Orisol has succesfully launched the first fully sustainable soles halogenation production line transforming the rubber sole manufacturing process.
For over three decades, Orisol has been at the forefront of automated manufacturing in the footwear industry, revolutionizing processes with cutting-edge machinery and global partnerships.
Today the R&D center is focusing in making rubber outsoles treatment sustainable, meaning green and automated
This is done by: automating processes to eliminate exposure to harmful chemicals and reduce repetitive manual work aligns with Industry 4.0’s focus on enhancing worker safety and well-being through advanced technologies.
The processes that Orisol promotes can be performed using two of Orisol’s new machines:
1. Oribuff – H2Halo – a rubber outsole halogenation machine that utilizes Orisol-developed and patented chemical process, offering complete rubber surface preparation for cementing. This automatic water-based solution replaces manual buffing and priming processes, providing VOC-free and eco-friendly production.
2. Oribond – OSP411- a patented extra layer of the cementing process that transforms manual to automatic transitions with PU powder coverage that allow long term (over 10 months) of storage.
Two options to use Orisol’s innovative equipment
The simplest way to start is by introducing water-based halogenation. This option uses Orisol H2Halo machine to halogenate the rubber soles through water based automated process. This green process excels in savings and efficiency.
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1J6Y4Li4yA&t=5s
Note that you
can still perform solvent based glueing (although clearly not recommended)
The second more complete option ads the Oribon powder machine excels in achieving uniformity in adhesive application, thereby enhancing the strength and reliability of the cementing process while minimizing adhesive usage per pair. The continuous conveyor system not only boosts productivity but also maximizes efficiency by ensuring that 100% of the powder adhesive is utilized, leaving zero waste behind.
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQKIVAQeuiI&t=3s
