Thanks to the already mentioned technical features of the material and the technical solutions adopted in the design, our polypropylene drums minimize the possibility of contamination between the various phases of the process or between different processes.
Intermediate and final washings require less water and time than traditional wooden drums.
Better control of the float temperature → saving of chemicals
When compared to traditional materials (wood, steel), polypropylene is found to give a better thermal insulation. This translates into better temperature control of the float, especially when combined with the solutions proposed for internal heating. Apart from the possible energy savings – however significant – better penetration and consequently more efficient use of chemical products are obtained.
Resistance to chemical agents → flexibility of use
Polypropylene drums can be used in all phases of the tanning process, even those in which more aggressive products are used, or in presence of extreme variations in pH, or with a high risk of contamination. For instance, it is possible to use the same drum both for traditional chrome tanning, and for chrome-free or vegetable processes.
Safeguarding the quality of the leather → no lower grain
The extremely smooth surface of polypropylene and the possibility of rounding or coating any part inside the drum eliminate any problem of abrasion of the grain of the leather during processing.
Bigger internal volume → higher load capacity
With the same external dimensions, due to the reduced thickness of the walls and the different construction techniques, polypropylene drums offer a bigger internal volume when compared to traditional wooden drums, from 10% to 18% (depending on the size of the drum)