weight and industry growing. They have certain fuel tanks that are very challenging by not only outstanding ESCR and excellent thermal resistance. The ICORENER 1505 is a unique. saving, formability, and the complex shape, deep and hard to heat cross-linkable PE due to its low odor and is corrosion resistance. areas and the number of inserts, but also require very tight tolerances with the Adblue less hazardous which makes it more safe to work with for the production workers. tank attached to the Dieseltank. www.persico.com Due to Floteks A.Ş. expertise in rotomoulding www.floteks.com.tr complicated technical parts, CNH let’s this product to be rotomoulded by Floteks. CNH’s standard is producing very high-quality parts and especially with this twin tank, higher specifications are required. One of their requirements is having a material with outstanding mechanical properties in impact resistance in combination with higher heat stability. 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 17
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Assault Boat A robust body with unsinkable characteristics and extraordinary safety features. Designed and rotomoulded by Shanghai Xiner Boats Co., Ltd Good product design doesn’t always mean features. The new generation is becoming a cutting-edge tech and state-of-the-art design. new star for Xiner this year. It could be as simple as getting things where they are needed. The LB420 was well designed: We are there when needed. A person can • It won’t capsize even if 8 people stand on never imagine how bad a situation can be one side of the boat. or understand the feeling of helplessness • It has drag wheels to help get it to where unless they are on site at a natural disaster. it is needed. Natural disasters seem to be getting worse in • Its 4-layer design makes it still work recent years due to global climate warming. even if it is cut into two pieces from the middle. Xiner has never stopped exploring peoples’ real needs during these extreme situations, The outside layer is 3mm in thickness made which has led to the development of the in MDPE material; the second layer is 15 mm company’s first generation rotomoulded in thickness and the material is 6 times that Assault Boat. This boat, successfully put into of PE foaming material; the third layer is 1.5 Good product doesn’t production in 2011, was designed for blood rescue, equipped with a 40 HP outboard, and mm in thickness and the material is LLDPE; and the rest of the spaces are filled with PU always mean cutting- maximum speeds reaching 32 miles per hour. foam. The LB42) is rotationally moulded on edge tech and state-of- The Assault Boat has gained its good Xiner’s standard rock ‘n roll machine. the-art design. It could reputation since the beginning with its robust www.xineryt.com body, unsinkable characteristics, and safety be simple as getting features – which holds true even in the event things where they are the situation causes a hole in the body. needed! A closer study, while the LB60 has been doing its work, has been determined that the LB60 is too big and inconvenient in some situations. The boats need to be able to turn around very quickly and reach the spots needed easily. The boat needs to allow for the easy loading of more people. Thus, Xiner’s new generation LB42 with 170kg with outboard engine that is 4.2m in length, can carry up to 8 people, and it incorporates drag wheels and steps on the sides. These simple, but efficient elements offer real-help 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 19
Deep Sea Fish Farming Cage A system fully equipped with a fish net, lifter, feeding device, and on-shore controlling. Designed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and rotomoulded by Shanghai Xiner Boats Co., Ltd. – China Rotomoulding is small industry and little traditional triangle unit, and specifically known process, but it never stops finding selected the rotomoulding process for ways to be bigger and stronger. The newly its production, due to its less density and developed Deep Sea Fish Farming Cage is better corrosion resistance properties of PE one of thousands of examples of rotomoulded material compared to steel. The cage can be products quietly entering the market. easily dropped down below the sea’s surface through a lifter device to avoid weather The complete fish-farming system, including damage. It can also can be easily moved the triangular units of the huge cage, was around to where the farmer wants it through designed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University an on-shore controlling system to feed the and developed and rotomoulded by Shanghai fish with real fresh sea water and farm real Xiner Boats Co., Ltd. A patent-pending fresh seafood for human consumption! product, the whole system has recently been completed and will soon be put to sea for The product’s diameter reaches to 9 meters function and reliability testing. The system is and it is made of up of 180 triangular units, fully equipped with a fish net, lifter, feeding which are connected with each other with device, and an on-shore controlling system. plastic screws. The total weight of product is Seafood demand 2760 Kg. has increased rapidly Seafood demand has increased rapidly in recent years as research has revealed that The triangular unit is rotomoulded on a in recent years as eating more seafood is good for human 3.5-meter oven carrousel machine, utilizing health. Hence, the