Objective Rotational Molding is a very competitive manufacturing method for producing large hollow plastic products. It provides one advantage over other plastic processing technologies: production of seamless articles, with uniform wall thickness and complex shapes for sectors as chemical storage, toys, construction and transports. However this technology has stuck without major innovative improvements in last years becoming energy inefficient and costly, and at the same time other techniques which have substantially improved (as injection moulding or blowing moulding) are not suitable for such large pieces. Moreover, it has to face up to the growing market of low cost plastic goods from China and India. As a result, rotational moulding industry with high labour and energy costs becomes one of the most vulnerable sectors of Plastic Processing Industry. Therefore, this sector needs to research and develop technology innovations in order to provide plastic industry of high value added products which manufacturing will allow it to reduce energy consumption and production costs. The challenge is the development of low energy systems in order to enhance the energy efficiency and reduce the cycle time, without becoming more expensive. The solution proposed is an automatic rotational molding machine with the following systems: -Induction Heating System. This system will use a medium frequency power supply and helical induction coils to generate heat within the mold. It will integrate a thermal insulating layer between the coil and the mold to avoid heat losses. -Internal Cooling System. The new technology will be integrated an internal cooling system which it will consist of ionic liquids. This system will remove heat from internal mould atmosphere, reducing the cooling time. In addition, it will provide low pressure to the polymer when it has reached melt point in order to improve the mechanical properties of the final product and to reduce cycle times. Fields of science engineering and technologymechanical engineeringthermodynamic engineeringnatural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciences Programme(s) FP7-SME - Specific Programme "Capacities": Research for the benefit of SMEs Topic(s) SME-2 - Research for SME associations Call for proposal FP7-SME-2008-2 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme BSG-SME-AG - Research for SME associations/groupings Coordinator CONFINDUSTRIA BERGAMO - Unione degli Industriali della Provincia EU contribution € 134 010,80 Address VIA STEZZANO 87 24126 BERGAMO Italy See on map Region Nord-Ovest Lombardia Bergamo Activity type Other Administrative Contact Marco Vanzi (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (12) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all VERBAND TECHNISCHE KUNSTSTOFF-PRODUKTE EV Germany EU contribution € 73 442,00 Address STADELSTRASSE 10 60596 FRANKFURT AM MAIN See on map Activity type Other Administrative Contact Wilhelm Croessmann (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data THE BRITISH PLASTICS FEDERATION LBG United Kingdom EU contribution € 433 636,50 Address BATH PLACE 6 RIVINGTON STREET EC2A 3JE LONDON See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Alan Davey (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data ASOCIACION ESPANOLA DE INDUSTRIALES DE PLASTICOS - 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