Dakota Molding What's New Fuel permeability solutions Executive Material Order for CARB/EPA compliance will be in place in 2008 for: SORE/Outdoor Power Equipment Metal Conversions to Plastic Produced –40% cost savings over existing metal design for customers Maximize design for assembly features Virtually immune to corrosion effects and issues About Us Dakota Molding has been in the rotational molding business since 1996. Our company is one of the largest custom molders in the Midwest. We specialize in both short-run and volume production using linear low density polyethylene, high density cross-linked polyethylene and Nylon 6 plastic resins. Operating out of our state-of the art facility Dakota Molding provides products well suited for Industrial, recreational, merchandising, safety and home use. Rotational molding is a process ideally suited to producing hollow plastic products. By using additional post-molding operations, complex components can be produced enabling the process to compete effectively with other molding and extrusion practices. Rotational molding differs from other processing methods in that the heating, melting, shaping, and cooling stages all occur after the polymer is placed in the mould, therefore no external pressure is applied during forming. This provides the following advantages: Economically produced large products Minimum design constraints Very low residual stresses No polymer weld lines Dakota Molding Benefits include: Product Testing - All products that we ship are tested according to your specifications. Testing may include but is not limited to: leak testing, impacts strength testing, and part dimensional verification. Color Blending - We offer dry blending of resins to match virtually any color of the spectrum giving you the exact color desired. Design - We can assist in the optimal design of parts for rotational molding. Mold Acquisition - We have established relationships with the leading mold manufacturers and can assist in acquiring molds that meet your specifications. Sub Assembly - We have the capabilities to attach components to rotationally molded parts.