Next up on our list of Iconic Plastic Products, we have a list-making essential: the Ballpoint pen. A seemingly simple product, most people don’t question the manufacturing or design of their pens. Reliable and abundant, they are always there when we need them,...
This Iconic Plastic Product is the ultimate rotational device (other then our moulding machines, of course): the Yo-yo. Akin to the building block (or the ‘Lego’) in both its ancient origins and universal, ageless popularity, this children’s toy has...
For this Iconic Plastic Product, we are looking at the prettier side of the polymer industry. Whilst not always immediately recognized as an obvious plastic product, nail polish is an interesting twist in the industry in that it uniquely turns the rules of polymers on...
There are many types of plastic. Although, whilst they are part of the same complex and dynamic family tree, it is filled with versatile and unique branches (you can read more about them here). Polyethylene is one of the most popular plastics, and, like many other...
A mould, or a tool, is a hollowed block with a purposely shaped cavity which material is poured into to take its shape. Manufacturing with a mould is typically called casting, however with plastic, the more common term is moulding. You can learn more about the various...
Plastic isn’t perfect; all plastic types come with their natural limitations, and finding the right material that accounts for user considerations is an important step in product development. However, plastic has also evolved significantly since its early test tube...
For years, manufacturing industries around the globe have held an unsung hero. It is often overlooked, underestimated and most of all, underappreciated. The history of production, whether in plastics or agriculture, has literally ridden on its shoulders since its...
Plastic is everywhere. Starting from billiards, and now featured across billboards, plastics has dominated the manufacturing industry and transformed society into the shiny and durable landscape it is today. This has naturally come with consequences (click here to...
Each product we run here at Rotadyne is unique. Working with a wide array of industries means versatility is essential to fulfil a diverse set of custom requirements, and one of the many ways Rotadyne achieves this is with our flare for flexible manufacturing. An...
Moulding is an ancient practice which has been used for generations across cultures. It describes the process of creating objects by melting the chosen material into a pliable form, and then shaping it into the desired shape using a rigid frame which holds it into...
Looks aren’t everything. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder – but at Rotadyne, we understand that you want your product to be durable AND desirable. We make this possible for you by providing a myriad of textures, colours, and finishes. With...
Over the last half a century, plastic risen to dominate the production and manufacturing fields. Popularised in the 1940s, plastic production has an average growth rate of 8.7% per year[1] which surpasses the growth of almost all other man-made materials[2]. The...
