CZECH RESEARCH PLANS FOR THE LEATHER, RUBBER AND PLASTICS INDUSTRIES

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l.,- Czechoslovak rubber and leather industries are conducting research on
the problem of finding dorestic substitutes for imported ray materials and
of :L:iproving rothocls and products of the rEanufacturin process. fioso rch
is directed mainly at the improvement of the quality of plastics and synthetic
iVSber. In the leather industry special attention is being "c iircn ;to research
directed at a greater utilization of po ,yvi.ny1chloride, o as a cubti tute . for
te_-,b:i.lo base. At-,I nptc are being : ac,e to i>icroase tlle'use of''done tic a
synthetic tannins in place of imported tannins, 11ono rch in the rubber.
1.x~.lastry is concerned mainly . ith the use of the chloroprene rubber component
of plastics in the manufacture of therr.,losets and the improveriont of plastics
for x?eplacin, such scarce natorid1s as non ferrous m eta? s and India rubber,
Task 14, Problems in the Field of Plastics
2. The foll.orn.m: list renrc^ents the 17 . roscarch plan for the leather and,
robber industries:
Title Purpose Planned acn7as
brie of x.11 lice
co plction
03 . The use of novodur (sic)
j -as-a ,ubstitute for non-
alloys, left ier and India
rubber
03,09.70a ' Proeossing of thermoset
. co pcrands for large
stamping s (about 20 kg)
with. regard to low speci-
f lc weight., ghat
strength, rcrnistanco to
a :'aosnizcrio con:'itlons,
a7h6orbcncy, etc.
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Czech "'.esearch Plans for the Lcathor, ."ML:
aX1A Plastics Industries
o ferrous `me tala, refired
To decrease i:iports of 30th Week 30,0. i0. --
x'e l'-ined allays, lc at
d Idib T
anna ro 'er.o
co:lservc foreign exchange.
To find bubstitutes for
scarce materials; to
achieve high productivity;
to utilize giant presser,.
0940033"
1'or the
part'.',
planned
n 1951
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O3 ,09m70b Processing of ticrniosc:ts
by presses and spraying
presses (lisostrlk) into
20 kg units.
03.Q9,.76 Gelatinization
a) continual gelatini-
zation of thermoplasts
b) gelatinization of
layers on textile with
the help of of (sic ).
Purposo Planned Bonus
time of in Kos
completion
1954
To rationalize the menu- a)40th vveek 40,000
facturing process, im- 1951,
prove quality',, sub- (6 October)
stantially decrease 020th week
further capital invest- (19 May)
went and operating costs.
Research is being carried on bys
Research Institute for Platics (Vyslcumny ustav.plastkarske techrzologie)
. at Napajedla
Research Institute for Leather, Rubber and.Plastice (V)rzkwmryv ustav
kozedelry, gumarensky a plastikareky) at Gottwaldov
Czechoslovak Chemical Plants (Ceskoslovenske chemicke zavody) at Prague
Plastimat4 National Corporation at Jablonec nad Nieou
Task 11. Artificial Leather Production Research.
10,06.076.. Artificial leather from To solve production of a) Septc ibcr 45,o00
polyvinylchloride (PVC) artificial leather by 1951
a) preparatory processes impregnation methods, b) June 1951
b) Copolymers (kopolymery) by pressing sheets of
of vinylidenchloride for foil between textile
the preparation of . fleece,
artifical leathers? To substitute for
imported raw materials.
10,06.08 Te.:tile base artificial To introduce into the 20th 6 ek; 40,0O0
suede manufacture of tootucar 1951
a new product whose (19 Si;
quality would equal
foreign products.
10.06.17a Fibrous artificial
leather
a) chemical research
and adjustment of
,opo r?
b) preparation of
fibrous material and
its processing.
To prepare a suitable 1952 55,000
material for artificial for he
leather; to prepare part
artificial, leather planned
satisfying the require- for ".951
merits for an ideal
material used in the
manufacture of foot--
2asearcii is being carried on by:
?research Institute for Leather, Rubber and Plastics at Gottva:yldov
Czechoslovak Chemical Plants at Prague
Czechoslovak Tc xtile Plants (Coskoslovenske textilni zavody; at Prague
Research Institute for Plastics at Napajedla
The Processing and Use of Plastic Materials
10.07.19 Use of PVC in shoe
manufacture.
