Innovative Machinery

The
Balloon

Electropneumatic hide stretching machine — the brilliant solution that helps cutting plants and tanneries identify micro-defects at an early stage, avoiding waste.

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The Balloon machine — membrane inflating and stretching the hide
Kymera Exclusive
For the Tannery Industry
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Thanks to
The Balloon
You Can:

Reduce or Eliminate Rejects

Identify defective hides early in the production process before expensive processing work is done on pieces that will be discarded.

Save Time

Inspect a full side leather in a matter of minutes. Mark defects instantly and streamline your workflow from the start.

Save on Production Costs

Reduce waste and avoid processing costs on pieces that won't make it to the final product. A direct impact on your bottom line.

Better Working Conditions

Ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue. Easy commands and intuitive controls make inspection effortless and comfortable.

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The Balloon machine diagram

How Does
It Work?

Step 1 — placing the hide on The Balloon machine
01

Place the Hide

Position the leather side onto the machine with easy commands and regulations. The process is simple and ergonomic.

Step 2 — the membrane inflates and stretches the leather in all directions
02

Inflate & Stretch

The machine stretches the leather in all directions — like a balloon — revealing the true surface and structure of the hide.

Step 3 — micro-defects revealed on the stretched leather surface
03

Inspect Defects

All micro-defects and surface imperfections that would otherwise pass undetected are now clearly visible and easy to mark.

Step 4 — operator marking defects on the stretched hide
04

Mark & Decide

Mark defective areas instantly and decide which pieces proceed. With the CP model, check cut pieces with much less effort.

Watch
The Balloon
At Work

Demo 01

Hide Stretching in Action

See the electropneumatic membrane stretch a full side leather and reveal the surface in seconds.

Demo 02

Defect Inspection & Marking

Operator workflow: place the hide, inflate, inspect micro-defects and mark them on the stretched surface.

Optional
Lighting Systems

Mobile LED lighting system mounted on The Balloon hide stretching machine
OPTION 01

Mobile LED Lighting System

A flexible, mobile lighting rig with high-intensity LED lights that can be positioned around the machine for optimal defect visibility from any angle.

Ceiling-mounted dimmable LED lighting panel above The Balloon machine
OPTION 02

Ceiling Dimmable LED Lights

Fixed ceiling-mounted LED lighting with full dimmer control, providing consistent and adjustable illumination for professional quality inspection environments.

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It & Find Out
the Price?

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Email
info@kymeragroup.it
Phone
+39 0445 192 2315
Address
Via G. Leopardi 51/52, Zanè 36010, Italy