RUBBER BAND: MAKING

Rubber bands are tiny little elastic rings used for tying things. Its elasticity is what makes it such a useful article. Now-a-days huge rubber bands are also being made for industrial purposes.

Now, let’s have a look at how the rubber bands are actually made.

Step 1: The first thing is the formulation of rubber. Latex is mixed with other additives to evolve a specific quality holding compound. The compounds vary as per the requirements for a particular set of rubber bands.

Step 2: Next, the tubular form of rubber is processed through a machine called “extruder”. The process is quite similar to the manufacturing of manicotti noodles or hollow pastas.

Step 3: A mandrel or a circular pipe is fitted into a length of the extruded tubing after which it is heated in a pressurized steam autoclave. This heating process better known as “vulcanization”, results into the circular shape and elasticity of rubber. Technically, vulcanization causes a complex chemical change in rubber making it elastic.

Step 4: Once the rubber is vulcanized, the rubber tube coatings are removed from the mandrel and chopped into rings using a rapid speed cutter. These rings can now be called rubber bands.

Step 5: Lastly, the rubber bands are thoroughly rinsed and treated with water to get rid of the chemicals used throughout the process. Later, after a quality inspection, these rubber bands are packed into boxes for sale.

Where to buy?

The rubber band is being sold at Safimex company. If you are interested in this product, pls refer to our product at: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Factory-Wholesale-Natural-Rubber-Band_1600152630245.html?spm=a2747.manage.0.0.e38d2c3cadKSjY

Source: Industrial rubber goods

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