marine-ranch has been aluminum CNC machining moulds, and the research has revealed fully developed, whereas the traditional material is MDPE which is also produced by that eating more marine ranch has normally been located Shanghai Xiner Boats Co., Ltd. offshore due to lower operating costs. seafood is good for This system makes it easier to build and www.xineryt.com human health. easier to manage concerning bad weather and potential damages. However, the consequences are getting worse with timing, the spreading of animal disease, and accumulating marine excretions, and marine pollution. The Deep Sea Fish Farming Cage concept was gradually influenced by the main marine sea food countries around the world. This fish-farming cage, that Shanghai Jiao Tong University has developed, adopted the 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 21
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Gunner Kennels® Man’s best friend deserves man’s best kennel. Conceived by Gunner Kennels® and designed for rotomolding by Centro, Inc. The idea of Gunner Kennels® was conceived rotomolded design to accommodate man’s by Addison Edmonds (Founder) in a duck best friend, it was also necessary to include blind, and inspired by his best friend and all of the safety features Edmonds knew dog hunting dog, Gunner. Edmonds always felt owners needed. Safety features include a uneasy traveling with him in traditional paddle-latch door, with a keyed lock, as well plastic crates, and was tired of replacing as the back-up safety latches at the top and flimsy ones year after year. In order to bottom, to prevent even the greatest escape create the best possible dog crate, Edmonds artist from opening the door. knew he needed to be innovative and use a technology that could withstand Other features include 4 non-slip rubber feet the worst conditions and protect his best to prevent the kennel from moving during friend. To achieve this, Gunner Kennels® transportation. The feet also raise the crate partnered with Centro, Inc., the largest off the ground, limiting heat transfer either custom rotational molding company in North to or from the crate. A wide base provides America. added stability. The kennel has 4 tie-down pins, which allow the crate to be securely The G1TM is the first (and only) 5 Star Crash anchored down during transportation. Side Test Rated pet travel case, according to the vents through the double wall construction Center for Pet Safety. The G1TM design was are engineered to limit penetration of seasonal No other kennel on thoughtfully developed by Centro’s in-house elements while also providing ventilation. design services, Centro’s engineering team, The kennel includes stainless steel hardware, the market comes and Gunner Kennels® to incorporate a double eliminating the potential for corrosion or close to providing walled, rotomolded top and bottom half. The component failure over time. For ease of design included several critical dimensional cleaning, the kennel has a recessed floor and this kind of protection and cosmetic requirements. All in all, the an oversized drain plug. In order to maneuver for dogs. collaborative process yielded a high quality, extremely durable product that made the kennel, it has two very strong lifting handles similar to those used on a kayak. Edmond’s dream a reality. The partnership between Gunner Kennels® The Gunner Kennels® patented design comes and Centro, Inc. has yielded a very high with a lifetime warranty, and the intermediate quality product line. Centro has been proud unit has been tested to withstand 4,000lbs of to partner with Gunner Kennels® to create a force, a 12 gauge shotgun blast from 7 feet, a safe, functional kennel to protect thousands 200ft drop, and a 630lb weight dropped from of pets and to provide a unique peace of mind 8’4”. No other kennel on the market comes for the invested dog owner. close to providing this kind of protection for dogs. The double layered construction Gunner Kennels® – www. gunnerkennels.com provides added protection making the kennel Centro, Inc. – www.centroinc.com the most durable and safe product on the market. When designing the G1TM, not only was it essential for Centro to create the 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 23
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Intimidator GC1K Series A world-class side-by-side multi-terrain utility vehicle. Manufactured by Centro, Inc. for Intimidator – USA The new GC1K Series Intimidator side-by-side, In addition to the body being made of 4x4 sport and utility vehicle, is the result of a automotive quality components, the platform great collaborative effort between Intimidator, is a powder-coated, fusion bonded, solid steel manufacturer of world-class multi-terrain bridge frame. The vehicle comes with 6-ply vehicles, and Centro, Inc., the largest custom 14” and 8-ply 15” tires. The front and rear rotational molding company in North America. suspension is dual A-Arm independent. The steering comes in either rack-and-pinion or The GC1K Series Intimidator won the 2017 rack-and-pinion electronic assisted power Association Rotational Molders (ARM) Product steering. The vehicle has 4-wheel hydraulic of the Year award and the Innovative State disc brakes and a 2-wheel gear lock parking of the Art award during the 2017 Rotoplas system. International Exhibition held in Chicago in September. The design of the Intimidator GC1K Series was a collaboration between