Rotational Moulding Machines: The Key to ‘Easy’ & Economic’ Moulding
Rotational moulding, commonly referred to as rotomoulding, is a popular ‘method of choice’ for production of hollow plastic products of varying forms and shapes. Rotational moulding is one of the fastest growing areas of the global plastics industry over the last few decades and offers umpteen benefits unlike other processing methods. The earliest reference to the concept of moulding, that mirrors the current process of rotational moulding, was a c from Dresden, Germany that dates back to 1780-1790.
Rotational moulding machines have been, and will continue to be well-regarded for the operational advantages and unmatched versatility they offer. The type of plastic polymer used in a rotating moulding machine is entirely dependent on the end product desired by the respective use case. One of the distinct advantages of rotational moulding machines is the ease of producing large and hollow parts, such as oil tanks, which further pins their relevance as cost-effective yet productive tools for manufacturing a wide-range of products, ranging from tanks to complex medical products. In addition, growing number of packaging requirements coming from the shipping industry is one of the broad factors that upholds the growth of rotational moulding machines market.
Rotational Moulding Machines Market – Key Research Findings
- The global rotational moulding machines market size expected at 2019 end - ~ US$ 800 Mn.
- The rotational moulding machines market is projected to grow at CAGR of ~ 3%, during the next ten years.
- Time consumed by the machine to manufacture a product entirely depends on the thickness as well as size of the product. Manufacturers prefer rock & roll type, shuttle, and carrousel machine for large hollow one piece containers.
- The rotational moulding machines market is governed by the usage of rock & roll type machine. These machines are suitable choice for narrow hollow container manufacturers. Sometimes, integrated form of two machines is also used in the rotational moulding machines market.
- North America and Asia Pacific regions are expected to remain as leading regions in terms of market value share, cumulatively accounting for nearly half of the global rotational moulding machines share.
- Manufacturers in the rotational moulding machines market are looking forward to invest in independent-arm carousel machines.
Key Factors Shaping the Global Rotational Moulding Machines Market
Rotational Moulding Maintains the Integrity of the Product
Rotational moulding is a process where powdered-form of raw material is filled into a mould and rotated 360°, causing the softened material to disperse and stick to the wall of moulding material. Rotational moulding machines maintain uniform thickness throughout the container/part, as it continues to rotate during the heating as well as cooling phase. The rotational moulding machines market outlook is expected to be positive during the forecast period.
Increment in Export/Import to boost the Rotational Moulding Machines Market Growth
Increasing trade flows among emerging countries is expected to trigger the rotational moulding machines market growth. However, U.S. is the top importing country in the rotational moulding machines market. Increment in the manufacturing sector and investments in the moulding technologies is expected to drive the market growth in the next decade.
Rotational Moulding Machines: An Appropriate Choice for Hollow One-piece Containers
- Raw Material Preference: Manufacturers prefer polyethylene for this process and ~80% of all materials used in rotational moulding are polyethylene derivatives. Some of manufacturers are shifting towards polypropylene and co-polymer products, which is expected to change the consumption scenario in the upcoming years. Polypropylene has relatively low moulding ability and impact its strength, as compared to polyethylene.
- Low Installation Cost & Minimal Amount of Waste Generation: Plastic product that are manufactured through rotational moulding process keeps the cost down, after mould installation. The process generates very less amount of waste, as the leftover material can be removed by using adhesives and removers.
- Increasing Preference for Customized Solutions: Manufacturers in the industry are offering production-oriented tailor made machine alternatives, which is expected to bolster the demand for rotational moulding machines.
Independent Arm Machines Making the Process Easier
These machines consist of 3 or 4 arms that moves separately from one another. Independent arm rotational moulding machines result into more efficient production procedure. The addition of PLC controlling system is expected to increase the demand for rotational moulding machines globally.
- Persico Group, a leading manufacturer in the rotational moulding machines market, is offering a fully automated machinery in which heating is completely controlled and monitored by a PLC.
Automation: Driving the Rotational Moulding Machines Market Growth
Usage of automated feed lines, Internet of Things, and embedded linking may provide ease in manufacturing process. This is expected to get a noticeable share in the next ten years.
Substrate Resin Prices & Usage
Material prices are high in countries such as France, Italy, UK, and US, wherein low in Germany, Brazil, and China (as of 2017). The production capacity of LLDPE is highest in Asia, wherein China is the leading country in terms of polymer production.
GCC Hold Favorable Opportunities for Rotational Moulders
The North American region is prominent in terms of market share in the global rotational moulding machines market. China is anticipated to represent higher growth than other emerging countries such as India, GCC, and Mexico. The emerging economies are expected to drive the market growth by ~3%. South & East Asia are expected to be the leading regions in terms of growth rate.
