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− | The [[leather]] has to reach the desired [[Thickness of leather|thickness]] in the [[tannery]]. To achieve this, the skin is first [[Split leather|split]]. Next a shaving machine, comprising knives arranged in a spiral formation, shaves the [[flesh side]] of the leather until the appropriate thickness is obtained. The fibres are cut to an even thickness | + | The [[leather]] has to reach the desired [[Thickness of leather|thickness]] in the [[tannery]]. To achieve this, the skin is first [[Split leather|split]] on the splitting machine. Next a shaving machine, comprising knives arranged in a spiral formation, shaves the [[flesh side]] of the leather until the appropriate thickness is obtained. The fibres are cut to an even thickness. |
The shaved leather fibres are then pressed and undergo a waste treatment process e.g. incineration. In some cases, shaved leather fibres are also used to produce [[bonded leather]]. | The shaved leather fibres are then pressed and undergo a waste treatment process e.g. incineration. In some cases, shaved leather fibres are also used to produce [[bonded leather]]. |
Revision as of 15:58, 28 February 2017
The leather has to reach the desired thickness in the tannery. To achieve this, the skin is first split on the splitting machine. Next a shaving machine, comprising knives arranged in a spiral formation, shaves the flesh side of the leather until the appropriate thickness is obtained. The fibres are cut to an even thickness.
The shaved leather fibres are then pressed and undergo a waste treatment process e.g. incineration. In some cases, shaved leather fibres are also used to produce bonded leather.
Shaving. Checking the thickness.
Leather fibres are shaved.
Video about the leather production
The leather production in a modern tannery.
Additional information
Process steps in the leather production |
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storage - soaking - liming - fleshing - splitting - pickling - tanning - neutralising - withering - sorting - shaving - dyeing (through colouring) and fatliquoring - drying - finish - softening - final check |
Tanning methods |
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Chrome tanning - Vegetable-tanned leather - Synthetic tanning - Tanning with fats and oils |