The process for manufacturing footwear
What is the process for making footwear?, How is footwear made?
Subject: The process for manufacturing footwear
Footwear manufacturing has not changed significantly over time. It is still done by hand using small-scale, mechanical equipment and rudimentary techniques.
What is the process of making footwear?
6. Mounting: The mold is selected in accordance with the model number. The bottom is made stationary using nails and cement. This is done manually and a special machine is used to press the pieces so that the shoe is formed and shaped properly. Toes and heels are mounted. Then a setting process is conducted to ensure that the shoe fits perfectly to the mold.
7. Attaching the sole by the traditional bonding process: The soles are purchased pre-made. First the sole is marked then punched where the upper is going to be glued. The punching is done by a special machine so glue will saturate better into the sole. Next, the upper is glued to the sole. The temperature is increased for the gluing in a special machine that presses the sole for 30 seconds. Finally, the mold is removed.
8. Finishing: The insole is glued into the shoe, the edges of the soles and linings of the shoe are painted, and seams and lining are washed with a special soap to remove stains and residues from the production process.
9. Dying: This is done in order to make the color uniform. The athletic shoe is then retouched with polish to give it a shine. This is performed with rotating brushes.
10. Packaging: The model number is printed on and the product is packaged in cardboard boxes.
11. Warehousing of finished products: Once packaged, the finished athletic shoes are shelved according to the style and product number.
For connecting the sole to the upper of the shoe, there are different processes such as gluing and sewing. For gluing, polyurethane adhesives are increasingly being used because they provide durability to the bond of the sole to the shoe.
Suppliers of polyurethane adhesives
To search for suppliers or companies that sell polyurethane adhesives, request a quote or price for polyurethane adhesives, or for more information, use our industrial search engine.
We are pleased to introduce Solder de México, a provider of polyurethane adhesives:
Solder de México S. A. de C. V., is a company dedicated to the production and marketing of polyurethane adhesives for use by the footwear industry.
Adhesives products for bonding soles to shoes include:
|
Product |
Description |
|
CROSSER MT-760 |
Solvent-based polyurethane adhesive of medium viscosity from the CROSSER line (third generation polyurethane), used in the footwear industry for bonding the soles of sports and casual shoes. It dries and strengthens quickly. |
|
CROSSER GP-730 |
Solvent-based polyurethane adhesive with medium-high viscosity and high strength. This adhesive is used in the footwear industry primarily for bonding soles to different types of materials. Its rapid drying and high strength facilitate high volume production and the bonding of materials that have high oil or plasticizer content. |
|
CROSSER LC-754 |
Solvent-based translucent-liquid, polyurethane with low viscosity from the Crosser line, used in the footwear industry mainly to strengthen and anchor deeper porous surfaces such as thick leather |
|
CROSSER HS-725 |
Polyurethane adhesive from the CROSSER line that has a high initial tack, is solvent-based, has a medium-high viscosity, and is used in the footwear industry for bonding soles of Thermoplastic Rubber or TR. |
View the Profile, Products, Address and Telephone for Solder de Mexico.
Alternatively, make direct contact with Solder de Mexico to request more information about polyurethane adhesives.
Source:
http://www.pymes.gob.mx/guiasempresariales/guias.asp?s=14&guia=24&giro=2&ins=523
Add comments about this article
Comments about this article
-
- Hide ResponsesDisplay responses
- Report Abuse
-
- Hide ResponsesDisplay responses
- Report Abuse
-
- Hide ResponsesDisplay responses
-
- Hide ResponsesDisplay responses