Rotational Molding Services

Rotational molding, also known as rotomolding, is a manufacturing process used to produce hollow, seamless plastic parts by heating and rotating a mold filled with powdered thermoplastic material. As the mold rotates on multiple axes inside an oven, the material evenly coats the interior surfaces of the mold and gradually forms a uniform hollow part. Once cooled, the finished component is removed from the mold with excellent wall consistency, durability, and structural integrity. The process is ideal for producing large, complex, and stress-free hollow components with low tooling costs and flexible design capability.

Capabilities

  • Low-cost tooling and flexible production capabilities that make rotational molding ideal for prototype, low-volume, and bridge production programs requiring lower upfront investment compared to many other molding processes
  • Full program support from concept to production, including DFM (Design for Manufacturability), tooling design, prototyping, process development, validation, and scalable production
  • Ability to produce large, complex, and seamless hollow parts with uniform wall thickness, enhanced corner strength, and excellent structural integrity for demanding industrial and outdoor applications
  • Design flexibility for molded-in features including stiffening ribs, threaded inserts, mounting points, textured surfaces, and multi-part configurations without significantly increasing tooling complexity
  • Capability to manufacture multiple products or part configurations simultaneously, supporting efficient production scheduling and scalable manufacturing flexibility
  • Single-wall, double-wall, and multi-layer molding capabilities for enhanced durability, insulation performance, and long-term environmental resistance
  • Color matching and custom pigmentation options for branding, UV stability, product identification, and cosmetic requirements
  • Secondary services include trimming and deflashing, CNC routing and machining, drilling, insert installation, heat staking, assembly, adhesive bonding, ultrasonic welding, labeling, leak testing, inspection, and custom packaging for complete finished-product solutions
  • Quality control including dimensional inspection, wall thickness verification, visual inspection
  • On-time delivery with JIT (Kanban) programs

Uniform Wall Thickness

Even material distribution ensures consistent strength throughout the part.

Durable, Stress-Free Components

Low-pressure process reduces internal stress and enhances longevity.

Large & Complex Part Capability

Ideal for producing oversized or intricate hollow components.

Cost-Effective Tooling

Lower tooling costs compared to other molding methods for large parts.

Key Materials for Rotational Molding

  • Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE): An excellent impact resistance, flexibility, chemical resistance, and processability material for tanks, containers, playground equipment, and outdoor products.
  • Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE): A flexible and lightweight material used for softer molded components, liners, and applications requiring toughness and stress resistance.
  • High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE): A stronger and more rigid polyethylene material commonly used for industrial containers, storage tanks, material handling products, and outdoor equipment requiring enhanced stiffness and durability.
  • Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE): A high-performance polyethylene with improved chemical resistance, environmental stress crack resistance, and durability for fuel tanks, chemical storage, and demanding industrial applications.
  • Polypropylene (PP): A lightweight, chemically resistant thermoplastic used for applications requiring higher temperature resistance, rigidity, and fatigue performance.
  • Nylon (Polyamide): An engineering-grade material offering excellent strength, abrasion resistance, and temperature performance for industrial, automotive, and structural applications.
  • Polycarbonate (PC): A durable, high-impact material used for specialized applications requiring toughness, dimensional stability, and transparency.
  • Flame-Retardant & UV-Stabilized Compounds: Specialty formulations designed for outdoor exposure, electrical applications, and environments requiring enhanced weatherability, flame resistance, and long-term environmental durability.

Common Rotational Molding Applications

  • Tanks & Fluid Storage: Water tanks, chemical storage tanks, fuel tanks, agricultural sprayer tanks, reservoirs, septic tanks, and fluid handling components requiring corrosion resistance and leak-free performance.
  • Agriculture & Outdoor Equipment: Feed bins, fertilizer containers, irrigation components, utility carts, field equipment housings, and outdoor storage products designed for harsh environmental conditions.
  • Automotive & Transportation: Fuel tanks, ducting components, air handling systems, fenders, storage compartments, and protective covers used in commercial, recreational, and specialty vehicles.
  • Marine & Recreational Products: Coolers, kayaks, buoys, dock floats, marine storage components, playground equipment, and recreational outdoor products requiring UV resistance and impact durability.
  • Medical & Healthcare: Medical waste containers, mobile carts, equipment housings, transport containers, and durable healthcare support products requiring cleanability and long-term performance.
  • Consumer & Commercial Products: Outdoor furniture components, trash and recycling containers, pet products, portable sanitation products, storage chests, and utility enclosures used in residential and commercial environments.
  • Construction & Infrastructure: Traffic barriers, safety barricades, utility enclosures, underground vaults, protective housings, and rugged outdoor components designed for weather resistance and structural reliability.

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