Robomold® Technology Leverages The Full Capabilities of Hostaform® POM RF

Gemstar Manufacturing combines forces with Celanese Chemical Materials to produce the highest quality fuel tanks available on the market with robotic rotational molding technology.

CANNON FALLS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gemstar, the first manufacturer to offer robotic rotational molding in the United States, showcases its capabilities through a newly-published Tech Note co-authored by its vendor partner, Celanese. The Tech Note illustrates how Gemstar’s partnership with Celanese, a global chemical leader, has allowed Gemstar to manufacture premium fuel tanks using single-layer acetal solution designed specifically for rotational molding.

Celanese’s Hostaform^® POM RF delivers unparalleled toughness and rigidity, temperature resistance, wear resistance, and low fuel permeation while Gemstar’s Robomold technology provides ideal precision repeatability necessary for highly-specialized custom parts. This technology produces tighter tolerances, design flexibility, and high control that is unmatched in the industry.

The innovative solutions provided by Gemstar and Celanese’s partnership combine high-quality and EPA/CARB compliant products unmatched by its competition. The precise process allows for optimization of material and reduction of processing time by up to 50% compared to industry average. These tanks can accommodate a nearly endless array of fuel types and the streamlined design is formulated through a single-layer solution, contrary to other options on the market.

To learn more about Gemstar Manufacturing and Celanese Materials partnership, visit https://www.gemstarmfg.com/education/technote_hostaform/

About Celanese Materials

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese’s global chemistry, technology, and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

About Gemstar Manufacturing

Gemstar Manufacturing is an engineering-based solutions provider with 60 years of manufacturing experience and knowledge. The company is a family-owned business supported internally by long-term employees. The firm’s history is rooted in custom manufacturing and dedication to a customer-centric organization. Gemstar’s mission is “To test the limits of plastic manufacturing and exceed the expectations of customers.” To find out more about Gemstar Manufacturing and its values, visit www.gemstarmfg.com.