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We all have a great idea for new products at least once. Maybe it’s a way to simplify something in your work, or maybe it’s a new kind of toy for kids. So if you’re done slaving away under an ungrateful 9 to 5 boss, why not try taking your idea big? In this article, we are going to discuss some of the details of making your inflatable products so that you can start pitching your idea or even take them straight to being ready to sell.
prep work
An idea of what your product looks like is not enough to do it. You need to start thinking about the specific sizes and patterns to make it. Just having a hot air sealing service is not going to get that inflatable product made! You’ll want pictures or a drawing of what your product should look like so you can explain it to other people.
You’ll also want to make sure you have the rights to make the product legally. If you’re not sure, look it up yourself or even consider getting help from a law firm that specializes in patents, trademarks, and copyrights. If you’re serious about creating your product, especially if it’s a new idea, you’ll want to protect your IP and make sure you can’t get sued for using an idea that already exists.
get some blueprints
Now is the time to get serious about product manufacturing. You will need at least one prototype if you want to present the product to a company or investor and you want it to look good! You will need to set up some plane patterns for your inflatable product. You can do it yourself or consider hiring an engineer familiar with inflatable products. You will also want to specify what material you want to use. In most cases, vinyl will be your go-to, but if you’re designing something heavier, you can discuss this with your prototype builder.
get a builder
To make something inflatable we know it has to be leak proof, sewing it at home is not enough! So how do the pieces come together to ensure a leak-proof seal?
That’s where a hot air sealing or hot wedge sealing service comes into play. These services are what you will need and they specialize in working with vinyl or other plastic based materials that you will be handling. If you’re not familiar with what this service does, take a look at an inflatable pool toy. You’ll notice a smooth plastic seam around its edges or along its length to give it shape. That’s a hot wedge sealing service.
There are a few different methods that you can use to make your product. It will depend on the materials and design of the product which method should be used. Here’s a brief breakdown:
Radio Frequency Welding – uses electromagnetic energy to join thermal materials with heat and pressure. They make fantastic quality seams and are best for very large multi-material products.
Hot Air Sealing – By using a nozzle to put hot air between two layers of material, hot air sealing service is best suited for closed chamber or tube type construction. It works great for complex setups or on a heavier material.
Hot Wedge Sealing: Service generally used when RF welding or hot air sealing cannot be used. It is a tightly controlled method for plastic welding, making it ideal for tight dimensional tolerances.
You will want to be very selective with your builder, especially since they will help you create your product! You want to pay for a quality prototype that you can use to present your idea! Considering that your builder will have the most experience making different types of products, you can also ask them questions and get a better understanding of which one may be to improve the product, as well as get quotes for how much the product will cost.
Once you’ve designed your prototype to your specifications, you’re ready to begin your business presentation!