Centro’s in-house The new GC1K utility vehicle’s exterior is one design services, Centro’s engineering team, of the latest innovations for Intimidator. This and Intimidator. Intimidator wanted a design beast of a vehicle offers a heavy duty frame, that evoked the sport and recreational vehicle 11 rotationally molded components, 67 pounds market while meeting and exceeding many This beast of a vehicle of torque, and speeds of up to 65 MPH. expectations for the utility vehicle. This meant blending the aggressive styling of a sport offers a heavy duty Intimidator approached Centro (an existing vehicle with the functionality and utility of a frame, 11 rotationally supplier of UTV components) with an interest in developing a cargo bed and tailgate work vehicle. molded components, for their new utility vehicle. During the Centro held very tight finished part tolerances design discussions, the scope of the project on each individual component of the vehicle. 67 pounds of torque, expanded to include the body panels and All vehicle parts are molded on a Ferry and speeds of up to several other associated parts for the GC1K. RotoSpeed RS 200 and RS 280 machines, each equipped with Ferry’s RotoCure software. 65 MPH. Rotationally molded parts for the GC1K The molds were manufactured by Avantech, include the front grill, front fenders, doors, including 10 CNC aluminum molds and 1 cast quarter panels, dash, floor board, cargo bed, aluminum mold. ExxonMobil Chemical LL and tailgate. These parts define the look of the 8460.29 was the material used to manufacture vehicle, meet demanding cosmetic standards, the eleven rotationally molded components on and provide key functional features. the Intimidator GC1K utility vehicle. Intimidator believes their collaboration with Centro and the resulting transformation of Intimidator – www.intimidatorutv.com the utility vehicle provides a competitive Centro, Inc. – www.centroinc.com advantage in the marketplace. 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 25
Surface-Supplied Dive Equipment A part that results in superior aesthetic appearance and impact resistance. Manufactured in collaboration with Persico Industrial – Italy For an innovative, surface-supplied dive In addition to the challenging requirements, equipment that provides freedom of tank- the design incorporates some intricate refills in shallow-water diving scenarios, this design features. The float was manufactured Used in marine manufactured float integrates a pressure reservoir of breathing air. The function of the on a Persico Industrial Smart machine and molded with PC. environments and toroidal reservoir is threefold: for diving purposes. 1. It provides flotation to the device on the Thanks to Smart’s unprecedented features and Persico’s know-how, the designers and surface. manufacturers found the perfect solution 2. It has balance compressor output with for PC under moulding conditions previously unequal breathing pattern of the diver. unattainable with traditional rotomoulding 3. It stores emergency breathing air. processes. Because of the use in marine environment and A wide range of materials can be processed, for diving purposes, the part has to meet very including materials sensitive to oxidation and strict criteria and exhibits these features: high-temperature resistant engineering plastics. • It is made to very tight tolerances. The equipment controls the pressure and • It withstands 160 psi burst pressure. creates a vacuum inside the mould in order • It is light-weight. to achieve a virtual total absence of internal • It is made of high-tensile, impact-resistant, and surface bubbles on the moulded part. FDA-approved material. This results in superior aesthetic appearance • It is perfectly clean, mildew-resistant, and impact resistance. and odourless. • resistant to salt-water and UV light. www.persico.com 26 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase
Delete Yourself Chair A chair designed for communication, attraction, and performance. Designed by French Designer Didier Faustino and manufactured by ROTOMADE – Luxembourg It is suitable for art galleries, hotels, waiting rooms, The Delete Yourself Chair is a simple structure, and possibly not where you would He was given free hand in the design of this project and decided to create this spaceship airports, and many want to sit. But once you sit on it, you try to universe. find a position, this becomes the moment of other creative spaces. consciousness and social acting. This is not a The chair is rotomolded 100% polyethylene, chair just to sit in just to sit. Once you sit, you it has been created with one mold for two are acting: you are showing yourself through different shapes: one squared and one actions, and it’s part of the communication, curved. the attraction, and its performance. It took three months of study to produce This innovative furniture has been designed the Delete Yourself Chair. It was challenging specifically for a new restaurant. However, in terms of engineering: piece without seal it is suitable for art galleries, hotels, waiting lines, without deformations or defects, and rooms, airports, and many other creative without draft. spaces. The chair is light and easy to move, creating a continuous interior landscape. www.rotomade.com Delete Yourself Chair been designed by the French artist and architect Didier Faustino. 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 27
