IanCondom Manufacture and Testing
August 8th 2007 10:29
Latex condoms are the most distributed type of condom in the world and there are thousands of variants in regards to size, thickness, and texture. The most popular variants of the standard condom are condoms with a ribbed or studded texture, those that come in different colours or scents, and those marketed as larger sized condoms. Currently the thinnest latex condom stands at 0.03mm thick.
Latex has outstanding elastic properties. Tensile strength exceeds 30 MPa. Condoms may be stretched in excess of 800% before breaking.
In 1990 the ISO set standards for production (ISO 4074, Natural latex rubber condoms) and the EU followed suit with its CEN standard (Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices). Latex condoms are tested for holes with an electrical current. If the condom passes, it is rolled and packaged. Batches of condoms are tested for breakage with air inflation tests.
Below are pictures from inside a condom factory where some quality control tests are being done.
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Condom.
Latex has outstanding elastic properties. Tensile strength exceeds 30 MPa. Condoms may be stretched in excess of 800% before breaking.
In 1990 the ISO set standards for production (ISO 4074, Natural latex rubber condoms) and the EU followed suit with its CEN standard (Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices). Latex condoms are tested for holes with an electrical current. If the condom passes, it is rolled and packaged. Batches of condoms are tested for breakage with air inflation tests.
Below are pictures from inside a condom factory where some quality control tests are being done.
Condom moulds.
Putting condoms into their packets
Testing condoms for holes by putting an electrical current through them.
Testing condoms for leaks by inflating with air.
Condom expanding over 8 times it's original size!
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Condom.
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Comment by Mountain Fog
Well....I knew I was not the BIGGEST salami on the block...but HEAVENS!!!!!!!
Are these frangers special order for export to Africa or Latin America????
Oh well....they say men are getting bigger as years go by...well maybe in my next life time?
cheers and beers
fog
Comment by broady
i dunno, i reckon they're a bit snug...
hahahaha
Comment by Anonymous
ok wtf y do they inflat them they could just lazer them and pre package them them lazer them again i may be a gurl but damn it makes plenty of scence to just lazer them 2 times instead of blow them up or stick them on fake dcks
Comment by Anonymous
serious fun
Comment by Big Q