The original prototype’s design utilised a coil of pipe connected to a plastic circular disk to form a spiral wheel which was used to pump the water, this was a component that Rainsurfer Limited felt could be improved significantly.
Once again, Rainsurfer Limited engaged with the PEM Technology Gateway at IT Sligo, this time to assist in designing and manufacturing a fully functional spiral component to replace the initial rudimentary design. This included initial concept designs, final 3D CAD models, DFM (Design for Manufacture) considerations, manufacturing advice/consultation with a suitable manufacturer for the next generation spiral wheel and project management of the manufacturing process for the final product.
BorgWarner Ireland Limited