Giant Inflatables Industrial Solutions

Shade shelter for temporary shelter when working outdoors

2011-08-18T23:26:00.000-07:00

Run out of space in your factory?

Inflatable shelter

Have you run out of factory space but have an urgent job to complete?

Are you tired of grindings, and mess all over the factory floor?

Do you create unwanted dust when doing your work in the factory?

Cannot work outside in the yard b because it’s just too hot?

1300INFALTE has just the shade shelter to make all this possible

Inflate it in 2 minutes and your shade shelter is ready

Its versatile its inflatable and can be used anywhere on any surface

So,if you are short of space in the factory

Want to work outdoors but it’s to hot and sunny

Too much glare of your work piece when grinding in the yard

Then an inflatable shade shelter id what you need.

Technical features for our inflatable shade shelters

Made from FR PVC materials

Wind rated to 50km/hr

Hardy ski that is abrasion resistant
Quick and safe to erect
Very compact when stowed
Low energy consumption for inflation fan
Stable in footprint
Rapid inflation - +-3 minutes
Side closure doubles as awning

Call 1300INFLATE to order your Shade Shelter now

and here is a case history

European Museum technology are a leading manufacturer of state of the art museum enclosures and display casings and cabinets. They have a modern factory in Melbourne.

They are often find it useful to work in their extensive yard space. However on sunny days the head and glare from the sun makes it very difficult and uncomfortable to work efficiently.

So up goes the inflatable shade shelter.The portable shade sheltger is quick and simple and they are working in comfort in just a few minutes.

Floating billboards and main high profile events

2010-10-28T23:22:00.000-07:00

Its never worth taking a chance on having a product made that cannot be backed up with "a call away" service.

If its a floating billboard or a set of inflatable cricket nets used at a promotion as part of the main event it needs to be safe reliable and easy for the team to operate.

Floating billboards can be adapted for may uses and here we have one used to catch the polo ball at the Fina World swimming event.

Why not have a floating billboard on the beach and then at sunset take it into the water. Its a perfect place for a large visual eye catching outdoor media application that we find agencies love for their clients

Inflatable pipe plug for low pressure isolation

2010-10-12T04:04:00.000-07:00

The Plug Up range of low pressure bungs and Isolation plugs has a new stable mate
Its the plug-Up sphere and is a great new tool to add to a stable of tested and trusty low pressure inflatable plugs that 1300INFLATE offer the the market.

As with the entire range of Plug- Up isolation plugs this useful pipe plug doesn't need any special high pressure equipment to inflate it. What makes it more interesting is that the shape allows for seating in a pipes ducts or voids that re not to the size its made. So it will seal pipes in a wide 12% range of its made size.

What makes it useful as an added tool is that its short and flexible very compact and easy to manoeuvre thru restricted access..

Its myriad of uses include:

# Close off pipes to keep them clean during maintenance

# Isolate openings from environmental contamination

# Sealing pipes or ducts on plant and equipment during washing down

# Emergency plugging or isolation of drainage points and sumps from spills

# Void forming for casting of sleeves or knuckles.

# Its even been used for a lifting cushion when used together with a series of units

1300INFLATE offer these inflatable pipe plugs - made to order with quick turn around guaranteed. Please visit the web site and send us an email-http://www.1300inflate.com.au/page2PipesPlugs.php

Inflatable tent - now available fully insulated

2010-08-24T04:29:00.000-07:00

EzY Shelter model EzS7045 is one of a range of products produced by 1300inflate. It was used lately in a novel way that has never been done before. It is to be used to store man made snow.

Its a test bed for a new technology that will be used to evaluate how best to store snow that is made during the cold season.

Snow making is a slow process and needs to be stored out of the damaging rain and sun so that that it can be used to extend the season of a ski resort right here in Victoria Australia.

The range of Inflatable tents and workshops known as the EzY Shelter Range of infatable workstations is soon to be available as a fully insulated inflatable tent. It will be available with a range or R values to suit its intended purpose.

For your inquiry into this mazing addition to the range of this versatile Inflatable shelter, give us a call or send us a mail - info@1300inflate.com.au

Fire retardant coatings gives 100% protection

2010-07-18T18:37:00.000-07:00

1300inflate has become the agent for an amazing product that can make any material fire retardant.

Make timber fire retardant

Make fabric fire retardant

Give your safety clothing a fire retardant rating as good as a formula one drivers clothing !

Call us and learn how a nano tech ceramic coating will magically transform your materials [ without any tactile change] with a fire rating with an incredible ISO rating !