'To substitute for leather 1951 30,000
and rubber, to consorue
foreign exchange, improve
the quality of products
and to rationalize produc-
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I.a) PVC soles for
19 May
winter shoes
195.
b) PVC soles for
6 Oct.
children's shoes
1951
o) PVC crepe
Dec,
d) vulcanized seam
Dee,
Dee.
(celosvarovana)
foot mar
195'1
10.07.19b 11, PVC welts for
30 June
winter footwear
1951
10,07..25 PVC suitable for
vulcanization, as a
substitute for India
rubber
Title
Research is being carried on bys
Research Institute for Leather,, Rubber and Plastics at Gotha idol ,
Task IV, Chloro rene chloro reno ) Rubber Production Re arch
10A.10.1,c,a a) :corking. out the
details for and intro-
duction of analytical
controls
10.10,,1~~'b b) Isolation of
clloropre ne
10.10015c c) The elaboration of
the production of
monomer (sic).
l0,l041,rd d) Polymerization of.
ihloroprene
10.10.150 e) Preparation of hard
rubber (peony lcaucuk)
Purpose
To substitute for India 2 June
rubber used sealing and 1951
shock-absorbing purposes
in the automobile industry
to substitute for rubber
used for special technical.
purposes.. To conserve
foreign exchange
To solve tec:.nologicaliy
the preparation of hard
rubber for the purpose of
increasing, econor.-y, the
quality of the proc?uct,
and the safety of the pro-
duction.process, To clini.-
nate heavy labor, and to
inprove torling con'itf-ons,
These tacks run into the
year 1952,
"L-search is being carried on by:
Research Institute for Leat~icr, Rubber and Plastics at Gott~:aldov
Czechoslovak Che?iieal Plants at Prague
Sectional. Problems*
Task I._ Problems Concerning Plastic Uaterials
No,
03.09.5'3
Purpose
Planned Bonus
tine of in Keg
completion
100,000
for 1957.
Planned Bonus
time of in Kes
completion
The fusion of novodur and
To prepare fusion agents 1
the fusion of novodur for
the fusion of vinyl-
with other materials:
chlori de materials with
a) novodur .ri.th metal.,
other materials (metal,,
heat resistant to 60' C,
wood,, concrete, to g(ibes),
cohesion(pevnost)80 kg/cm, To
conserve forei
b) novodur upon novoclur, exchange. 60;4j of original
material
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03.09463 The use of plastic
materials for wrapping
a) tubes
b) wrappers for food
industry
03.09.69 Continuous spraying of
thermosets (profiles,
pipes) .
0349.74 Worldng up of PVC com-
pounds by means of
injections into closed
molds (uzavrone forrny)
using standard injecting
(vstrilcovaci) machines
03.09.03 The fusion of softened
PVC with softened PVC
and with other materials
a) Igelit with Igelit,
b) Uelit with leather,
c) PVC with textile,
cotton and umstriz
(umstriz).
03.09.104 Methods of ' production of
elastic porous material
from plastics:
a) sponges
b) airplane wing inserts
to limit vibrations.
Purpose
To find material which
satisfies the require-
ments for wra ping
materials,, especially
resistance to tempera-
ture during a freezing
process. To conserve
imported materitals.
Planned Bonus
time of in Kea
completion
1951
20,000
To rationalize production 1951 . 20,000
to introduce products
(pipee:for hot Zyes'and
acids), To improve
productivity.
To find production 1951 30,000
methodq for PVC products
made by injections into
closed molds. To conserve
foreign exchange and
materials.
To elaborate glues for 1953. 15,000
fusion:
1) PVC-PVC
2) PVC-leather
3) PVC.-textiles
4) top leather based on
PVC treated with chloride.
To conserve foreign
exchange.
To work out compounds and 1951 15,000
methods of production
from domestic raw materials.
To achieve therral and
sound insulating material
with low specific weight
and chemical resistance.