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Ponente A sun lounger inspired by the architecture of bridges, allowing the product to cover large lengths. Designed by Martinelli Venezia Studio and rotomoulded by SLIDE – Italy Ponente provides the perfect equilibrium They collaborate with several Italian and between soft shapes, typical of the creations international brands. obtained through rotational moulding, and thin thicknesses, which allow for the www.slidedesign.it reduction of the physical and perceptive weight of a large object. Its design is inspired by the architecture of bridges, which allows the product to cover large lengths, in spite of reduced sections. Ponente is comfortable and welcoming, thanks to the adjustable backrest that accommodates different inclinations. Ponente can be used in gardens, pools, resorts, spas, and beauty centers. Its essential shape and playful colors are a must-have for around swimming pools. Ponente can be used Ponente is 200 x 68 x h. 34 cm. The material utilized is polyethylene and the product is in gardens, pools, rotational moulded. It is available for indoor resorts, spas, and and outdoor use. beauty centers. Ponente was designed by Martinelli Venezia Studio, based in Milan and Palermo, founded in 2015 by the architects Carolina Martinelli and Vittorio Venezia. The studio specializes in furniture design, exhibition design, architecture, and interior design, exploring issues concerning the relationship between traditional and local culture, material properties, and the technical possibilities of manufacturing with the rotational moulding process. Martinelli Venezia Studio’s work has been exhibited in gallerys and museums such an Musée du Lourvre in Paris, MAXXI Rome, and Triennale Design Museum in Milan. 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 29
WOW & DOUBLE U Funny benches and that stools make everything happy. Designed by Kazuko Okamoto, Japan and manufactured by SLIDE – Japan and Italy Both WOW and In the Pop Scenario Series, SLIDE proposes DOUBLE U are colorful design objects suitable two products designed by Japanese designer for contract projects, private houses, and DOUBLE U are Kazuko Okamoto. WOW and DOUBLE U are events. WOW can become also MOM if you turn colorful design objects funny benches and stools, that seem to come the bench upside down. DOUBLE U’s unique out of a Manga comic book. They are able to shape comes from paper cutting, and can be suitable for contract make every kind of setting happy. put in various arrangements to provide a more projects, private wealthy expression. The WOW bench and DOUBLE U stool, designed houses, and events. for indoor and outdoor use, are made of WOW is 147 x 43 x h.43 cm and the DOUBLE U polyethylene and rotationally moulded. These IS 58 X 43 X H.43 cm Both are produced with products are a calligraphic pop bench and stool polyethylene and rotational moulded. that create amazement and happiness. Their strength is in their expression. Both WOW and www.slidedesign.it 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 31
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Low Lita Low Chair A low chair with linear and funny design. Designed by Paola Navone and manufactured by SLIDE – Italy Low Lita is suitable The iconic Low Lita low chair was created by Italian designer Paola Navone. The Low Lita and white, which was born from the perfect match between Paolo Navone’s for every kind of indoor chair is one of the most popular products incredible creativity and deep knowledge and outdoor setting, in the whole SLIDE’s production portfolio. Low Lita is made in polyethylene with the the processing of plastic materials through SLIDE. The Low Lita Anniversary edition is such as gardens, technology rotational moulding. Everyone unique as its black and white nuances are falls in love with Low Lita for its linear and the result of the craftsmanship of rotational terraces, or for contract funny design. Its shape and its simplicity moulding. These nuances are not replicable, with contemporary make the Low Lita is suitable for every kind of therefore each chair is personalized. indoor and outdoor setting, such as gardens, furnishings. terraces, or for contract with contemporary Low Lita low chair was originally produced furnishings. Its comfortable seat and essential in 2008 in matt and lacquered versions, all shape evoke relaxation and leisure. produced with polyethylene. Its dimensions are 79 x 80 x h.70 cm and its weight is 13 Kg. The Low Lita low chair turned 10 in 2018, and presented its new nuances in black www.slidedesign.it 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 33
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Reusable Packing System for Carding Wires A creative design that has created a WOW effect. Designed by Satish Gokhale, Design Directions Pvt Ltd and rotomoulded by Consta Cool – India A complete transport solution for the textile industry. A reusable packaging system for carding The Reusable Packaging System for Carding wires is a reusable design to save on Wires was designed by Satish Gokhale of packaging and rejection costs. The packaging Design Directions Pvt. Ltd. for Lakshmi Card is made in LLDPE and it is rotationally Clothing Company Ltd, which is based in moulded. The design is intuitive and India. Design Directions Pvt. Ltd. is an award suggests that the unit has to be shipped in a winning design and innovation company from vertical condition only. It has curves on the India. Lakshmi Card Clothing is part of the sides, which creates physical instability if Lakshmi Group of companies that cater to transported in a wrong or horizontal position. complete solutions for the textile industry. A lot of considerations have to be taken into account for the person handling it including The rotational moulding moulds were made the right ergonomic area to grip to avoid in Cast Aluminium and moulded by Consta hands getting caught under the heavy load Cool – India on a Reinhardt machine . accidentally. The new design is very effective and has created a WOW effect, commanded www.designdirections.net respect amongst the transporters, and helped to create a strong brand. 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 35