Click here and see what we do with paper to flame protect it.

Call 1300inflate or +613 95882626

Its coming soon - nano-tech and inflatable technology marry !

2010-07-15T23:35:00.000-07:00

Its coming soon .........

Want an inflatable cold room ?

.............................Nano- Tech

.................................. aerogels

Want a waterproof membrane that never gets dirty ?

............................Nano-Tech

.................................ceramics

watch this space

.............the technology of the very tiny and the inflatable are about to......................

Dropped a spanner down into a silo lately?

2010-05-04T01:26:00.000-07:00

Factory maintentenence, routine fumigation, plant modification and duct cleaning are all operations that can cause contamination in pipework and ducts.

Plug- Up Isolation plugs are what you need to isolate the pipe or plug from contamination.
Plup - Up Isolation plugs are also used to plug pipes when there is the pssibility of dropping a maintenenace tool into a silo or down a duct or pipe, leading to expensive and inconvenient stopages.
Plug Up Isolation plugs are made to any size and shape and conform snuggly and safely when the need is there.

Call 1300inflate - or email david@1300inflate.com.au and save the tears when things go wrong.

Inflatable technology that breaks the mould

2010-05-04T00:58:00.000-07:00

What have these in common ?
Inflatable rescue craft
Portable docking and loading platforms
Flood gates
Emergency response stretchers

What they all have in common is the new MatrixWeb Technology, a recent release from 1300INFLATE

Call us to discuss an idea that will release you from your old unwieldy technology, and offer you a fast, lightweight and compact solution for your industrial operation that's always a problem.

If you are having to lug heavy and uncomfortable mobile equipment to remote sites, then have a free chat to one of our engineers. They have the know how and the imagination to meet your needs as they helped in the development of the MatrixWeb - drop stitch technology-

loading dock, sound booth, partition wall,stretcher - floating service dock,Flood gate,

Call - 1300inflate - 1300463528 -and discuss your ideas or get some from us - at no cost to you

Drop stitch MatrixWeb technology makes flat inflatables

2010-04-26T21:51:00.000-07:00

From Rescue to Retaining wall

MatrixWeb[r] Drop-stitch Technology

Another advanced industrial solution from 1300INFLATE

This exciting new cutting edge Inflatable technology makes it possible to make a high pressure, flat inflatable product, exhibiting outstanding mechanical strength characteristics in both tension, compression and shear.

MatrixWeb[r] products can inflate safely to a high pressure making them ideal for self-supporting and highly rigid structural elements that need to be portable, quick to deploy and compact to store.

This product got its first rigorous testing as flooring for rescue craft and white water inflatable rafts. 1300INFLATE and our partners have now improved and upgraded this technology in manufacturing the Matrixweb[R] range of inflatable products.

1300INFLATE, who are known for innovation in the use of inflatable industrial products, have truly expanded the boundaries of inflatable products for industrial applications.

For the Building and Construction industry include:-

@ Walls, barriers, partitions and inflatable bollards and sound barriers and attenuators as well

For the Transport and Logistics industry inflatable products include:-

@ Inflatable decks and raised loading platforms, portable loading docks and bays, and dock seals

For Emergency Response:-

@ Inflatable stretchers, Inflatable fall arrest cushions and blast screens, quick deploy floodgates and inflatable flood barriers, rescue craft.

Some of the advantages of MatrixWeb[r] products are:-

Flat surface

Narrow profile

Compact when packed

Durable and easy to maintain

Quick to inflate

Variable pressure and hardness

Conform to unevenness

High stiffness and construction strength

Excellent Thermal and sound insulating properties.

Very versatile in shape and forms that can be achieved.

Available in various thickness.

1300INFLATE have an extensive design and manufacturing capability and offer our clients a complete turnkey service in the development of customised product to demanding specifications.

Why not call us and check out your ideas- or mail david@1300inflate.com.au

The state of art of Inflatable Industrial Products

2009-11-09T20:33:00.000-08:00

The advantages of inflatable structures

Flexible and economical, air-supported structures fill multiple market niches.

Specialty Fabrics Review | October 2009

By Holly O’Dell

The inflatable wall for Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia utilized faceted transparent shapes made of unsupported PVC material. Seam lines and joints had to be very exact to achieve the required architectural result. Photo: 1300 Inflate

When it comes to inflatable products, many people think of bouncy castles, parade floats or dancing tubes used for advertisi ng. But the world of air-supported structures, or inflatables, extends far beyond the use of entertainment and advertising to industrial, military, architectural and aerospace applications.