To conserve foreii
e;cchangc, especially that
c.:ponded .for India rubber and
sponges.
Research is being carried on by:
lesearch Institute for Le at'Zer, Rub'uc:r and Plastics at Gotta,,' dov
Research Institute for Plastics at l/apaajedla
Sigma National Corporation
Czechoslovak Chemical Plants
CZTS**
Task II. P:iotocherni stry
03.18.01 Tasks in Research of To improve the quality standing 309000
photogelatins and produce new kinds of problei for 1951
photogel.ati.ns, using
other raw materials, e.g.'
pig and goat glues.
Research is being carried on by:
Czechoslovak Chemical Plants at Prague
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Planned Bonus
time of in Kos
completion
Task II. Leather Industry Research
10.Oi .O1 Salvage of albumin
leftovers (zbytku
billcovin)
To manufacture a now 13nd 1t'ov. 1956 25,000
of protein material for the for 1951
leather industry.
To transform second-rate
or less valuable leather
into a coherent (souvisly)
material out of bthich an
endless belt is formed
and gradually chemical
processed and adjusted.
In this way it is hoped
to attain real tanned hide
in the fern of an endless
belt. To utilize second--
rate materials for a
superior product, and
lessen losses in shoemakerse
workshops.
10.04..02 Use of artifical tannins To examine finished tannins Standing 25,000
during chemical tanning for their tanning effi- problem for 1951
processes (trislocineni). ciency and ascertain the
maximum need for indivi-
dual types of hides. To
conserve fo eipn exchange
Research is being carried on by.'
17search Institute for Leather, Rubber and Plastics, Oott ra'dov
Task IV'. Auxiliazy Material for T&ini Indus.. truer
wmr
10.07.01 Introduction of partial To establish partial
(poloprovozni) production production of ,suitable
of various' aczylates dispersions for tanning
(akrylatu), eventually purposes from acrylates
copolymers, f rom or their copolymers from
mefiaazylates (metal;ryylaty) -inetacrylates.
To co:iservo foreign
exchange.
10.07,04 research in the production To conduct research 'in
of artificial tannins the use of the most
a) perfection of DL suitable material for
tanning production oftannins
b) finding a nct:_od of
manufacturing tannins out
of double (dvo jmocnych )
phenols.
1952
45,000
for 1951
sta 04.ng
120,000
problem
for 1.951
Research is being carried on by:
Research Institute for Loather, Rubber and Plastics, Gott-aailov
Czechoslovak Chemical Plants at Prague
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Purpose Planned Bonus
time of 'in Kos
completion
Taste bber Indust y :Zesearch
10.3.3.01 (Duna) compound research
a) perfection of buna
coripounds for carcasses
of a quality equal to
the natural material.
10.,33.03 Utilization of rubber
industry waste with the
exception of regenera-
tion (regenr. race )
a) isoprene
b) various alifatic (sic)
carbohydrates used as
fuel or as solvents
C) technological
preparation
10.13.05 Utilization of rubber
industry waste..
regoneration
a) perfection of the
method of high-pressure
regeneration and placing
in operation
To obtain a basis for 1951
composition of bum
compounds, for tread
(behoun) and carcasses
of tires in order to
obtain better quality
and longer rearing
products. To increase
buns consumption.
a) To ascertain the 1953
possibilities of chemical
treatment of old rubber
(preparation of isoprex
or some as i fatie carbo-
hydrates), Isoprene
could be used for the
preparation of mixable
polymors which have India
rubber qualities
b) Teciukological treat-
ment. To ascertain
possibilities of using
old rubber or rubber
textile? for certain
lands of c ompounds . The
purpose is to treat rubber
industry waste which has not
yet been utilized and of
which there are about
3,000,000 kg and thus to
find away to decrease
India rubber imports.
To perfect high-pressure
regeneration and to enable
large. production of the
regeneratorm Better use
of the rubber regenerator;
conservation of foreign
currency.
