DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

 AOK Health, for over 10 years, has been involved in the design
 and innovation of new products and the improvement of existing rehabilitation,
 exercise and performance equipment.

 Innovative Design

 Our Exercise Engineering Department provides a
 unique skill base to evaluate and/or design the tools
 and techniques of product development. This includes
 knowledge of the physiological response of the body
 when exercising or performing simple functional tasks
 and interacting with various kinds of equipment.

 By fostering research within AOK and with Universities
 across Australia we continue to develop a wide range of
 creative, analytical, experimental and practical skills to
 deal with the many problems that must be overcome to
 improve function control, balance and skill acquisition
 for rehabilitation, fitness, well-being or sporting
 performance.

 Related Articles
 mediBall ^® Specifications
 Duralon Technical Bulletin

Innovative Materials

A 5-year evaluation program at the University of Newcastle helped in the development of Duralon™ a form of PVC.  Duralon™ is ideal for rotational moulding.  This is the process used for hollow objects such as mediBall^®s, DuraBall™, massage balls, Dura Disc™ and medicine balls. Rotational moulding is carried out in four steps.

1. setting the mould
2. heating
3. cooling
4. product extraction

What is Rotational Moulding

First, the required weight of Duralon™ (each ball size is different) is placed into the mould which is then closed.
While rotated around two rotational axes the mould is first heated to the melting and curing temperature of the plastic. Then it is cooled before opening and the finished mediBall^® is removed, then inflated and tested.  It is then inspected, vacuum deflated and packed for shipment.