Temperature Control in Latex Glove Production

The ambient temperature plays a significant role in the latex glove manufacturing process. Precise temperature control at each stage is crucial for producing high-quality latex gloves. Below is Fengwang’s summary of how temperature affects latex glove production.

Raw Material Storage Temperature

The production of latex gloves demands high-quality raw materials. Premium natural latex is essential for manufacturing superior latex gloves. Storage temperature directly impacts the quality of the raw materials. If the ambient temperature is too high, natural latex can deteriorate, and microbial growth may increase, leading to a decline in its original properties.

Typically, natural latex should be stored at 10–20°C in a well-ventilated environment. This helps delay the degradation of the latex and prevents premature coagulation.

Production Process Temperature

Multiple stages in latex glove production require precise temperature control to ensure proper film formation.

1. Dipping Process

High temperature: Accelerates latex coagulation, resulting in uneven glove thickness and a rough surface.

Low temperature: Reduces latex fluidity, leading to incomplete dipping and compromised film integrity.

Optimal dipping temperature: 20–30°C.

2. Vulcanization Process

Vulcanization enhances the physical properties of gloves, and precise temperature control is critical to avoid performance defects and safety risks.

Excessive temperature: Causes gloves to become brittle, prone to breakage, yellowing, or darkening, and reduces chemical resistance.

Insufficient temperature: Results in poor elasticity, easy tearing, sticky surfaces, difficult stripping, rough texture, and uneven coloration.

Recommended vulcanization temperature: 100–140°C (varies based on the vulcanization formula and glove thickness).

Conclusion

Through this introduction to temperature control in latex glove production, you now have a clearer understanding of the manufacturing process. For any further questions about latex glove production, feel free to contact us anytime.