Rescarch is being carried on by:
R?search Institute for Lcather, Rub3er and Plastics,, Go ,tiwa :ov,
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Purpose
Task VI. Technological i search
10.15.02 Drying of hides by infra- To ascertain sJuitability 1951
red x'aya of drying varnishes in
processing top hides and
in processing of footwear
with final polish (apretu-
ra) with the help of infra-
red rays. To ascertain
the possibilities of belt
system preparation of
hides, To speed up the
processing; of :ides and
f ootwGar.
3.0.15.04 Research of dynamic
qualities of India
rubber compounds and
products
a) static tests
b) India rubber coripoun^s
for elastic settings(sic),
tightenings (sic ),y tank
wheels, V-belts, trans-
mission belts, eto.
c) evaluation of the
results of tests and a
choice of typical
compounds
To evaluate and complete 1951 Io,ooo
the existing compounds
used in the sector CZKG.
Possibility of substi-
tuting; buns for India
rubber.
Research is being carried on by:
Research Institute for Leather, Rubber and Plastics,, Gottwaldov
Czechoslovak Chemical Plants at Prague
C7.TS
Regional Problems*
Problem No,
Problems of Chemistry and Organic Technolagr
60,ooo
Plana ~d completion
of project
03.07.259
Exploitation of the tanning; industry's chemically
processed leather waste. Previous title: exploitation
of leather waste*
a. fminoacic:s - and their derivatives
Task II. Problems in the Feld of Plastics
1951
03.09.56
Use of resins (thermosets) suitable for hardening.
Compounds for footwear purposes (ladies' heels and,
w dg es) .
1951
03.09.01
Use of metylmetaorylates
1951
03.09.106
a) Preparation of pasts(sic) from PVC
b) Composition of compounds of PVC (selecting; colors,
ascertaining values for high and low temneratuxres)
lCc1
03.09.105
Low-pressure laminated (vrstveine) materials
1951
03.09.107
Use of polyvinylchloride latex
No-. 1951
03.09.108
Insulation of columns (sloupec)
NoN''. 1951
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Problem I o.
Planned completion
of project
Task III, Tanning Indust!r Resca h
10,04,04 3bprovement of production of velour (velourovych) 1951
hides
1.0,011,05 Continuation of the study of the drying of hides by 1951
gluing (lepenim)
10.04o06 New possibilities of ar'aptation of hides with the use 1951
of water acrylic dispersions.
Task IV. Pre ration and Dying of Furs
100.05002 Lubrication for hides and furs 1951
10905 007 7-nprove*rent of luster of the hair :iii beaver July 1951
imitation fur
10,05,O0 Improvenent of Pauxiofix adaptation Jul3= 155 1
10,05,09 Development of anilin black without steal Aug, 1951
treatment
10,05,10 Fixing the optimal quantity of peroxide for dying Aug 19 ;1
Task V, Research in the Manufacture of. Artificial Leather and
Shoemakers' Cardboard le nek
1000041 Improvement of quality of artificial leather made Standing problem
from ground hide waste
l0,06,02 Improvement in shoemak rea cardboard production Standing probl m
10,06,03 Introduction of the production of artificial 1951
inner soles from cellulose impregnated by glues
10.06.06 Artificial chloroprene leather 1951
10,06,12 Utilization of lyed tanning (vylouzeno trislo) for 1951
production of cardboard
10,06.13 Exploitation of pig and cattle hides for uppers 1951
(vrchova kuze )
Task MI._ Atuciliar i4aterial for the Tanning Industx
10,07.15 Improvement of quality of shoemakers, polish (apretura) 1951
10,07,17 Manufacture of synthetic waxes for shoe polishes from 1951
lanolin and other raw materials
10,07,10 Manufacture of lubrications based on chloriuartreated 1951
naphthalenes with a low melting point
Task VII, Shovnalmrs' Glues
10009.01 Soluble oarbamide resins (formerly ferrite and its 19;;1
10.09,02
applications)
Gluing of artificial lcathers of all kind, 1951.