Whether they’re used as a portable shelter or a payload landing on Mars, air-supported structures offer numerous benefits over traditionally built alternatives. “Typically, inflatables are a more elegant engineering solution because they are simple by design,” says Thad Fredrickson, manager of materials development for ILC Dover in Frederica, Del. “In addition, they require fewer mechanical parts, and they pack tightly and take up very little volume.”

Inflatables provide some eco-friendly benefits as well. “In today’s world when energy and its conservation are in the forefront of development, inflatables offer a low-energy production alternative to comparative products,” says David Abramowitch, managing director of 1300Inflate, a division of Giant International in Braeside, Victoria, Australia. “This advantage is growing by the use of recyclable fabrics, water-based coatings and low-energy fans and blowers.”

Expanding applications

Such advantages have prompted a host of manufacturers to explore possibilities in inflatable products. Abramowitch formed 1300Inflate, which produces air-supported structures for industrial and safety markets, after winning an IFAI Achievement Award in 2007 for a custom project. The massive, transparent, inflatable PVC wall his company crafted for Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia, served as an alternative to a brick-and-mortar construction, which the overhead structure could not support. The geodesic-style wall was designed to protect visitors from winter weather at the outdoor entertainment complex.

Soon after that project, Abramowitch contracted with a large, multinational company looking for help with inspecting its furnace that burns corrosive materials for the production of steam. The process often damages the insulation, which then falls as refractory debris from the furnace walls. The client had in mind a bouncy castle-style product to catch the falling pieces. 1300Inflate’s solution was FallStop®, a sturdy inflatable platform fitting within the furnace that is remotely deployed from outside the danger zone. In addition, the product doubles as a variable height inspection platform.

“We developed a composite material hybrid that included a base fabric of stainless steel woven mesh that was then made into a hybrid laminate,” says Abramowitch. The platform’s composition also includes a rugged PVC-coated nylon surface layer. “It’s a difficult skin to pierce,” he says, “and it can fold up tight to get in and out of the small access door.”

In addition to the safety platform, 1300Inflate focuses on three other types of inflatable products. One type of product involves those that create and modify space, such as buildings, shelters and booths that are self-supporting with a lightweight footprint. Common uses include portable workshops, soda-blasting booths, and triage or emergency-response shelters. Another is comprised of duct, tunnel and shaft closure, and isolation devices. A third type of product encompasses industrial operations, including molds and plugs for fiberglass and refractory requirements, towers for antenna-placement testing, observation platforms and lighter-than-air platforms. The most popular materials that 1300Inflate uses for envelope construction are PVC-coated nylons and polyesters; vinyl coatings offer weather protection, air retention, mildew resistance and easy cleaning.

In an emergency

The Patten Co., Lake Worth, Fla., has also pioneered inflatable products. Its founder, Fred Patten, developed and patented parachute rafts for World War II applications—the first of their kind used in war. The company has continued to develop life rafts and dive rescue boats that seat anywhere from one to 50 passengers. Patten’s product offerings, however, extend far beyond inflatable rafts. The company has also developed airtight shelters for mine safety, offering miners a safe zone for as much as 96 hours. The shelters, which are 5 feet high by 10 feet wide and 16 to 45 feet long, are inflated out of a steel box that continuously pumps breathable air into the chamber.

Another innovation from Patten is the Life Cube®, to be produced for a company called Inflatable World. The shelter, designed to serve as headquarters for disaster victims, is stored as a 50-inch cube and deploys in six minutes or fewer into a chamber that rises 10 feet and sits atop a 49-square-foot floor. Steve Patten, the company’s president, expects the Life Cube to enter the manufacturing stage in the near future. Working with a company called Air Cushions USA, Patten is manufacturing inflatable lifting bags for cars, semi-trailers and airplanes that are turned over or stuck in the mud.

Patten also makes an inflatable for Armor Screen®, a firm that installs hurricane structures on buildings. Patten has produced tubes measuring nearly 100 feet long and 12 inches in diameter that inflate on each corner of a building and attach to screens, creating a system that cuts wind velocity from 150 mph to 15 mph. “Many owners of condo buildings are saying it is better to buy this product than to replace all the windows in the building with impact-resistant glass,” Patten says.

For the majority of its products, the Patten Company uses nylons and polyesters featuring coatings made of vinyl, polyurethane and neoprene.

