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The journey of a condom usually starts
in Southeast Asia, and begins with the collection of latex,
a substance found in several plants, but particularly, not surprisingly
in the rubber tree. The white liquid is “tapped” from the rubber
tree, and its quality carefully evaluated. |
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| From latex trees to customers, 11
magical steps; |
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1. A strictly secret latex mix, the
basis of the condom production, is prepared.
Best raw latex, stabilizers and fine dispersed vulcanization
chemicals are homogenized |
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| 2.The mix matures were kept for a
certain time in curing containers and reaches the required quality
levels. |
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| 3. At the right degree the latex compound
is fed into dip tanks of the production line |
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| 4. Glass formers (in the shape of
the condom you want to make) are fastened to an endless chain,
run one after another through the dipping tank and receive a
thin latex film. |
| dip thrice into dip tanks.. The speed
of the chain and the viscosity of the latex compound define
the required thickness of the condom. |
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| 5. Rotating brushes form a bead at
the open end of the drying semi-processed condoms. |
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| 6. The condoms go through a
vulcanization
zone. |
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| 7. The condoms go into a hot soapy
water bath, which enables the condoms to be wiped from the glass
formers and also remove any chemicals that may still be on the
latex. It also washes the glass clean to start the process from
Step 4. |
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| 8. The still wet condoms are taken
to "condom washing machines" where the condoms are
“washed” with skin friendly powder, which again removes any
residue of chemical that may be left from the previous process.
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| 9. Every single condom must then be
electronically tested, by putting them on a metal phallic shaped
mandrill, and allowing a metal brush to run around the outside
of the condom. If a hole is present an electrical circuit is
made and the condom is rejected automatically. |
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| 10. Next the condoms are sent to the
foiling machine, which seals the tested condoms. Here the condoms
also receive a lubricated coating and this is also where flavours
can be added or other chemicals such as spermicide or benzocaine. |
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| 11. Further tests are made, this time
checking, burst pressure, burst volume, density and stretch
resistance. The condoms are now ready to be put in packs for
the customers needs. Before the condoms leave the factory packed
a final check is made to ensure you get the best condoms in
the world. |
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