Task VIII,. ChloroprenC"tubber Production research
10,00,07 Use of bar-products chloroprene rubber manufacture 1952
Task IX Rubber Industa i"aterials Research
10,13,02 Influence of the composition of compounds on the 1551
qualities of rubber
a) heat'-resistant compounds
b) oil- csistant compounds
c) hygienically harmless compounds
10,1.3,09 Impregnation of textiles in the rubber industry 1951
a) cords
b) textile fibers including gl.aea
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Task X. Tectnological Research
10.15.04a Application of dielectric heating in the tubber and
plastic industries
Vu1c2n4 +4t n pf PVC heals on PVC soles
Plzn d completion
of project
l0.15bu1b Application of Vf(sie) in the manufacture of tprqed, 1951
goods
1) production of PVC heels by spraying
2) vulcanization of robber hoses, thread, eta,
10.15.06 Application of thermomechanics in the field of Standing problem
learner, rubber and plastics 1951
10,15.19 Use of latex
a) micropress separators
b) latex paekings (tesneni)
o) soaked goods (macene zbozi)
Task XI...__Mach; F~A4it ent ?~Geseareh $or the Leather
11026.150
Ascertaining of the construction basis for a spraying
machines 25o-500 m - in diameter
1951
Task XII. .Research on the Functions of txistina _ ater Works
16.02.05,
Filtration stations used for tanning industry waste water.
Task XIII. Research op, ;7aste ','later
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1951
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16.00.35e
Chemical filtration of tanning industry waste water
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Task XIV
1952
20,11..06
?
Research on hygienically harmless footwear (~veecarch
and solution of hygienically harmleso_ footvoar)
1960
Plan of Technical Dovclonnnt in the :tubber and Lea imr Fields
The plan of technical development in the leather and rubber fields is directed
mainly toward the introduction of several new manufacturing processes in the field
of synVaetie materials., The newly acquired products will replace non-ferrous
metals in the construction of various technical devices, as well as raplace India
rubber and leather with synthetic .materials,.
The realization ,of these manufactures will decrease our dependence on imports from
abroad and the supply of domestic raw materials shall increase. The improved
working up of domestic raw materials, such as artificial suede and pip, split leather,
will enable the exploitation of domestic raw materials to a greater extent than
previously. The introduction of suggestio.is for improvement for the adaptation
.of glove hides offers a better exploitation of second-rate material and will enable
exports. !Mechanization is fully provided for within, the framework of technical
planning. The introduction of quantity and quality 'norms awns at better exploita-
tion of products, simplification of production and an increase in productivity.
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1. Continuous
artificial Gottwaldov (19 Ilay 51) to 150 v
suede in the per week
field of eleo-
trio statics
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of Scientific Ineseard
Starting Time Quantity Influence on the Econ?
Tatra 2/1/1951.
ifapajedla
90 tons
Replacement of metals;
o spe ciaflyno n--ferrous o
In industrial equipment
Better exploitation of
material, probability
of export
Manufacture of VU Svit 20th week . grad
shearing'of
thesmoplast
profile s
Production of VU, CZKG
lubricants on a-
chioride-naphtha-
lene base
June, 151
t. Glues for foot- Svit Jan., '51
woar repairs
Saving of work on
ekly pegging (koli.ckovaci )
machines, sinplifioatio:
increase of repair
efficiency
5,
Production of
PVC soles
Svit
Jan., 851
2.5 million
pairs per
year
6..
Production of
PVC welts
Yatra
Napajedla
Jan., '51
2.6 million
pairs per
year.
7.
Production of
cellulose inner
soles
VU, C7-KG
Liarch,151
5510,000 m2
per year
8.
Exploitation of VU, CZKG
pig split
leather
April, '51
105,000 m2
per year
Increase in production
econony, saving sole
hides, better exploita-
tion, decrease in import
(same as above)
Complete substitut?
for leather
Exploitation of split
leather; a wider store
of hides, a. better
market supp7.3r
Plan of Extension,' Introduction and Realization of Essential Im rove ; ent Suggestions.
No. Inprovonent Suggestion Savings in IScs Branch of Industry Dam of Introductio<
Affected
l., Preparation of glove 5,600,000 in Leather Industry, T7epcnds on delivery
hides by spraying with home factories., production of of t~utylmetacry ate
acryl resins exhort not glove hides from Cu