AgBoss Facility & Capabilities Guide

FACILITY & CAPABILITIES

■ INJECTION MOLDING

■ ROTATIONAL MOLDING

■ BLOW MOLDING

■ STEEL FABRICATION

■ SCREEN & PAD PRINTING

■ WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION

- DEVELOPMENT -

With a growth mindset we embrace the spirit of continuous improvement to serve our customers globally.

- INTEGRITY -

Above all, we will act with Integrity when making all decisions. Trust is our No1 Commodity.

- MANUFACTURE -

We will ‘Own the Process’ by controlling the manufacturing of our Idea’s.

- MUTUALITY -

We base decisions on being of Mutual benefit to not just ourselves, but to all Business’s and Personnel involved.

- QUALITY -

We are committed to Quality of both Work & Attitude.

ABOUT US

AgBoss is a second-generation advanced manufacturing company with elite capabilities in plastic and steel production. Offering services across product design, marketing and logistics, AgBoss is your partner in Agricultural, Lifestyle and Commercial OEM products.

Specializing in the following allows AgBoss to take an idea from concept to market with efficiency and at speed.

■ INJECTION MOLDING

■ ROTATIONAL MOLDING

■ BLOW MOLDING

■ STEEL FABRICATION

■ SCREEN & PAD PRINTING

■ WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION

HOUSE BRANDS INCLUDE

■ AgBoss (Farming Tools & Merchandise)

■ RAT Barrow (Ride On Wheelbarrow)

■ Kilsoot (Chimney Cleaner & Accessories)

■ Swagman (Electronic Backpack Sprayers)

■ Vaughan (Irrigation)

■ AgBoss Equestrian

KEY DISTRIBUTION

■ Talon Rodenticide

■ Bushman

■ MilkBar

INJECTION MOLDING

AgBoss offers comprehensive services for prototyping and producing parts through a plastic injection molding process. We have advanced machines, skills, and experience to design and manufacture injection-molded plastic parts.

Our plastic injection molding services are suitable for a variety of industries for designing and manufacturing high-quality plastic products for both high-volume and low-quantity parts production. We manufacture and supply durable, functional, and cost-effective plastic injection molded products for the agricultural, transport, household, healthcare and consumer industries.

We are among the best plastic injection molding companies that offer an amazing range of services for the Australian and overseas markets.

Being a leading provider of injection molding services, we offer a wide range of manufacturing solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). We produce jugs to buckets, fishing lures, grain shovels, scoops, rain gauges, abattoir skids, locking balls & gambrel to funnels, cylinders, brackets, tubes and any custom requirements.

At AgBoss we use a wide array of materials including:

n ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

n Modified PP – Polyolefin Elastomer

n HDPE High Density Polyethylene

n Acrylic – Poly(Methylmethacrylate)

n PP – Polypropylene

n PC – Polycarbonate

n LDPE – Low Density Polyethylene

n POM – Acedtal

n Nylon HTF 86X

Max Part Weight: 134g (PS)

Max Part Weight: 2873g (PS)

PLASTIC ROTATIONAL MOLDING

Shuttle 3000 Rotational Molding Machine

The Shuttle 3000 Is used for manufacturing large/medium hollow plastic products and articles. The most commonly used raw materials are High density polyethylene (HDPE ) and Low density polyethylene (LDPE). After the powdered polymers are poured into the molds, they are heated and rotated bi-axially by the arms, which are fixed to very powerful motors, this makes the powder inside the mold to melt and evenly distributed on the inner walls of the molds. After the molten material is evenly distributed, the mold is allowed to cool to let the thermoplastic solidify. As the material solidifies, it shrinks thereby de-attach itself from the inner walls of the mold.

Graphics, logos and text can be molded into the product in any combination of colours. Being permanently embedded in the polymer, they will not deteriorate with age and cannot be removed chemically.

For example the Shuttle 3000 Machine can produce: large troughs, Bins, play equipment etc.

Here are just a few of the design advantages of using rotomoulding for your next manufacturing project:

■ GREATER DURABILITY

Products are made from one piece of hollow plastic rather than welding or bolting together several parts. This means that your products are less likely to fall apart due to weak joints.

