Functions of three different equipment in ball manufacturing

In ball manufacturing, the inner equipment, middle rubber tire equipment, and leather-covering equipment play distinct and crucial roles, working together to create high-quality ball products. Here's a detailed look at their functions:

inner equipment

The inner equipment is the heart of a ball, providing the fundamental elasticity and shape. The inner equipment is dedicated to the production and refinement of the inner equipment.

Raw Material Preparation: It starts by processing rubber and other materials. Through techniques like plasticizing and mixing, the raw materials gain the right plasticity and elasticity.

Molding: Using precise molds and advanced forming technology, the prepared material is shaped into the inner equipment. In the case of football inner equipment, the rubber sheet is heated, softened, and then formed into a spherical shape through stamping and vulcanization processes.

Quality Testing: Once the inner equipment is formed, it is inflated to check its air-tightness and elasticity. Any flaws in the inner equipment can affect the ball's performance. Testing equipment helps identify and reject defective inner equipment.

 

middle rubber tire equipment

The middle rubber tire equipment lies between the inner equipment and the outer skin. It serves to protect the inner equipment and enhance the ball's strength and stability. The middle rubber tire equipment is responsible for creating and applying the middle rubber tire equipment.

Material Bonding: This equipment bonds different materials, such as nylon and polyester fibers, to the inner equipment. These materials add durability and stability to the ball. In volleyball production, nylon mesh is carefully bonded to the inner equipment using this equipment.

Strengthening and Shaping: After bonding, the middle rubber tire equipment is further strengthened and shaped. Through heating and pressing, the materials are integrated, making the middle rubber tire equipment more robust.

Size Control: To ensure that the ball meets the required standards, the middle rubber tire equipment precisely controls the size of the middle rubber tire equipment. This includes regulating the diameter and thickness according to the type of ball being made.

Sticking to the leather equipment

Leather-covering is the final and visible step in ball manufacturing. The leather-covering equipment is used to attach the outer skin to the middle rubber tire equipment. It shapes the ball's appearance into the desired shape, and also affects its feel, and playability.

Cutting machine: Based on the ball's design, cuts the outer skin to the required dimensions. For basketballs, the outer skin is usually cut into several pieces of a specific shape.

Gluing and Attachment: Glue is applied to the middle rubber tire equipment and the outer skin. The equipment then presses the outer skin onto the middle rubber tire equipment, ensuring a strong and even bond. The pressure and temperature during this process are carefully controlled to avoid any defects.

Embossing and Finishing: Finally, the ball undergoes an embossing process. This not only improves the ball's grip but also gives it a unique appearance.