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The use of chillers in shoemaking

Considering if there is any benefit in chiller units being used as a part of the footwear factory production line.

Some in the industry who believe in the inclusion of chillers claim that these units accelerate the reaction of PU sole material and stabilise thermoplastic toe caps or inserts, while aiding in the reduction of last temperatures during production. However, others will argue against the majority of these points, while claiming that the inclusion of a chiller is not essential in the same way as a heat setter is.

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