■ WIDE RANGE OF SHAPES

Plastic is a very versatile and flexible material. You can make virtually any type of custom shape.

■ VARIETY OF FINISHES, TEXTURES AND COLORS

■ CONSISTENT WALL THICKNESS

The application of molten plastic is very precise, which means you can create a consistent wall thickness around your products. This reinforces the products strength and hardiness.

■ LIGHTER WEIGHT

■ RESISTANT TO RUST, CORROSION AND UV RAYS

■ SAFER FOR HUMANS

Our poly mix complies with the Australian standards.

SHUTTLE 3000

■ Max Load: Straight arm: 1500kg

■ Max Load: L arm: 1000kg

■ Oven Dimension: 3000

■ Oven Type: Hot air convection

■ Oven Temperature: 400ºC/752ºF

■ Negative Pressure cooling fan: 2 sets/station, 0.75kw

■ Fan Volume: 2*3300m3/h

■ Water spray nozzles (air assist, air+water): 2 nozzles/ fan/station

PLASTIC ROTATIONAL MOLDING

Carousel 1600 Rotational Molding Machine

A four-arm fixed carousel machine is used by AgBoss for high-volume production runs of medium-sized products.

Each arm is 90 deg apart and is controlled by a turret in the centre. Because they are fastened to the turret, all four arms revolve in the machine; one is in the heating station, the other in the cooling station, and the third and fourth are at the workload station.

A key process asset of the static arm carousel device is the ability to operate several molds of diverse sizes and material needs. Different materials can be run on each unit, and molds can be quickly changed without affecting production times.

Graphics, logos and text can be molded into the product in any combination of colours. Being permanently embedded in the polymer, they will not deteriorate with age and cannot be removed chemically.

At AgBoss our Rotational Molding machines use a wide array of materials including:

n PE & XPE - Polyethylene

n PA - Nylon

CAROUSEL 1600

■ Three stations: heating, cooling & disassembly

■ Max Load: Straight arm: 300kg

■ Max Load: L arm: 200kg

■ Oven Dimension: 1600

■ Oven Type: Hot air convection

■ Oven Temperature: 400ºC/752ºF

■ Negative Pressure cooling

fan: 2 sets at station, 1.1kw

■ Fan Volume: 2*3300m3/h

■ Water spray nozzles (air assist, air+water): 2 nozzles/ fan/station

n PP – Polypropylene

n PA6 & PA12

PLASTIC BLOW MOLDING

Blow molding is a type of plastic forming process for creating hollow plastics products made from thermoplastic materials. The process involves heating and inflating a plastics tube known as a parison or preform.

The parison is placed between two dies that contain the desired shape of the product. Air is then supplied to expand the tube causing the wall to become thinner and conform to the shape of the mold. Once the blowing process is complete, the product is then cooled, ejected, trimmed and prepared for the secondary processes.

AgBoss have the PTB80 SERIES (30L) which is an accumulator head type blow molding machine. We produce Jerry cans, megaflow fittings and any hollow plastic products, our maximum size is 20 litres.

AgBoss manufacturing facility has a complete close loop recycling process across all machinery, this means all virgin materials that come into the AgBoss facility leave our facility as a non single use plastic item ensuring all plastics and off cuts are recycled back into production.

The blow molding process is highly complex and requires the expertise of professional designers and engineers. Please contact us with your questions; our team is happy to help guide you through the process.

Blow Molding materials we work with:

■ ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

■ PP – Polypropylene

■ HDPE High Density Polyethylene

■ LDPE – Low Density Polyethylene

PTB80 SERIES (20L)

n Maximum Container size 20L

n Maximum Mold size (W*H)600 x 1000 mm

Hot Melt Welding Machine

Hot Plate Welding is a thermal welding technique capable of producing strong, air-tight welds in thermoplastic parts. When using thermal energy in a tightly controlled manner, thermoplastic parts can be heated to molten temperatures very quickly and then joined together. Hot plate welding is used for a variety of applications including tanks, automotive lamps, plastic pipes etc. The process is tailored to suit each project by manufacturing custom molds to accurately hold the components in position.

