FAQs

Rotational moulding is a really flexible manufacturing process but it’s fair to say it is at its best making larger products that are hollow.

Think traffic cones, bins and jerry cans (though we have made some more unusual products too).

Learn more about the ins and outs of rotational moulding and why you should - or shouldn’t - choose it for your manufacturing process.

This is so variable and depends very much on how ready you are.

If you have tooling already, then production can start as soon as we have the tool - within a few days usually.

If you’re at the stage where you have CAD drawings but no tool, we can help you finalise the design and get the tooling made. This process can take between six and 12 weeks.

If you’re a back of the napkin kinda person, you’re in the right place! We love nothing more than helping to get your vision off the napkin and into real life. You will need detailed CAD drawings, a prototype and then a tool before production can begin. Not to mention market and functional testing. But don’t despair, we’ll be with you every step.

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Yes we can!

In fact we have a process where we recycle all of our own scrap material so it can be reused.

It’s not as refined as ‘virgin’ powder and the colour will be black but it’s just as durable and strong. Perfect for utility items.

We are actively seeking new partners to use this process so please contact us to discuss your ideas.

All manufacturing processes use a lot of energy and rotational moulding is no different.

But it is a low waste process and we recycle all of our waste to make new products.

We are actively working on products made from bio-plastics and marine waste, to reduce our use of ‘virgin’ polymer powder.

Products made with rotational moulding are designed to be durable - the opposite to single use! So even though plastic is used, the products last for a long time.

This is a good question to ask.

There are two main criteria for products that are not recommended for rotomoulding:

1. Where the volume required is very high - more than 100,000 units a year.

2. Where the product has tight tolerances, less than 0.05 of a mm (that’s very tight!) and any deviation would make the product non-functional.

3. Where the product is very small, for example bottle caps.

Other than that, try us! You’ll be amazed how adaptable we are.

No, it’s actually more cost-effective for the tooling than other processes and it’s especially good for small batches.

One of our real plus points is that we can produce ‘just in time’ so that you don’t have to have a lot of inventory stored.

Businesses usually choose rotational moulding because it’s the most suitable process for their product, rather than based on cost.

If you simply have an idea but no drawings or tooling, the best way is to pick up the phone and call us.

We really have been doing this a long time and we’re happy to give you advice about the best way to get started, even if that means rotational moulding is not the best fit for you.

But the process goes like this:

• Have your product idea.

• Get CAD files created (we can help with this).

• Have a prototype made (try a rapid prototyping technique like 3D printing).

• Test the prototype.

• Get a tool* made.

• Make a sample for approval.

• Start production.

*The tool is the metal mould into which the polymer powder is poured to make your product.

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