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Cucun & Longchamp Boutique Bright, colorful, and useful novelties for retail centers. Designed by Lorenzo Bozzoli and rotomoulded by SLIDE – Italy Slide furnishes the showcases and indoor spaces of retail shop and centers throughout the world including the sensational Longchamp Boutique in Via della Spiga 6, Milan. During Milano Design Week 2018, Slide novelties met Fashion in the heart of Quadrilatero della Moda in Milan. Among the products of Slide’s new collection, the Cucun floor lamp, designed by Lorenza Bozzoli, enriched the showcases and the indoor retail spaces of Longchamp boutique. The iconic Slide products were used such as Cucun, Amore bench, Frame of Love frame, and Gelée pouf. Cucun, designed by Lorenza Bozzoli, is a large floor lamp for indoor and outdoor, During Milano Design and was inspired by the simple and natural shapes of flowers, vegetables, and bulbs. Week 2018, Slide The product is ø 77 x h.190 cm, made from novelties met Fashion in polyethylene, and rotationally moulded. the heart of Quadrilatero Lorenzo Bozzoli was born in Milan. She attended the Academy of Brera, and moved della Moda in Milan. to New York starting her experience inside the fashion field with the first self-produced lines. Back to Milan, she worked with Elio Fiorucci and companies like Basile, Camper, Sergio Rossi, and Plein Sud. Her interest shifted toward the world of design, articulating her own job through a wide series of collaborations with brands of international reputation. www.slidedesign.it (Page 36) Longchamp Boutique (Page 37) Cucun lamp 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 37
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Trail Shreda Mountain Bike Training Aid The first pure indoor mountain bike training aid designed for mountain bikers as well as fitness enthusiasts. Designed by Crank Shop and rotomoulded by Pioneer Plastics – South Africa The Trail Shreda was designed in conjunction The product was tested by numerous with the Crank Shop and was manufactured teams at the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup by Pioneer Plastics in Rosslyn South Africa. in Stellenbosch, South Africa with great The product won the 2018 ARMSA Product success. of the Year Competition. The moulds are all made from CNC aluminium and were made in www.exerciseforlife.co.za house by Pioneer Plastics. www.pioneerplastics.co.za Trail Shreda is the first pure indoor mountain bike training aid designed for mountain bikers as well as fitness enthusiasts. The Trail Shreda simulates real life riding conditions. Having to balance as well as steer while training with both bicycles wheels spinning, A product that you exercise muscles you normally would not use on standard indoor trainers. The rollers gave more value to are adjustable to allow for different bike their clients as well types and sizes. as a product that can This product consists of 8 x rotationally moulded parts and a total of 51 individual be used at home, at parts assembled together. The rollers are the office, or when moulded in Polyprop to be able to withstand the operating conditions. Under extreme on holiday. conditions, the rollers rotate at 3200 rpm. There are 7 moulded through holes and 2 steel threaded inserts. There are various graphics as well as moulded engravings for branding and user warnings. The product was developed in conjunction with the Crank Shop, a Pretoria based indoor cycling studio to create a product that gave more value to their clients as well as (Top) Trail Shreda World-Champ a product that can be used at home, at the (Bottom) Trail Shreda in action office or when on holiday. 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 39
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Temporary Shelter for Disaster Events Commodity, privacy, and security for victims of disaster. Designed by Horacio Lobo, Versatilidad en Plásticos – Mexico Every day a natural disaster happens 38 m2 to shelter 4, 6, or 8 persons. The dome somewhere on the planet, which affects gives it its own structure and makes it easier hundreds of victims leaving them homeless. to assemble. Losing your home and belongings generates a feeling of frustration, sadness, and Because it is made out of plastic, it is light grief, and the only option they are offered and can be assembled by the disaster sometimes even for years, is a small tent victims themselves. Once its purpose has which they clearly cannot call home. been served, it can be disassembled and stored in containers, ready to be shipped Versaplas proposes to manufacture shelter away to a new disaster area. housing based on commodity, privacy, and security for victims of disasters, who