KLC - 5060

n Working area: 500 x 600

n Productivity: 2-5pcs/minute

n High stretch, hermetic welding effect

n Watertight and airtight welding

To start the process the components are loaded into the mold, a hot point moves between the two parts before they move onto the hot plate. The melt time elapses and the parts move apart with the hot plate moving away. The two melted parts are then brought together and as they cool down the plastic welds together. Once cool the welded components are removed from the mold. We offer fully customised solutions. Our team is happy to guide you through the process.

LASER ENGRAVING

XM- 4060 (Co2 Laser Cutting & Engraving Machine)

Our Laser cutting engraving machine is widely used in cutting PP, ABS, acrylic, MDF and plywood. Engraving acrylic, glass, MDF, wood, double color board, bamboo etc. We offer fully customized solutions within your budget and timelines.

XM - 4060

n Engraving area: 400 x 600mm

n System environment: Windows

n Graphic format supported: Files from Coreldraw, Photoshop, AutoCad. (BMP, JPG, PCX, TGA, TIFF, PLT, CDR, DMG, AI, DWG, DXF

n Location precision: <0.01mm

n Cutting Thickness: 0-10mm (depends on different materials.

n Sloping engraving: Yes

LF3015GAR Fibre Laser Cutting Machine

AgBoss have invested in a new customised LF3015GAR Fibre Laser/Cutting machine that delivers a broad spectrum of capabilities. Enabling our team to provide solutions to our customers requirements.

By investing in this latest technology, we have the ability of offering automated processing which has the flexibility to accurately cut standard steels and non-ferrous materials in a range of thicknesses. This technology combines high machine dynamics, intuitive machine operation, and advanced automation options to maximize productivity no matter the application.

We’re a specialised provider supporting a number of different industry sectors. Our trained staff utilise the very best CNC laser and folding technology, ensures that we deliver on our clients expectations.

Laser Cutter Tube Cutter

n Flat Bed

n 1500mm x 3000mm bed (x2)

n Sheet / Plate

- up to 20mm Mild steel

- up to 10mm Stainless steel

- up to 10mm Aluminium steel

- up to 3mm Galvanised

- up to 2mm Zinc

- up to 8mm Brass

- up to 4mm Copper

n Up to 8m lengths, 200mm x 200mm max

n CHS, SHS, RHS, I-Beam, C-Channel, Angle, Flat Bar

- up to 20mm Mild steel

- up to 10mm Stainless steel

- up to 10mm Aluminium steel

- up to 8mm Brass

- up to 4mm Copper

LF3015GAR

■ Fiber Laser /Cutting Machine

■ Laser source: IPG 3000W YLR

■ Working platform load 1000kg

■ Maximum load of chuck 200kg

■ Control system: Cypcut

MACHINING LATHE

Coming Soon!

We will provide high-precision machining services for clients in various industries who require top-quality metal parts for their products and applications.

Our metal CNC machining process meets all international guidelines and standards. Our team of expert engineers and machinists is on hand to support you throughout the entire process – from design to delivery.

METAL PRESSING

Coming Soon! - (early 2023)

A new CNC Synchronised Hydraulic Brake Press, for converting flat metal sheets into specific shapes. The Brake Press does a number of metal forming techniques — blanking, punching, bending and piercing, to name a few.

With a large scale fabrication floor and experienced team we make sure the process is smooth and quality assured final product.

CNC BRAKE PRESS

n 7 Axis CNC brake press

n 175T - 3100 mm bedsegmented tooling

n 410mm throat depth

Our workshop features equipment that specializes in welding all types of material including Mild steel, Stainless steel and Aluminium. Our team utilizes technology such as Lincoln Digital Programmable welders to produce a high-quality product. All material can be finished to the highest industry standards and requirements.

GENERAL WORKSHOP CAPABILITIES

Our fully equipped workshop has the ability to execute projects of any size and complexity. We have the capability, experience and professional personnel to successfully complete projects of any shape or size ensuring delivery times are met on budget.

n Rod Rolling

n Notching

n Linishers

n Grinders

n Band Saw

n Cold Saw

n Plasma Cutter

n Oxy/Acetylene

n Pedestal Drilling

n Guillotine

AgBoss is constantly upgrading and expanding its workshop capabilities in order to meet and exceed our client’s needs, no matter how large or complex their requirements.

