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Customised Portable Shelter serves as an Inflatable Pit Stop Shelter

Giant Inflatables Industrial created a custom portable shelter for Mike Carney Toyota, delivering a portable, durable solution ideal for on-site vehicle maintenance.

Back Ground

COMPANY:
Mike Carney Racing
LOCATION:
Townsville, Queensland

Mike Carney Toyota, a leading automotive dealership and sponsor of the Mike Carney Racing Team, sought a versatile, portable shelter to support their team during races across Australia. They required a robust, weather-resistant workspace with ample room for an Iveco Van, allowing maintenance, repairs, and team coordination in an enclosed, controlled environment. Mike Carney Toyota approached Giant Inflatables Industrial to develop a solution combining industrial strength and easy mobility.

Design and Fabrication

Giant Inflatables Industrial designed a custom Inflatable Pit Stop Shelter covering approximately 63 square meters (7000 mm in internal length, 7650 mm in width, and 4850 mm in height). The shelter’s spacious interior and drive-through configuration enabled the team to perform vehicle servicing seamlessly, with dedicated areas for tools, supplies, and workspace customisation.

Constructed from industrial-grade materials, the shelter withstands rugged conditions, making it suitable for various trades. It can be set up by a small team in minutes and is easily stored, compressing to just 1.2 square meters for transport. This efficient, portable design demonstrates Giant Inflatables Industrial’s commitment to providing high-quality, adaptable shelter solutions tailored to industrial and automotive needs.

A closer look

The first large section can be used for tools, supplies, an office, a change room, or a rest area. In this case, the second section was used to shelter an Iveco service truck.
The first large section can also be used for tools, supplies, a field office, a change room, or a rest area.
The second section is a drive-in and drive-out configuration, allowing seamless vehicle movement and efficient pit-stop operations.

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Background

COMPANY:
Mike Carney Racing
LOCATION:
Townsville, Queensland

Giant Inflatables Industrial, known for its expertise in the mining, power generation, construction, and defence sectors, temporarily shifted focus to assist its sister division, Giant Inflatables, with an unprecedented challenge: building the world’s tallest inflatable airdancer. Leveraging its engineering capabilities, the team designed and fabricated a 50-metre inflatable tube man, overcoming complex technical and environmental hurdles. This collaboration demonstrated Giant Inflatables Industrial’s adaptability and commitment to delivering innovative solutions beyond its traditional industrial focus.

Unique Challenge

Giant Inflatables Industrial provided technical advisory and fabrication expertise to its sister division, Giant Inflatables, to engineer a 50-metre inflatable tube man for Amber Energy’s marketing initiative in Melbourne’s CBD. The project required precision engineering and innovative materials to overcome unique challenges.

Fabric Technology from a Different Sector

The team utilised spinnaker cloth, a material renowned in professional sailing for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio to achieve the ideal balance of strength, flexibility, and lightweight properties. It was designed to endure high wind pressures and provided the durability needed to withstand continuous airflow stresses while maintaining the tube man’s dynamic motion. Its flexibility and resilience ensured stable performance and safety in Melbourne’s variable weather, showcasing the team’s ability to adapt advanced materials for innovative engineering solutions.

Custom Engineered Fan

A custom high-velocity fan was engineered and fabricated to meet the unique demands of the 50-metre inflatable tube man. Where standard fans lacked the power and precision required to maintain consistent airflow over such a large structure, engineers at Giant Inflatables Industrial designed a solution capable of generating a powerful, controlled air current that could keep the tube man fully upright, even in Melbourne’s variable wind conditions.

The fan incorporated high-strength materials to endure continuous operation and was equipped with advanced airflow stabilisation technology to prevent fluctuations that could cause instability. Its design also reduced noise, ensuring minimal disruption in the busy CBD environment. By balancing power, efficiency, and durability, the fan became a critical component of the project, ensuring the tube man performed reliably throughout the week-long campaign.

Testing occurred in Melbourne’s backcountry, where engineers assessed inflation safety, fan efficiency, and wind response. A smaller, 30-metre version was also developed for unfavourable weather scenarios.

Results

The Amberman debuted in Melbourne’s CBD, operated by Giant Inflatables’ team to ensure safe assembly and compliance with municipal regulations. The inflatable was activated during optimal renewable energy availability, symbolising Amber Energy’s commitment to sustainable practices. The week-long event, live-streamed and shared on social media, achieved widespread visibility and reinforced Amber Energy’s eco-friendly message.

Worlds tallest air dancer
The team used spinnaker cloth, a material highly regarded in professional sailing for its outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, to attain an optimal blend of strength, flexibility, and lightweight characteristics.
Worlds tallest air dancer
Giant Inflatables Industrial created a high-velocity fan that produces a strong, controlled airflow, ensuring the tube man remains fully upright, even amid Melbourne’s unpredictable wind conditions.
Worlds tallest air dancer
Testing occurred in Melbourne’s backcountry, where engineers assessed inflation safety, fan efficiency, and wind response.
Worlds tallest air dancer

A closer look

A custom high-velocity fan was engineered and fabricated to meet the unique demands of the 50-metre inflatable tube man.
Several tests were conducted in Melbourne’s backcountry to determine how the giant inflatable would function under different wind conditions.
The custom-fabricated fan produces a controlled air current that keeps the tube man fully upright in Melbourne’s variable wind conditions.
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