might The potential for this project is huge, we wait weeks, months, or even years to rebuild foresee limitless applications for this their homes or be relocated. product, from shelter housing to permanent housing with state-of-the-art furniture for Once the shelter’s More than an idea, this is the update of a project which started 32 years ago by new housing needs for future generations. purpose has been two engineers, Rafael Ortiz and Horacio We are interested in launching this project served, it can be Lobo. The two designed and produced a 5m2 rotomolded house, which included a in the disaster relief market, willing to work hand in hand with humanitarian institutions; disassembled and stored molded-in floor, walls, ceiling, and furniture. we are convinced that this is a very good Everything in the house is molded in one option to help and support disaster victims in containers, ready to piece, accommodating a sleeping facility for around the world. be shipped away to a up to two people.” The project was awarded the ARM Large Product award in 1986. This abstract is an invitation for companies new disaster area. interested in participating in this project Today, Horacio Lobo and his technical team to contact Horacio Lobo to see how this are reviving this project because they are project can become a reality. Some certain that a much bigger, comfortable, companies have already shown an interest resistant, and durable house can be built in participating. This can be a great using their expertise and with today’s new opportunity for rotational molding to technology in resins, machinery, and molds. venture into the disaster relief market. (Top) Temporary Shelter on location Designed to be assembled in 4, 6, or 8 pieces Versatilidad en Plásticos is a mexican (to facilitate and reduce transportation company located in Querétaro, Mexico. (Bottom) Temporary Shelter expanded CAD drawing and inside shelter (earlier costs), double walled, and with thermal concept) insulation, it allows larger space from 15 to horaciolobo@versaplas.com 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 43
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Ciotola Arena Flower Pots A sophisticated design inspired by vinyl records. Designed and rotomoulded by Teraplast™ s.p.a. – Italy Arena flower pots by Teraplast™, as well as moulded and available in six elegant colours the other products of the company’s Groove to satisfy the needs of the most demanding Collection, combine both the aesthetic customers. The flower pots come in six sizes dimension of the vase and its functionality. (80 – 100 – 115 – 130 cm). Their design, inspired by texture of vinyl Their design, inspired records, characterizes a stunning striped finish and a sophisticated design. www.teraplast.com by texture of vinyl records, characterizes The Teraplast Arena flower pots present the possibility to create a water reserve in a a stunning striped few simple steps. The pots are rotationally finish and a sophisticated design. 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 45
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The RotoVetti A design following purpose. Designed by Clive Robertson and rotomoulded by RotoFlo – South Africa RotoVetti, an award- Clive Robertson, CEO of Rotoflow Holdings, required CAVALETTIS for his grandchildren’s • build the walls and wings easily from a number of units winning design that horse riding lessons. The commonly • colour coordinate obstacles and event is dynamic and good available, local, and imported units were found to be expensive, poorly designed, and branding looking. also poorly finished. The RotoVetti was entered/displayed in the Association of Rotomoulders Southern During the design process, the “Lego Block” Africa (ARMSA) Annual Design Competition. concept was considered, however, after RotoVetti achieved a 2nd place award, testing, was found to be lacking stability thanks to the simple application of design from wind and impact forces. techniques and practical approach to manufacture with rotational moulding. Clive’s re-design of the CAVALETTI, produced the RotoVetti, an award-winning The approximate 1500 units produced are design that is dynamic and good looking. Its serving to establish the RotoVetti as a rounded corners, positive interlocking pins, market leader. and colourful options, ensure an affordable simple, safe, and light-weight (1.4Kg per www.rotoflo.co.za block) product. Ensuring safe riding conditions for the horse and rider, the RotoVetti allows to: 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 47
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It has been a busy 2018 so far: ten China, and Brazil. The graphic below gives rotomolding events, five continents, an estimate of the total number of molders one thousand participants. The global worldwide at around 3,000 companies, rotomolding community is prospering placing the industry in a specialized and connected like never before, strongly niche in global manufacturing terms. The assisted by a backbone of rotomolding distribution and growth trends mirror the associations now serving all six continents. broad population distribution of the world The associations provide not only a and generally reflect the primary end-use of networking forum for molders but also allow rotational molding for water and chemical direct access to the latest technology via storage tanks. Growth in molder numbers a regular group of