When there is no room for error
Client VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S Website https://www.viking-life.com
Viking is the world's largest supplier of maritime evacuation systems.
With Prototech as a partner, we have been able to upgrade the VEMC MiniChute System, with cost-effective wear covers that ensure Vikings well known reliable and intuitive use.
Vacuum casting
Prototech has advised Viking to use vacuum casting as the ideal production method, based on their desire to produce quality plastic items in a series of 20 units.
Hei-Cast 8150 is a modern polyurethane material that offers ABS-like quality. It is highly resistant to wear and tear, and offers superb dimensional stability, which made it an ideal choice for this product.
Material Hei-Cast 8150
Prototech has been involved as a sparring partner during the design process, and has been able to recommend hollowing out many of the parts and adding internal ribs. This has resulted in a strong product with a significant saving in production costs.