KADAR KARET KERING (乾膠含量/DRY RUBBER CONTENT || DUNSAKA#0141 || SAHARI

Summary

In this video, Sahari from DUNSAKA World discusses the importance of understanding K3 (Dry Rubber Content or DRC) for rubber farmers. He explains how the quality and dryness of rubber directly impact its price, emphasizing that farmers should avoid contaminating rubber to increase weight. Sahari highlights the need for proper drying and storage methods to ensure high-quality rubber that commands better prices at factories. He encourages farmers to focus on quality over quantity, offering a hopeful outlook on the future demand for rubber, despite current price fluctuations.

Takeaways

• 😀 K3 (Dry Rubber Content or DRC) is crucial for determining the quality and price of rubber. Higher K3 levels indicate higher-quality rubber.
• 😀 Farmers should understand K3 to avoid being misled and ensure they get the best possible price for their rubber.
• 😀 Contaminants like wood, stones, or dirt added to rubber to increase weight lower its quality and reduce its market value.
• 😀 Even rubber that looks clean may have hidden contaminants or excess moisture, which can lower its K3 content and price.
• 😀 The rubber factory tests the K3 level of rubber through milling and oven-drying processes to measure the true dry rubber content.
• 😀 Poor quality rubber with low K3 levels will be priced much lower at the factory, even if it seems clean initially.
• 😀 Rubber farmers should avoid adding contaminants to their product and focus on producing clean, dry rubber for higher value.
• 😀 Proper storage, like using warehouses with inclined planes for drainage, helps rubber dry thoroughly and improves its quality.
• 😀 The rubber industry is facing a growing demand, especially in the automotive sector, making high-quality rubber more valuable.
• 😀 With limited land available for rubber production, high-quality rubber will become even more critical as supply decreases and demand increases.
• 😀 By improving the quality of their rubber, farmers can negotiate better prices and compete in the market for premium rubber.

Q & A

What is K3 (DRC) in rubber farming?

K3, or Dry Rubber Content (DRC), is a measurement of the actual rubber content in a sample, excluding contaminants such as water or foreign materials. It plays a critical role in determining the quality and price of rubber in the market.

Why is understanding K3 important for rubber farmers?

Understanding K3 is crucial because the level of dry rubber content directly influences the price at which farmers can sell their rubber. Higher DRC means higher quality rubber, leading to better prices.

What impact do contaminants have on rubber quality and pricing?

Contaminants like water, stones, and leaves lower the DRC of rubber, making it weigh more but contain less actual rubber. This reduces its quality and leads to lower prices when sold at factories or to collectors.

How do farmers sometimes try to increase the weight of their rubber, and why is this problematic?

Farmers sometimes add water, wood, or other contaminants to rubber to increase its weight. However, this lowers the rubber's true quality, leading to reduced DRC and ultimately lower prices when tested by factories or collectors.

How do factories and collectors test the quality of rubber?

Factories and collectors test rubber quality by milling and grinding samples to remove excess water and contaminants. The rubber is then dried to determine its true DRC, which is used to assess its value.

What happens if rubber brought to the factory is contaminated?

If the rubber is contaminated, the DRC level will be low, and the price will be reduced. Factories will assess the contamination levels and adjust the price accordingly based on the quality of the rubber brought in.

Why is it important for farmers to avoid storing rubber in conditions that can introduce contaminants?

Storing rubber in environments exposed to the elements, such as under trees or in open fields, can lead to contamination from leaves and other debris. Proper storage in a controlled environment, like a warehouse with an inclined plane, helps reduce contamination and improve rubber quality.

How does the drying process affect rubber quality?

Proper drying is essential for achieving higher DRC. If rubber is not dried correctly or is stored in damp conditions, the water content will remain high, reducing its quality and increasing shrinkage, which ultimately lowers its market value.

What can farmers do to improve the quality of their rubber?

Farmers can improve rubber quality by ensuring proper storage, avoiding contamination, and following best practices for drying. Producing clean and dry rubber with minimal contaminants is key to achieving higher DRC and securing better prices.

Why does the demand for rubber increase despite price fluctuations?

The demand for rubber is increasing due to the growing automotive industry, which requires more rubber for manufacturing. Although prices may fluctuate, the overall need for rubber is rising, which could lead to better prices in the future as rubber supply becomes more limited.