SCREEN AND PAD PRINTING

The print shop has a wide range of printing capabilities ranging from screen printing on flat and cylindrical surfaces, pad printing, 3D printing and vinyl cutting.

We custom brand our range of jugs, buckets, scoops, rain gauges and shovels, but can also arrange printing on custom products as well.

CAPABILITIES:

SCREEN PRINTING

n Ability to print on flat cylindrical and conical surfaces

n Capability of up to 4 colours

n Ability to develop and mix printing inks to match the customers brand colours

n Develop & manufacture specialised printing screen

n Develop artwork on to screens

n Volume printing capability

PAD PRINTING

n Ability to develop and mix printing inks to match the customers brand colours

n Develop artwork on to printing plates

n Ability to print on flat surfaces

n Volume printing capability

VINYL CUTTING

n Develop vinyl artwork

n Cut vinyl letters, numbers and logos for all surfaces

n Provide application solutions

3D PRINTING

n Develop 3D image sample

n Develop visualisation samples

S1200R SCREEN PRINTER

n Print area: 500mm x 300mm

n Print colors: 4

n Graphic format supported: AI, PDF & CDR

n Max cutting width 600mm wide

n Max length 20000mm

PAD PRINTER

n Print area: 500mm x 300mm

n Print colors: 1

n Graphic format supported: AI, PDF & CDR

VINYL CUTTER

ENGINEERING DESIGN

If you have an idea for a new product or cannot buy a product that you need, we will help you through the process. Our engineers use the latest drafting and design software. They create designs from concept to the finished product.

Call us to discuss your requirements.

ROBOTICS & MACHINE AUTOMATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

AgBoss can facilitate your project from concept through to final finished volume production. We project manage your requirements by using an integrated network of skilled specialists who can provide industrial design, prototype creation, tooling design including mold flow analysis and creation of your production tooling.

PROJECT STAGE PROJECT TIMELINE

STEP 1: THE BRIEF

STEP 2: PRODUCT CONCEPT

STEP 3: PRODUCT DESIGN

STEP 4: PROTOTYPE

STEP 5: TOOL DESIGN

STEP 6: TOOLING MANUFACTURE

STEP 7: TOOL TRIAL

STEP 8: MARKETING

STEP 9: PRODUCTION & PRODUCT RELEASE

STEP 1: THE BRIEF

The brief is a casual catch up to discuss and understand your vision, and how we can kick the process off to start working on your product concept. This can be anything from a 1/2 hour phone call to a catch up on video call.

STEP 2: PRODUCT CONCEPT

Your ideas can be submitted in the form of a simple sketch through to a more detailed graphic outlining what you want to achieve.

STEP 3: PRODUCT DESIGN

Next our Engineering Designer will turn your concept into detailed specification drawings and product models using state of the art 3D CAD software. From here we can commence the production tooling.

STEP 4: PROTOTYPE

Once production tooling is complete we are able to create a prototype, providing you and your customer with a physical product for your to test your market.

STEP 5: TOOL DESIGN

The next step is to computer analyse the mold filling and cooling to ensure the tool design is optimised for maximum production efficiency. From here a meeting with our toolmaker will confirm final specifications prior to tooling manufacture.

STEP 6: TOOLING MANUFACTURE

Once the final tooling specifications are approved the manufacture of your tooling will commence. During the manufacturing process you will receive regular progress reports keeping you up to speed.

STEP 7: TOOLING TRIAL

On completion of the final tool, trialling is conducted at the toolmakers premises to ensure your product meets the design specifications.

STEP 8: MARKETING

During the tooling stage all marketing, advertising, packaging and instructional literature is also developed and approved to ensure it’s completion coincides with your product’s production.

STEP 9: PRODUCTION AND PRODUCT RELEASE

Finally your product is ready for full production. Once production is complete, it can be packaged, labeled and ready for shipment to your nominated destination for release into your market place.

sales@agboss.com.au

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