PENGOLAHAN KARET PABRIK RSS NGOBO

Summary

The video takes viewers on a tour of the Waringin Putih rubber plantation in Semarang, highlighting its vast 2,257.44-hectare size and high-quality rubber production. Managed by PTPN, the plantation employs local workers as rubber tappers, positively impacting the community. The video showcases the rubber production process, from harvesting sap at night to pressing and smoking it in a controlled environment for five days. The final product, Ribut Smok Sheet (RSS) rubber, is sorted by skilled workers to ensure top quality. The process exemplifies the dedication to producing premium rubber while supporting local employment.

Takeaways

• 😀 The rubber plantation in Waringin Putih, located in Bergas, Semarang, covers approximately 2,257.44 hectares.
• 😀 The plantation is managed by PTPN, and it produces a high yield of rubber latex from millions of rubber trees.
• 😀 The presence of the rubber plantation positively impacts the local community, providing employment opportunities for villagers as rubber tappers.
• 😀 PTPN's Ngobo rubber plantation produces high-quality rubber, specifically RSS (ribbed smoked sheet) rubber.
• 😀 The production process involves collecting rubber latex that has been tapped during the night or early morning and storing it in reservoirs.
• 😀 The latex is then transported to the factory, where it undergoes a series of production steps, including pressing and smoking.
• 😀 The factory has a good production capacity, manufacturing at least 5 tons of rubber daily.
• 😀 In the first stage of rubber production, the latex is mixed with water and semut acid to coagulate and thicken the rubber.
• 😀 The coagulated rubber is pressed into thin sheets, which are then smoked in a smoking room for about 5 days.
• 😀 The temperature in the smoking room is carefully controlled to maintain the rubber's quality throughout the smoking process.
• 😀 Once the rubber has turned brown, it is sorted by skilled workers, who ensure that the quality is maintained.

Q & A

What is the size of the rubber plantation in Waringin Putih?

The rubber plantation in Waringin Putih covers an area of approximately 2,257.44 hectares.

What is the main product produced by the rubber plantation in Waringin Putih?

The main product produced by the plantation is rubber, specifically RSS (Ribbed Smoked Sheet) rubber.

How does the presence of the rubber plantation impact the local community?

The rubber plantation brings positive impacts to the local community, particularly by providing employment opportunities as rubber tapping workers.

What is the process of collecting rubber from the plantation?

Rubber is tapped at night or early in the morning. The rubber sap is collected and stored in a container, then transported to the factory using trucks.

What is the capacity of the rubber factory in Waringin Putih?

The rubber factory in Waringin Putih has a production capacity of at least 5 tons of rubber daily.

What is the first step in the production of RSS rubber?

The first step is to collect high-quality rubber sap, which is stored in containers and mixed with water. Then, a chemical solution, called formic acid, is added to thicken and solidify the rubber sap.

What happens after the rubber sap has been thickened?

After the rubber sap is thickened, it is pressed into thin sheets to form rubber sheets.

How long does the smoking process take in the production of RSS rubber?

The smoking process takes about 5 days, during which the rubber is carefully exposed to heat in a smokehouse to ensure proper curing.

What is the purpose of controlling the temperature in the smokehouse?

Controlling the temperature is crucial to avoid overheating or underheating, which could affect the quality of the rubber. Maintaining the right temperature ensures that the rubber is properly cured.

What happens after the rubber has been smoked and cured?

Once the rubber turns brown, it is ready for sorting, where workers inspect and classify the rubber based on its quality.