Here are some of the questions that tecni-form often get asked. Click on each question to see the answer - if you have a query that is not answered here, please contact tecni-form and they will be happy to help.
- What components are suitable to be rotationally moulded?
- How is RM more environmentally friendly than other plastic moulding processes?
- Is rotational moulding cheaper than other forms of plastic moulding?
- How do I specify the designs for RM?
- Is there a minimum / maximum size of RM products you can produce?
- What types of plastic can you use in rotational moulding?
- What makes your company different from others in the rotational molding industry?
- Can RM be used to create SUV overhead and lower consoles?
- What are the advantages for using RM to create storage tanks for different liquids?
- What are the maximum temperatures that RM plastics can stand?
- What makes rotational moulding preferable to blow moulding?
- Is rotational moulding suitable for the manufacture of marine plastic gas tanks?
- What tools do you use in the rotational moulding process?
- What is the expected lifespan of a rotationally moulded product?
- What is the expected lifespan of a rotational mould tool?
As with all other moulding processes, this is very much dependent on the material used. The factors leading to potential part failure are the temperature, the time the part is subjected to the temperature, and the loads being applied. It is therefore not easy to provide a definitive answer, but as a basic guide, polyethylene is suitable up to about 60° C, polypropylene to about 100° C, and nylon 120° C.
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