Out of this world

At ILC Dover, engineers have created a series of inflatable products for military and aerospace applications. For a recent project, the manufacturer crafted a radome (a weatherproof enclosure that protects a microwave or radar antenna), for the U.S. Department of Defense. The bubble housed a radar system used to continually look for long-range ballistic threats in American airspace. ILC Dover used Vectran® for the radome because “it is a strong material that can withstand hurricane-force winds,” says Fredrickson. The company also used Vectran for the airbag impact attenuation system that successfully landed the payloads for both the Pathfinder and MER Mars missions.

NASA has contracted with ILC Dover on a number of applications: a urethane-coated polyester shelter that could stand up to the harsh elements of Antarctica; airbags used in test ground landings of the Orion spacecraft to ease impact; and the Inflatable Re-entry Vehicle Experiment (IRVE), an aeroshell designed to demonstrate various aspects of inflatable technology as the structure re-enters the earth’s atmosphere. Both the Mars airbags and IRVE are coated with a silicone rubber.

Additionally, ILC Dover has manufactured helium-filled aerostats, used for surveillance, that rise up to 15,000 feet and are tethered by high strength textile cables that contain communication and power cables. The aerostats are being employed by the U.S. military in the war in Afghanistan. “This is a perfect application in the war theater because the sophisticated surveillance systems can see significant distances from that height,” Fredrickson notes.

What to consider

The fabrics, coatings and finishing of inflatable products all contribute to their successful operation. In terms of selecting materials, Abramowitch of 1300Inflate lists these important characteristics:

Tensile strength in both warp and weft of the fabric
Tear and rip resistance to reduce accidental damage
Coating adhesion to the fabric under all conditions of operation
Weathering resistance and the ability to easily clean, including resistance to UV degradation, abrasion resistance and retention of physical properties after long periods of exposure
Suitability of the material for joining techniques, which retain the full strength of the base material and integrity and properties of the coatings
Pliability and flexibility to prevent damage during packing, storage and handling, as well as ability to shape conform to applied pressures and forces
Fire-retardant properties and flame spread resistance to meet fire and safety codes
Translucence or opacity, along with insulating properties as the application require

Coatings, meanwhile, contribute to an inflatable’s pliability, weather resistance, durability and color/opacity.

Holding it together

A crucial step in the production process and in ensuring a product’s performance is the joint design. Most manufacturers use radio frequency (RF), applied–heat welding or cementing. Some products are also sewn, though Abramowitch believes that method will eventually fall out of favor.

Based in Fortville, Ind., Genesis Plastics Welding™ is a contract manufacturer that specializes in RF welding of thermoplastic products and components for companies in markets including medical, military, automotive, marine and consumer. The company employs its proprietary RF sealing technology, ecoGenesis, which allows welding of polyethylene, polypropylene and nearly any low-loss polymer in any combination of film, foam, woven fabric and nonwovens.

“The technology is ideal for the replacement of PVC and polyurethane with ‘green’ phthalate-free plastics, as it causes polymers with high dielectric loss factors to respond to RF welding just like PVC,” explains Tom Ryder, vice president of sales and marketing. “ecoGenesis also aids in cost reduction, as it eliminates the need for expensive heat-seal additives and enables the substitution of lower-cost raw materials.”

The technology’s eco-friendly approach is in line with what many manufacturers and fabricators seek today. “By manufacturing with phthalate-free plastics, companies can decrease their carbon footprint and promote healthier manufacturing practices,” Ryder notes. “This process also produces a consistently uniform, high-quality weld that facilitates cost reduction and enhances the long-term performance of our customers’ products.”

Growing bigger

As technology continues to evolve in the world of inflatables, so will the markets and opportunities. “The need for reliable, lightweight and compact shelters that can be rapidly loaded and deployed will be ever growing,” Abramowitch says. “Inflatable products are the only things that meet these requirements.” Ryder agrees with this market prediction. “For support, pressure, cushioning and space filling, inflatables are a great solution. With a world that is always looking for ways to reduce cost, what materials are less expensive than an air-filled inflatable?”

Holly O’Dell is a Minnesota-based freelance writer.

EzY Shelter goes boating.

2009-10-13T00:22:00.000-07:00

The problem with dust control when blasting with any media, soda, sand, ice is ever present when operating on site. It’s not always possible to operate in a conventional blast booth.

So what are the options?

A] Work outdoors - where the dust is not a problem but contamination may be.

B]Build a temporary structure to contain the dust and offer 24 x7 all weather operation.

C] Use an inflatable booth that’s designed for dust containment, 24 x7 all weather service and the complete versatility of a self supported goes anywhere utility booth.

1300infate has managed to take their renowned EzY Shelter design to the water.

