Uneven Coating of Latex on Formers

Manufacturer: We are glove manufacturers. Occasionally we are experiencing uneven latex pick-up by the formers resulting in uneven coating of latex on the formers.We accept the usual differences in glove thickness from fingers to the cuff but the uneven latex coating is random and a real pain!

John Woon (Senior Latex Consultant): Please look into the followings:

1) Check the cleaning process of the formers to ensure that cleaning with both acid and alkali is effective.

2) The formers should be properly rinsed after washing and dried before entering the coagulant tank. 

3) Ensure the coagulant has an efficient wetting agent.

4) The formers should be hot before the coagulant dip and the heating of the formers should be even.

5) Check the surface tension of the latex to ensure that it is low enough to give good wetting on the formers.

For other related details, please refer to me separate report.