Plastic fishing supplies and bins

March 8, 2016Plastic Marine ProductsMarkus Thompson

Show me a kiwi who doesn’t love fishing and I’ll show you an eskimo who doesn’t love ice. Okay I may be going a bit far there but let’s admit it, Kiwis love fishing. We at Rotational Plastics understand that passion and have come up with a fantastic option for your fishing needs. Our range of plastic fishing supplies and bins is not just any old plastic rubbish its built and designed by kiwis for kiwis and its built to last. Our products are UV stabilised so they stand up to New Zealand’s harsh sun, its resistant to most chemicals and oils, it can be easily cleaned with pressure or a steam wash, and best of all it won’t rust, rot or splinter. Our one piece moulding provides superior strength and weather protection.

Our quality plastic range are much lighter to handle compared to ordinary metal options and the like. Why go heavy when you can go quality plastic? At the moment we have a range of bait boards, buoys, and storage boxes. For example, our bait boards range from a 460L x 340W x 50H to a 610L x 490W x 170H. Our buoys include the Fergibuoy Junior 250D x 620H and the Mussel float 760D x 1100H. In our storage section you can find the Tyson Handyman 455 with tray to our Tyson Toolbox 1.8Metre with tray.

Best of all we have a custom design service, if you have something in mind that you would love to make into a reality we can help. We offer engineered solutions and state of the art production. We can help you whether it is for personal or commercial use and since we have been specialising in the design and manufacture of rotationally moulded plastic products for nearly 30 years you can trust us to know what we are doing.

So next time you are looking for fishing products, look us up, or if you have an idea you want made into a reality, look us up, and next time you take the boat out, look me up, I’m there.

An Exciting Update For Rotational Plastics

November 23, 2015About Rotational PlasticsMarkus Thompson

Over the past year we have been working hard at improving the business. We have recently gained ISO9001 certification for the second year and also signed up for a OHS improvement program. All of our products are now serialised to assist with quality auditing and control.

All of the above are factors which we can measure but would sincerely appreciate your help gauging how we are performing through the eyes of you our most valuable assets.

In the next few days we will be sending out a customer feedback survey and ask that you help us to determine what other areas need improving.

No Job Is Too Big Or Small!

November 17, 2015Custom Plastic MoudingMarkus Thompson

If you are looking to get a custom plastic item made, you may be worried that the job is either too big or small and that no one will want to do it. No need to worry! For us at Rotational Plastics, no job is too big or small!

No matter what your item is, whether it’s something small and a one off or it’s something big which you need a whole line of, we are up to the challenge. In the past we have been involved in all sizes of jobs and are happy to help you find the solution you are looking for.

Talk to us today about the job you require and let us provide you with your plastic moulding solution!

Plastics For The Home And Garden

October 20, 2015Our RangeMarkus Thompson

Need some new products from around the home and garden? We have just the thing! Our wide selection of general home and garden plastics will provide the solution you are looking for!

Our range of products varies from anything from tanks to light shades, including the following categories:

Tool Boxes	Trailers	Animal Shelters
Fun & Recreational	Garden	Lighting
Tanks

Browse our categories new and find the new products you need today!

Our New Spill Containment Range

September 28, 2015Our RangeMarkus Thompson

We have just added a new range of products to our online store under the commercial solutions sections. Spill Containment.

Our spill containment range include a variety of products to help you keep spills under control, should they happen. We have everything from trays to IBCs and spill bunds.

Head over to our spill containment section now and check out the new products!

What Are The Benefits Of Industrial Plastics?

September 1, 2015About Plastic ProductsMarkus Thompson

When it comes to commercial and industrial equipment and supplies, there is usually a wide range of materials to choose from. Things such as pallets come in a range of materials, usually wood but also plastics and metal. So what are the benefits of using plastic equipment?

Plastics offer a range of benefits over other materials such as wood and metal. Being strong and lightweight, plastics are ideal for easy manoeuvring and transportation. Their durability makes them relatively know and scratch resistant with also excellent resistance against weather. Unlike wood and metals, plastics are not subject to corrosion such as rust or rotting.

Another great benefit is that there are limitless possibilities in design and production. Plastic can be made into anything, in any size. And not only that, but it can come in any colour your want as well! As well as that, plastics do not conduct heat or electricity, making them excellent insulators which is especially useful in the building industry.

Plastics are also easy to dispose of and recycle, meaning once the plastic part has had it’s use or if it gets damaged, it can just be remade into something else. No need to just throw it out!

If you are looking for industrial plastic solutions, give us a call on 09 443 5880 and let’s see what we can do!

How Long Does It Take To Do Plastic Moulding?

August 2, 2015Custom Plastic MoudingMarkus Thompson

Plastic moulding is a process that takes manual labour to produce results, and as such can take some time, depending on the product. What are the factors that affect the time it takes?

The biggest factor determines the time of a project will be how big and complex the product is. Setting up and making the mould can take anywhere between 2 weeks to 12 weeks. The moulds have to manually be made, so it can take a significant amount of time if the item is sizeable and a very complex shape.

Another thing that influences time is how many of the item needs to be produced. Obviously, if it is a small simple item, it will take considerably less time than a large, complex item that needs 100 or more to be made. However, once the mould has been made, each individual item does not take too long, so the more are made, the more worthwhile the setup is, and will often end up cheaper per item for larger orders than one-offs.

If you are short for time and need something made, call us today to discuss how quickly we can get it done.

Is Plastic Molding Bad For The Environment?

July 13, 2015Plastic MouldingMarkus Thompson

Plastic has been a concern for a long time, with many claiming that it has very negative effects to the environment. However, plastic molding helps to keep waste levels down, keeping plastics out of landfills and disposal centers.

Firstly, why is plastic considered bad for the environment? Plastics take a long time to break down, which leads to quickly filling up landfills if it just dumped there after a short time being used. So making more plastic products would be bad wouldn’t it?

Not necessarily. Plastic molding is a very low waste process which reuses almost all waste products. Plastics can be remoulded into new products once they are used, keeping them out of landfills and making them useful once again. By recycling plastic products, plastic moulding actually helps the environment by keeping plastics in use rather than in the landfills.

Are Plastic Building Parts Really Up To The Job?

June 21, 2015About Plastic ProductsMarkus Thompson

These days almost anything can be made from plastic, but there is still some skepticism when it comes to using plastic for parts that have to withstand abuse such as on building sites. Can plastic really hold up in the long run?

Plastic has been used for many years for items such as road barriers, tool boxes and trailer parts, all which are exposed to heavy use and abuse and have stood the test of time. Of course, the quality of the part will most dictate how long it will last for, but a well made plastic piece of equipment can not only equal the life of an item made from wood or metal, it can actually outlast it too, since plastic is not subject to rotting, corrosion and natural degradation.

Speak to us today if you need some plastic building parts for your building site.

Which Type Of Plastic Is Used In Plastic Moulding?

June 1, 2015About Plastic ProductsMarkus Thompson

In the moulding industry, there are many different methods to create moulded plastic products, which involves different types of plastics used to create the product. Nylon, polystyrene, polythene and polypropylene are common types of plastics used in the moulding process. More than 80% of materials used in rotational plastic moulding are from the polyethylene family.

These plastics are known as thermosplastics, which means that when heated, they can easily be moulded to the desired shape. Once moulded, these plastics are high strength and relatively stress resistant.

In more recent times, more natural products are being used in plastic moulding. Sand and stone chip can be used to create a sandstone composite which is 80% natural non processed material. Chocolate can also be rotationally moulded to create hollow chocolate desserts.