A new custom version of this dependable Range has been designed for operation on board ship and on oilrigs. They first hybrid of the EzY shelter has been designed for offering operators on board ship the utility to blast while in operation while crewed. This version is designed for abrasive blasting of hatches on deck and below.
Please feel free to mail us for further info about our range of inflatable shelters, inflatable booths and workshops - info@1300inflate.com.au

Plug Up Isolation plugs

2009-08-31T20:51:00.000-07:00

Plug Up [R] a new product release from 1300inflate.

Plug Up[R] is a cost effective and versatile inflatable void isolation plug.

After more then a year in development, 1300inflate has officially released their new range of low pressure isolation plugs. These made to order inflatable plugs have been developed to fill a niche for closing off pipes in order to isolate and keep them clean and free of moisture, environmental dirt, debris and pollutants.

“ We have never had a plug design that is cheap enough to be used simply for isolating a pipe, duct, or void “ commented David Abramowitch – sales director for 1300inflate. “With the new Plug Up [R] Range of inflatable isolation plugs, we now cover the whole range of plugging, isolation and pressure testing requirements for an ever growing need.”

Plug Up has 100s of uses in closing, isolating, stopping, plugging and restricting low pressure flow, in all shape and sized plugs, ducts, tunnels and voids.

Some examples of the use of Plug Up [R] Inflatable isolation plugs.

Keeping the open ends of pipes and ducts closed and secure overnight.
When pipe laying is taking place, the open pipe ends need protection from site dirt and environmental debris, especially at night when work has ended for the day. Larger pipes may even need to be closed off so animals and even children don’t take refuge or play in the open pipes.

Stopping the flow of air, gas, liquids or dust in pipes where maintenance may be undertaken.
It’s not unusual for a pipe or duct to be susceptible to contamination when plant is being cleaned or serviced. A Plug Up [R] Inflatable Isolation plug is a cheap quick and efficient way to isolate the pipe from the expensive risk of contamination.

A Plug Up [R] plug was recently used when the filters of a cyclone had to be replaced. A Plug Up [R] plug was inflated in the vertical duct prior to the filters being worked on, to eliminate the risk of tools or fasteners falling into the hopper and causing a major stoppage of the plant.

Plug Up also has some innovative uses. A client of ours needed to form a pipe sleeve but didn’t have a form to use for the fiberglass lay-up procedure. We supplied him a simple solution in the form of a 2m dia x 4m long Plug Up [R] plug, which he then used as his form.

Plug Up[R] is manufactured from durable and chemical resistant materials and made to size . Even though each one is made to size and on order we can now offer our clients extremely quick turn around times.

The immediate advantages of this product are that it is extremely cost effective when compared to standard pipe plugs. The material used is very flexible and can conform to variations dimensions.

It’s light and compact when deflated to allow it to get into small openings and access doors.

The nature of the material makes cleaning really easy.

Email your enquiries to info@1300inflate.com.au

Bird Scaring an effective detterent at last

2009-06-09T03:47:00.000-07:00

Now with more installations in the field we have real proof that this form of bird scaring is effective.

This product was formally just an eye catching smile bringer but its now much, much more then that.
We have had clients using them in their fields since we have been producing them, but during the last 12 months we have been really focused on getting testimony and confirmed results.
We have also added many refinements to the operation literally adding bells and whistles when required.
The most popular uses have been in Vineyards, and Cherry orchards but have also had great results scaring ducks off swimming pools.

The Superdome Inflatable Building. An inflatable Frame Masterpiec

2009-03-10T02:06:00.000-07:00

Question –
What does the TV show Top Gear Live and Giant Inflatables Industrial Solutions have in common?
The answer-
Ready Set Go [ http://www.ready-set-go.com.au/]

see video of the event - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At_ki53e-ZU
Question –
What type of large shelter can be packed on a single pallet, offer 176m2 of prime weather proof accommodation and be installed, cabled with power, audio and video feeds and ready for habitation in under 4 hours.

The answer-
It’s a 19m diameter x 9m high Super Dome – inflatable frame tent.

We call it the Superdome.

Call us for more information about this high visibility Inflatable Frame Dome. A portable and very spacious Inflatable building with 176m2 of usable footprint under a versatile cover. http://www.1300inflate.com.au/ or phone +611300463528

Not all work work work

2009-03-03T02:32:00.000-08:00

Some times things that don't inflate get made as well.

Its not a lot of hot air either as these bird men are serious.

They intend to win for the 3rd year in a row.

Tune in for more on the way we do things at Giant Inflatables Industrial Solutions.

