What is the rotational molding in buoys manufacturing process?

2025-02-18 15:07:13


Rotational molding is a unique process for producing large hollow marine navigation buoys. It mainly uses a rotating processing device to evenly cover the heated plastic particles on the mold, and after cooling, the buoys were made.

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Buoys Rotational Molding Steps:

Mold And Material:  Using the rotational molding process to make the buoys, the first step is to make a mold according to the design requirements of the buoy, and then choose a material that is weather-resistant, UV-resistant, and impact-resistant. The most common materials are LLDPE and HDPE.

Rotational Molding Process: During the heating process, the mold will rotate around two vertical axes to ensure that the plastic is evenly covered on the inner wall of the mold. This helps the plastic to be evenly distributed but also prevents the material from accumulating in a certain part of the mold, ensuring the strength and shape of the buoy.

Cooling: After the rotational molding is completed, the mold will be cooled rapidly. The cooling process may take several minutes to ensure that the buoy is fully cured and has the required hardness and shape. During cooling, the interior of the buoy remains hollow, thereby ensuring the buoyancy of the buoy. In the end, some subsequent finishing work may be required on the buoy, such as deburring, punching, painting, etc.

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