MANUFACTURE OF TEKSPORT KAYAKS

All TekSport products are manufactured using the rotational moulding process, a method of plastic forming commonly employed in the manufacture of tough, durable items that are exposed to high impacts and extreme weather conditions. This makes it the obvious choice of manufacture for TekSport.

Below is a short guide to the rotomoulding process. For more detailed information, and to see some of it's applications visit

www.rototek.com

ABOUT ROTOMOULDING

STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 The metal mould is filled with a predetermined quantity of polymer powder, closed, clamped and then passed into an oven chamber. The mould is heated externally to a high temperature and rotated around both vertical and horizontal axis. As the powder inside heats up, it begins to melt and adhere to the inner surface of the mould. This continues until an even layer of molten plastic is formed over the surface of the mould. In the cooling chamber air is directed at the mould and in some cases water jets are used. When the plastic inside the mould has become solid, the mould can be removed from the chamber. The plastic component is then removed from the mould and allowed to finish the cooling process unrestricted by the mould.