Not only can we inflate but we can also fly.

EzY Shelter 6545 Inflatable Frame Portable Shelter

2009-01-26T20:57:00.000-08:00

The New EzY Shelter 6545 is here now!

2009 has brought new innovations to the EzY Shelter range with the launch of the Ezy Shelter EzS6545 model.

It’s a highly compact, portable & rapidly deployed inflatable work shop system that has been redesigned. It now has many innovative and well thought out features and ad on extras that seamlessly integrate with the tested formula and industry approved system.

The 2009 redesign includes an increase in height and length, giving the user a cavernous, comfortable , well lit and ventilated 3m high x 6.5m long x 4.5m wide working area.
The washable cover is now fully integrated with the Inflatable Frame which means that it now automagically unrolls and inflates and then can very simply be packed away. The large and very visible branding panels can be supplied as removable banners, allowing the operator to change the message that passing traffic will see.

As an indispensable tool for increasing profitability to a savvy operator it allows costs and overheads to be kept down. The attractive benefit to your client is that the additional and unnecessary costs of moving the workpiece from your client to your factory is removed. In addition by doing your blasting, painting or site work in a controlled environment at your clients premises, observers in the vicinity, in the shop next door or across the road and passing traffic will see a genuine cost effective and efficient service at work.

The EzY Shelter range is versatile in its design allowing for many different operational purposes. These include, triage centres,briefing rooms, site shelters, evacuation control centres and checkpoints for paramilitary, security and emergency service staff.

One of the most popular features of the modular design is that there is range of extra elements that can turn one shelter into part of a interlinked pod of many, each having its own service trunking, walled off areas and storage compartments.

Available sizes are -4m x 3m - 6m x 3m - 6.5m x 4.5m

Call in for a free quote or receive additional information @ http://www.1300inflate.com.au/
Or call 1300 inflate - 1300 463528

2008-12-01T18:29:00.000-08:00

An article in Fabric Architecture Jan/Feb edition -BY Mason Riddle

Entering Melbourne’s Federation Square through an oddly shaped opening that pierces a giant inﬂatable wall must be something akin to Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole. But unlike Alice, where home turf is no longer visible after her fall, visitors to Fed Square, (as it is referred to locally), can keep an eye on the exterior world from the inside through the transparent structure.
Fed Square is a sprawling complex or “cultural precinct” comprising art galleries, a museum, auditoria, cinemas, cafes, bars and retail all organized around two public spaces, one covered and one open to the sky. As civic-minded as the space is, it is not functional all 12 months of the year.

The challenge? How to close oﬀ the entrance to the atrium area during the winter months in order to make the space more eﬃcient and user-friendly.

Giant Inﬂatables [1300inflate], an Australian company, recently won an IFAI Achievement Award for its creative and sustainable design solution to Fed Square’s many vexing requirements:-
The wall needed to provide eﬀective day lighting; improve the interior, ambient sound quality; be self-supporting since the existing overhead structure was not designed to carry any loads; provide public access; reduce energy use during the winter months; be lightweight enough to be removable, even on short notice; be storable during warm months; be installed in a very short period of time; reflect the radical design aesthetic of the original structure and, cost no more than $30,000.
Traditional bricks, mortar and glass were never a consideration due to the weight load and mobility issues, and the only acceptable, alternative method of closure was a foldaway, glass structural door system that was bid at $187,250 prior to detailing, and was estimated to take 26 days to install.
Enter Giant Inflatables. Their solution? To fabricate a multi-cellular, geodesic-looking inflatable wall manufactured from a transparent PVC material that could be installed quickly. According to Giant Inflatables designer, David Abramowitch, “We came in significantly under budget, and the inflatable was installed in nine ‘after’ hours, when FedSquare was closed at night.”

“The value and huge advantage of designing and installing a self-supporting structure of this nature over a conventional solution of ‘hard’ structure is clear,” states Abramowitch. “The additional costs of a structural engineer, architects and modifications of the existing structure were all eliminated. Also, it is so efficient having a ‘temporary’ self-supporting structure for this kind of requirement.”
Additional advantages of Fed Square’s giant inflatable wall are many. Its very presence created a sense of place or enclosure during the winter months, increasing retail traffic and allowing for more active, year round use of the space. Reduced energy costs for heating the space are considerable and there is noticeable improvement in ambient sound.

