Training in the operation and maintenance of the machine is conducted in South Africa.
'''Creating a Hippo Roller'''
Stage I -Loading/Unloading station:<br>
* Raw material (polyethylene powder) is loaded into each mould-set (drum & screw cap).
* On completion of the cycle the moulds are opened and the completed mouldings are removed.
* New raw materials are added for the next cycle.
Stage II -The Heating station:<br>
* With the moulds inside the oven, the burner fires up and begins to melt the powder inside the moulds.
* During this phase the mould is constantly rotated in a predetermined pattern allowing the molten raw material to flow and take the shape of the mould.
Stage III -The Cooling phase:<br>
* While the moulds continue to be rotated they are cooled down by blowing air and spaying water .
* The molten raw material solidifies in the shape of the mould.
Finished product:<br>
* The completed mouldings are removed from the mould and any excess material is scraped off.
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