Rotational Moulding Machines Market Structure Analysis
- Manufacturers in the rotational moulding machines market maintain their strategic focus on providing custom-made production-oriented machines to provide better choices as well as convenience to the consumer.
- Leading players in the rotational moulding machines market are offering PLC controlled systems to increase efficiency and reduce workforce.
- Key tier 1 players in the rotational moulding machines market include Rotomachinery Group and Ferry Industries Inc.
- The top importers of the rotational moulding machines market include U.S., India, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Brazil. These countries are expected to hold prominent market share as well as incremental opportunities during the forecast period.
Rotational Moulding Machines - The Future of Precision Lies in ‘Real-Time’
Precision continues to be a critical consideration in the process of rotomoulding process. In case the mold is removed earlier than required, the polymer grains remain half-melted that further result in formation of large bubbles in the polymer with adverse impact on the overall aesthetic and performance of finished products. On the other hand, delayed removal of the mold can result in degradation of the polymer by the high-temperature environment, bringing down strength of the plastic.
Historically, the rotomoulding processes were entirely dependent upon trial & error to fix a definite processing time. However, rapid advances in technology have turned the spotlight on real-time process controls on the basis of temperature of air inside the mold. Rotational moulding machines with real-time temperature controls not only facilitate the development of high-quality finished products but also offer significant savings in terms of energy and time. Such particulars make the feature of real-time temperature control a ‘must-have’ in case of new-age rotational moulding machines.
Asia’s Industrial Revolution Paves New Growth Alleys
Asia, the new frontier of industrial growth, is foreseen to promise new opportunities for the suppliers of rotational moulding machines. Governments in the developing as well as developed economies in Asia are incentivizing the local manufacturing of goods and putting in place various regulations to support the same, which is further complementing the sales of rotational moulding machines in this region. In addition, the pervasive trend of ‘Industry 4.0’ is further complementing the build-up of the Asian rotational moulding machines market during the assessment timeline.
‘PLC Controlled’ Machines: Towards Better Performance & Productivity
The combination of PLC with machine interfaces is an overarching trend that is estimated to grow stronger with time, and rotational moulding machines is no exception in this scenario. The roll-out of PLC-controlled moulding machines has been set in motion by growing focus on simplification of manufacturing processes, which, in turn, will condition the overall productivity rates. PLC-controlled rotational moulding machines offer immense control to monitor the key parameters such as pressure, temperature, and storage levels, which makes them a highly-viable alternative to the non-PLC based ones.
Sensing the aforementioned, market players are focusing on development and commercialization of PLC-controlled rotational moulding machines at competitive prices to outpower their competitors. For instance, in 2019, The Persico Group - a leading manufacturer of rotational moulding machines – announced the launch of its exclusive range of fully automated machinery, wherein the heating part is controlled as well as monitored by a PLC.
Rock & roll type sees high demand
Demand for up & over machines sluggish
Use for tanks & containers high
Drums & bins sustain high demand
Chemicals & Petrochemicals remains top end user
Consumption by agriculture to see uptick
How Growth will Unfold
Key players active in the rotational moulding machines market are focusing on ramping up the production of rock & roll type machines, on account of their high demand as compared to bi-axial rotational moulding machines. Manufacturers in the rotational moulding machines market are vying to break pre-set paradigms, go beyond the traditional, and set new benchmarks in terms of customer satisfaction for the new entrants to follow suit.
Regional expansion remains at the top of the manufacturers’ strategies, given that expansion of operational bases across potential regions would help them tap into new opportunities. Participation in trade fairs and seminars remains also continues to be one of the key areas of focus of manufacturers. For instance, The Rotomachinery Group – a key player in the rotational moulding machines market – made an official announcement of its participation in Rotomold 2019, AFR Conference, and K fair 2019.
* This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in report.
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Rotational Moulding Machines Market Analysis 2019 - 2029
A recent market study published by FMI on the rotational moulding machines market includes global industry analysis 2014-2018 & opportunity assessment 2019-2029, and delivers a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. After conducting thorough research on the historical as well as current growth parameters of the rotational moulding machines market, the growth prospects of the market are obtained with maximum precision.
Rotational Molding Machine Market Taxonomy
The global rotational moulding machines market is segmented in detail to cover every aspect of the market and present complete market intelligence to the reader.
By Product
- Carousel machine
- Rock and roll type machine
- Shuttle machine
- Up and Over Rotational Machines
- Clamshell machine
By Size
- Tanks & Container
- Drums & Bins
- Carts & Carriers
- Toys & Kayaks
- Others
By End Use
- Food & Beverage
- Agriculture
- Automotive & Marine
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Homecare
- Other Industrial
By Region
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- South Asia
- East Asia
- Oceania
- MEA
What's Included
The report commences with the executive summary of the rotational moulding machines market, which includes a summary of the key findings and statistics of the market. It also includes dominating segments in the global rotational moulding machines market. It also includes graphical representation of the segments according to the market size and growth rate.