In spite of all of its success, the actual aesthetic design of the wall on the front end was challenging. “The radical geometry of the existing building produced some extreme production considerations,” explains Abramowitch. “We were exploring new territory with the material we were using and the manner in which we were using it. Seam lines and the material join position had to be exact in order to achieve the required architectural result. We had to incorporate the dual concerns of function and aesthetic within the stringent requirements. We were fortunate that the client was open-minded and understood that only unconventional solutions would meet their basket of requirements.”
In the end both the client and Fed Square visitors have been impressed.
“There were positive outcomes for the client beyond their expectations,” confirms Abramowitch. “That is the reality of inflatable products. The end user, the client, is always surprised at the positive outcomes beyond their original vision.”

Mason Riddle writes frequently about design and architecture.
http://www.fabricarchitecture.info/

a link to this great read is :-http://www.ifai.com/Awning/0108FA_TOC.cfm

and the magazine can be found at -http://www.ifai.com/Awning/FabricArchitecturemagazine.cfm

www.1300inflate.com.au time

2008-11-25T01:47:00.000-08:00

Its here at last!
Our new website- http://www.1300inflate.com.au/
Why is it called 1300inflate ?
It’s called 1300inflate because 1300inflate is our phone number in Australia!

We ask for and welcome your feedback as it’s a work in process.

1300 inflate is an overview of what we offer our clients as cost saving, smile making inflatable structures and devises that “wont cost the earth”.

We feel it is our way of saying “welcome” and we hope that through the medium of the site 1300inflate.com.au and this blog we will make our clients morph into friends. For those of you who are exploring for the first time, please feel comfortable with your visit. We hope you will give us the opportunity to share our knowledge and experiences with you because thats what we are about.

I also want to thank NousMan [ http://waterwisdom-nousman.blogspot.com/ ] who I have learnt follows my blog- He is the first one to do so and I thank him for the kind words.

Please feel free to mail me, call me, harass me or just offer your comments about the work we do or anything you think may improve the universe when inflated.

For those wondering about the photograph, we first made a portable inflatable gravity conveyor [inflatable slide] for this client who then thought it better if he had one on his yacht!

Keep smiling and help maintain our earth as a working plannet!

Inflatable Space

2008-10-13T18:14:00.000-07:00

New lightweight, Tuffstuff quick to setup Inflatable Field Store [ IFS]

WATCH THIS “SPACE”

Its coming SOON- its nearly complete and its going to be a real winner.
Its designed to allow a truck to be offloaded under cover, and store our clients goods – in a dry climate controlled environment - for a short period until the freight train arrives to take the product to market.
It’s a large versatile and spacious - 12 x 12 x 6m high - portable inflatable shelter.

This version is a HYBRID Inflatable Frame Structure "IFS" with the main arch beam set designed to support a 80kg load! It’s a technological breakthrough with many uses in your industry.

Inflatable pipe plug partnership

2008-10-07T01:03:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Trelleborg Bakker of the Netherlands.
This exciting partnership allows us offer our clients, a much larger range of Pipe plugs and Lifting Bags. We can now also share in the many years of heavy duty experience that they bring with them and add that to our local knowledge.
Their Kevlar reinforced , multi size “Megaplugs” are regarded as the most versatile large bore inflatable pipe plugs in the industry. The range of pipe plugs include those with a bypass of various sizes as well as a range of hollow inflatable plugs that can fit over an existing pipe to form a specialized bypass, or off feed. Municipal Testing of pipe lines is an area where the range is well suited. The plugs can support large back pressures and are ideal for final pipeline pressure testing.

Ezy shelter portable inflatable shelters and workshops

2008-09-23T22:19:00.000-07:00

The Ezyshelter 6050 is here at last. The test drive of this portable, profit-making centre is Lee Kynaston, owner of Eco Sodablast, a company that does on-site cleaning of anything from graffiti to boat antifouling. It’s a remarkable inflatable shelter that has a huge internal space, and clean and business-like lines.
As a portable inflatable shelter for a savvy operator of remote or site services,
there is nothing quite like it on the market. The designers have put a lot of thought into how one person can erect this by remote inflation and then easily pack it away.
The cavernous internal space is well illuminated and the long side windows are positioned at just the right height to offer privacy and a high level of direct light. While the view of the blue sky makes it feel even more airy than it is.
Optional extras include clear doors for even greater internal light as well as an easy loading trolley that makes packing onto a ute or van a simple, no-strength operation.
It is ideally suited as a shelter for a soda/sand blasting setup, field workshop, car-cleaning business or for any onsite operations that require a clean controlled environment. One satisfied operator - a pipeline contractor, is using a modified version as an inflatable welding shelter for joining water pipes in.

