Rotomolding Applications

As mentioned in other areas of our site, rotomolding lends itself very nicely to large, hollow, single wall parts and components. However, not all parts are hollow as they can be very large covers, drainage pipe for run off applications and more. Below is a list of typical applications and markets for rotationally molded plastic parts.

• Tanks and containers: fuel, water, industrial, recovery
• Portable Barriers
• Corner Protection
• Fuel Cells
• Carts and carriers
• Recreational Playground Equipment
• Toys
• Sporting Goods
• Water treatment and containment

• OEM components
• Enclosures and housings
• Consumer products
• Medical Appliances
• Material Handling
• Industrial
• Agriculture
• Automotive
• Defense

Cases and Lockers

Cases and lockers are ideal products for the rotomolding process. Generally large cases, lockers, munitions cases, footlockers, industrial equipment carriers and similar items and be rotationally molded to varying thicknesses, wall densities and exact dimensions in fairly small quantities. Designing in ribs can provide structural support for larger pieces.

Lawn and Garden Products

Lawn and garden products like organic composters, rainbarrels, water conservation tanks and simulated stone speakers can all be rotationally molded in plastic to reduce weight and provide leak tight large volume containers. The demand for water conservation solutions is growing and designers are turning to rotomolders to produce colorful, low cost products that can often simulate or blend in with their natural surrounds. Rotational molding intricate designs like this rain water     collection “urn” are achieved as the rotomolds spin in 360 degrees to create seamless, hollow parts. The following are samples of custom molded lawn and garden products:

• Composter Tumblers
• Rain Barrels
• Compost Makers
• Rain Collection Urns

Backboards and Spine Boards

Medical spine boards and backboard are excellent applications for the rotational molding process.  Most spine boards are wide and long yet need to be very strong. Designing a mold for the rotational process allows for the molding of a long, hollow part with handles and slots for accessories. Typically, rotationally molded backboards will be injected with poly foam to create an extremely light-weight board with a high level of structural integrity… often rated in excess of 400 pounds. Rotomolded boards also offers customers  a wide range of color selections as well molded in graphic opportunities that allow for branding and property identification.

Cover and shields

Large-scale covers, shields and lids can be formed rotationally. These can be used to protect snowmobiles and ATVs from road abuse, fastened to trailers, roofing applications and more.