Readers can find the detailed taxonomy and the definition of the rotational moulding machines market in this chapter, which will help them understand the basic information about the rotational moulding machines present in the market. This section also highlights the inclusions and exclusions, which help the readers understand the scope of the rotational moulding machines market report.
The report provides key market trends that are expected to impact market growth significantly in the upcoming years. The section also includes the product development trends in the rotational moulding machines market.
This section includes the parent or associated market overview of the rotational moulding machines market. Section also includes the comparison of resins used in the rotational moulding.
This section explains the global market value & volume analysis and forecast for the rotational moulding machines market in the forecast period 2014-2029. This chapter includes the detailed analysis of the historical rotational moulding machines market, along with an opportunity analysis of the future. Readers can also find the absolute opportunity for the current year (2019 – 2020), and an incremental opportunity for the forecast period (2019 – 2029).
This section highlights the average pricing analysis of carousel, rock & roll type, shuttle, up & over machines, and clamshell rotational moulding machines in different regions throughout the globe. The weighted average for manufacturer-level pricing is analyzed in this section.
This chapter explains the key macro-economic factors that are expected to influence the growth of the rotational moulding machines market over the forecast period. Along with macroeconomic factors, this section also highlights the opportunity analysis for the rotational moulding machines market. This chapter also highlights the key market dynamics of the rotational moulding machines market, which include the drivers and restraints. Moreover, readers will understand the key trends followed by the leading manufacturers in the rotational moulding machines market. This section also covers the Porter’s Analysis for the global rotational moulding machines market.
Based on product type, the rotational moulding machines market is segmented into carousel, rock & roll type, shuttle, up & over machines, and clamshell type machines. In this chapter, readers can find information about key attractive segments during the forecast period.
Based on rotational moulding machines application, the rotational moulding machines market is segmented into tanks & container, drums & bins, carts & carrier, toys & kayaks, and others. In this chapter, readers can find information about key attractive segments during the forecast period.
This chapter provides details about the rotational moulding machines market on the basis of end use, and has been classified into food & beverage, agriculture, automotive & marine, chemicals & petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, homecare, and other industrial.
This chapter explains how the rotational moulding machines market is expected to grow across various geographic regions, such as North America, Latin America, Europe, South Asia, East Asia, Oceania, and Middle East & Africa (MEA).
This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the growth of the North America rotational moulding machines market, along with a country-wise assessment that includes the U.S. and Canada. Readers will also find some of the key points on the basis of estimated market size and demand of rotational moulding machines.
Readers can find detailed information about several factors, such as the pricing analysis and the regional trends, which are impacting the growth of the Latin America rotational moulding machines market. This chapter also includes the growth prospects of the rotational moulding machines market in the leading LATAM countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and the Rest of Latin America.
Important growth prospects of the rotational moulding machines market based on the product, size, and end user industry in several countries, such as Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, BENELUX, Russia, Poland, Nordic, and the Rest of Europe, are included in this chapter.
India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are the leading countries in the South Asia region that are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain the growth prospects of the South Asia rotational moulding machines market in this chapter. Readers can find detailed information about the growth parameters of the South Asia rotational moulding machines market during the period 2019-2029.
This chapter highlights the growth of the rotational moulding machines market in East Asia by focusing on China, Japan, and South Korea. The section also highlights data points regarding the growth of the rotational moulding machines market in the East Asian region.
Australia and New Zealand are among the leading countries in the Oceania region, which are the prime subjects of assessment to obtain the growth prospects of the Oceania rotational moulding machines market, in this chapter.
This chapter provides information about how the rotational moulding machines market will grow in major countries in the MEA region, such as GCC Countries, South Africa, Turkey, Northern Africa, and the rest of MEA, during the forecast period 2019 - 2029.
In this chapter, readers can find detailed information about the tier analysis and market concentration of the key players in the rotational moulding machines market along with their market presence analysis by region and product portfolio.
In this chapter, readers will find a comprehensive list of all the leading manufacturers in the rotational moulding machines market, along with detailed information about each company, which includes the company overview, revenue shares, strategic overview, and recent company developments. Some of the market players featured in the report are The Rotomachinery Group, Ferry Industries, Inc., Persico S.p.a., Crossfield Excalibur Ltd, Shandong Zhongtian Rubber & Plastic technology Co., Ltd, Orex Rotomoulding sp. z.o.o., Rotoline LLC and Reinhardt GmbH
This chapter includes a list of acronyms and assumptions that provide a base to the information and statistics included in the rotational moulding machines report.
This chapter helps readers understand the research methodology followed to obtain various conclusions as well as important qualitative and quantitative information about the rotational moulding machines market.
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