Description
Prepare the rubber or gum plies for further processing by pulling them from rolls to the letoff rack and arranging them on the table, measured and aligned according to specifications.
Alternative labels
preparing rubber plies
rubber ply arranging
rubber plies arranging
arrange rubber plies
arranging rubber plies
rubber ply preparing
rubber plies preparing
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Prepare rubber plies is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Belt builder: Belt builders make transmission and conveyor belts by building up plies of rubberised fabric. They cut the ply to requird length with scissors and bond plies together with rollers and stitchers. Belt builders insert the finished belt between the pressure rollers. They measure the finished belt to check if it conforms to specifications.
V-belt builder: V-belt builders form V-belts out of calendered rubber rolls. They measure the amount of rubber needed and cut it with scissors. V-belt builders brush rubber cement on sides of the belt. They put belts on the drum to compress materials together and cut the belt to specified width with a knife.
Optional skill
Prepare rubber plies is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Prepare rubber plies – ESCO
