China Tianjin Recare Co., Ltd.

QA/QC Introduction

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. From latex trees to customers, 11 magic steps:

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.

2.The mix matures were kept for a certain time in curing containers and reaches the required quality levels.

3.At the right degree the latex compound is fed into dip tanks of the production lline.

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.

5.Rotating brushes from a bead at the open end of the dryinng semi-processed condoms.

6.The condoms go through a vulcanisation zone.

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.

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.

9.Every single condom must then be electronically tested, by putting them on a metal phallic shaped model, and allowing a metal brush to run around the outside of the condom.If a hole is present an eletrical circuit is made and condom is rejected automatically.

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.

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 condoms needs.Before the condoms leave the factory packed a final check is made to ensure you get the best condoms in the world.

Test Equipment and Facilities