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RotoPlas Trade Show, 6-7 October 2002 Attendees: 1450 Exhibitors: 71 Countries Represented: 25+ RotoPlas is the premier event for rotational molding, showcasing most of the major suppliers and even some of the molders in the industry. It is an open forum where designers and customers can see the latest offerings and developments from around the world. Last held in Cleveland, this year's event in Toronto was smaller in physical layout but had more exhibitors and almost as many people. The number of overseas visitors that attended clearly show the interest and growth that is still occurring. The event is now on a three year schedule and will next be held in Chicago in the Fall (Autumn) of 2005. Here's just a quick snapshot of some of the things that caught my eye..... Materials
Matrix Polymers Ltd. of the UK showed a sample of their latest material in a dual laminate fuel tank for a motorcycle.
A modified polyethylene, it is able to bond directly to nylon without an intermediate layer. In this case, a nylon outer skin provides barrier properties while the polyethylene inner layer adds to the overall thickness and strength while reducing cost.
ICO Polymers launched their latest programs of ICORENE à la CarteTM and Powder the Way You Want ItTM. These offer molders access to lower volume compounded colors at competitive costs with short lead times.
Lamar Henise of Teknor Apex posing with a large Game Time, Inc. part (for which he was reportedly the principle model). Teknor introduced their new Tek Tuff material with high density and excellent impact properties aimed at high performance applications such as kayaks.
Bob Woods of Borealis describing the release of their Paintable Borecene material (polyethylene) that is plasma modified in powder form. Parts molded from this powder retain the surface properties of the plasma treatment and enable the parts to be directly painted or used with secondary foams.
The RMC3 material from Mold in Graphic Systems is available in a variety of forms to enable molders to produce solid sections in molded parts. Note the tight security to prevent theft of this valuable substance..... Machinery
Jack Adams of J.E. Adams, Inc. demonstrates the Aquabreeze system for part (and operator) cooling. Molders have installed this with excellent results in controlling and reducing the cooling cycle.
Reduction Engineering, Inc. introduced a new line of shuttle machines. The Rotolinea equipment is built in Brazil and combines a new trolley construction with an efficient oven design.
Persico SpA demonstrated their new fully automatic rotational molding machine. The Leonardo concept eliminates the operator from the process in a compact unit. See more details at Leonardo.
Ferry Industries, Inc. demonstrated their latest automatic arm balancing software that simplifies the process of mold positioning on the arm with an easy-to-use graphic interface.
Kann Engineering are supplying machines under license from Alan Yorke Engineering of the UK. These are moving oven systems with aerodynamic oven designs used to improve airflow during molding.
S.T.P Ltd. of Canada demonstrated their redesigned shuttle machines. The construction is sturdier and more flexible than previous generations. Molders RotoPlas is a unique opportunity for members of the public to meet both suppliers and molders together. There were a number of molders present who took the opportunity to showcase their products and capabilities. Some of those that took part included....
Past President of ARM, Brian Carter, manning the booth of M.B.C. Rotomould, Ltd. The exotic display added a splash of color to the show with a great range of products and ideas.
Centro, Inc. displayed some of their award winning products including this tractor cover and fuel tank.
Dutchland Plastics, Inc. mold a wide range of materials including foam filled flexible PVC for cushion products. |
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