international speakers in established marketplaces such as North promoting the process. There are at least America, Europe, and Australia appears to three more events taking place before the have somewhat plateaued, which may reflect end of the year, including the largest events something of a ‘glass-ceiling’ for the process in Europe and North America, rounding out due to a high dependency on polyethylene a very productive period for the industry. and a general standard of mid-level Molders who choose to participate are better technical quality in terms of part finish and informed than ever and new-comers to the tolerances. process have an accelerated pathway to state-of-the-art technology and ideas. Material consumption has grown in a similar fashion to molder numbers although Molder numbers by region have changed accurate data are notoriously difficult to dramatically in the last few decades with obtain. The general indication for global a surge in participants – primarily in India, rotomolding consumption is around 1.9 million metric tons, with the strongest growth in Asia, flat in Australia and Europe, and some growth in the US. The vast majority of this is polyethylene in its various forms and, based on estimated global production of around 98 million tons in 2018, rotomolding represents only around 2% of the polyethylene market: this means that grade development and general supply can be limited in certain regions as a result of relatively small levels of demand compared to other processes. Beyond polyethylene, low shear levels during molding limit the use of most generally available polymers which then require modification to suit the process. Few material 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase 49
suppliers can devote significant attention completely but appear to have help push to this and, as a result, the palette for some of the more progressive molders into molders remains stubbornly restricted and diversifying and rethinking old methods. a frustration for those at the cutting edge of The rotomolding industry there is still design and application development. relatively young and small compared to the general scale of India (there are reported While there are leading molders and to be around 100-120 reasonable sized suppliers in every market developing new companies active and many more small ones ideas, it is the technical prowess of the major in a population of 1 billion+) but it has the European suppliers and molders which general support of the largest company in continues to drive cutting-edge technology India, Reliance. They are promoting material for the process worldwide. Robotic systems, and the process as plans for enormous tight-tolerance molds, engineering grade infrastructure development spread across bio-materials, process control and computer the entire sub-continent: a great prospect for simulation systems continue to be actively rotomolding with all the tanks, connectors, pursued. Outside of Europe, North America piping and treatment systems that are has the broadest industrial base upon which ideally suited for the process. rotomolders can draw for new markets and ideas – many other regions such as Africa, CHINA the Middle East, and even to an extent There are two competing associations Australia, have limited OEM demand which representing molders in China; the RPC- slows the development of the industry. CPPIA is one of them and held their annual As Chinese and Indian molder capabilities event with around 120 attendees in Xiamen rise, however, their access to broader OEM in April. The large increase in molder industries and local consumer requirements numbers (albeit most of them small) means will parallel their strong interest in export there is a huge demand for information and markets – these markets are expected to support. However, much of the history of continue to grow for rotomolders. rotational molding research is inaccessible due to language and official barriers to sites The increased activity and development of such as Google so there are considerable new markets in the rotomolding world can opportunities for providing support and be seen with a review of the conferences services to the industry. During a tour of held in the various regions around the globe a supplier after the event, one of my hosts so far this year: described the Chinese people as ‘boiling’. A very apt description of the pent-up energy SOUTHEAST ASIA and drive that exists in their millions of At their annual event in New Delhi in budding entrepreneurs, it captures the January, the StAR group attracted 132 image of Chinese companies who excel attendees from 80 companies (with a at aggressive, in-your-face, competitive, healthy 20% of those from overseas). There do-it-at-any cost business. If they can find is a palpable energy about the industry a way to enter your market space, they as molded products are starting to evolve will. Rotomolding has long assumed that beyond water tanks and demand for distance and the cost of shipping air would industrial products for international OEMs keep long-distance molding out of local continue to grow rapidly. Recent threats markets but there are now dozens, if not from blow molding for smaller water tanks hundreds, of molders supplying products to have not threatened to take over the market US and European markets. With the almost 50 2018-2019 ARMO Rotational Moulding Product Showcase
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