The design looks smart and practical and in our opinion is the finest frame structure inflatable shelter on the market today.

Our amazing supplier profiles: Profile 1

2008-07-15T19:28:00.000-07:00

Giant International has long been known for its commitment to client service and satisfaction.
We have a long-held belief that our suppliers play a large role in this team commitment. Only with their incredible service and support, are we able to pass on to you, our valued clients, the offers and services we provide.
Bainbridge International is one such supplier. We take great pleasure in profiling them on our blog:

Bainbridge world wide have been in business for over 91 years they now supply over 2600 products world wide to over 80 different countries. Primarily they have supplied sailcloth and marine & recreational fabrics & hardware. In more recent years they have diversified into other markets like inflatable advertising, flag & banner, and medical markets with specialty fabrics & hardware.

Our company has a philosophy of providing the best service we can to our customers. We continually listen to our customers and constantly try to source new or better products to better suit their needs. We want to work if not partner with our customers to provide better products & services.

We pride our selves on getting orders out on time and making sure we keep more than adequate stocks of fabric and hardware. If we don’t have stock we will endeavor to do everything we can to obtain goods to meet our customers lead times.
Bainbridge stands behind any product we sell and will support any of our customers should they have any issues with our products.

If any of our customers need a product or have an idea for a new product or service we have over 300 suppliers & manufacturers we deal with so we can source nearly any thing you may need.

Steve Clemens
General Manager

Fallstop

2008-07-13T20:15:00.000-07:00

OVERHEAD DEBRIS FALL ARREST AND INSPECTION SAFETY PLATFORM

The FALLSTOP is an essential tool for safety minded service operators.

A revolutionary system to facilitate the safe inspection of mine shafts, furnace plants or similar vessels and voids where overhead falling debris may cause injury.

FALLSTOP is a falling object arrest platform and inspection deck. Its uniqueness is that it is remotely deployed from outside the danger zone.

A history of its development:

FALLSTOP was originally developed and tested for Visy Recycling plant's furnace maintenance project.

The end-user advantages to using this technology:

Rapid turnaround and short production downtime.

Saves money and time - compared to conventional systems.

Simple to operate and maintain.

Installed by an in-house service team.

Specialist installation crew not required.

The most cost-effective solution available to meet required OH&S requirements.

Compact to pack and store.

Completely reusable.

Installed in hours saving the cost of subcontractors and equipment hire.

Allows for maintenance to take place soon after the vessel cools down.

Field tested with verified technology that is now in constant use.

Simple to customise and repair.

Available with many add-on, task-specific solutions.

Available with or without BYPASS ducts.

Ezy shelter portable inflatable shelters and workshops

2008-07-09T19:49:00.000-07:00

The Ezy Shelter range of inflatable space solutions are designed for the savvy mobile technician or service crew, mobile field services and paramilitary requirements. The Ezy shelter range of workstations, fill the need to work in a protected, safe and controlled environment while outdoors on site. They are designed to protect the service man from the rain, sun and dust while doing their work.
Ezy Shelter is a lightweight portable air inflated workstation. It is constructed of industrial grade vinyl coated nylon fabric which is treated to be both UV and flame resistant. The shelter is inflated by a heavy duty fan which operates on normal household current, truck battery, generator of petrol.
Ezy Shelter is designed to operate in all weather conditions providing the technician a dry, clean, and well-illuminated environment. Because it is portable, it allows the technician to move his controlled environment from worksite to worksite. When properly secured, Ezy Shelter can withstand winds of 42km/h.
Why an INFLATABLE shelter? An inflatable is compact, simple and is erected in minutes by the push of a button. By using air for support, set up time is rapid and there is no need for cumbersome poles or damaging ground stakes. Pack up time is also quick. An experienced technician can set up a Ezy shelter is less than five minutes. Actual inflation time for the ES3000 is under one minute. Pack up takes about ten minutes.

Inflatable Wall at Federation Square

2008-07-08T23:47:00.000-07:00

With the increasing awareness and urgency for becoming energy efficient, the administration at Federation Square took the next step in bringing the heating costs of the atrium under control by commissioning Giant Inflatables to add an additional section to the inflatable wall that we build 3 years ago. The design brief was again to reflect the geometry of the building and to snuggly fit the removable inflatable wall to the existing structure to reduce the cold air draft that winter brings with it. It was a pleasure working with Peter Brace, of Federation Square Management who went out of his way to make sure that everything was ready for our team to perform the inflatable wall installation in a comfortable and hassle-free environment. Thanks.