Medvid O. Improving of the special footwear production technology using materials modified with high frequency currents

The aim is to develop new design and to improve the technology of footwear using microwave energy. To achieve this goal the following tasks have been completed: a mathematical model for determining the rational adhesive composition has been developed; a new formulation of adhesive with the addition of leikonat and fillers has been developed; the rational modes of radiation of sewn seams with microwave energy for shoe uppers have been determined; exposure modes of adhesive seam with microwave energy to improve the heat resistance and bonding strength of soles with shoe uppers have been defined; the technological modes of special footwear radiation have been found; the new design and technology for manufacturing footwear with improved performance and protective properties has been developed, which has been tested in a production environment. Keywords: radiation, microwave energy, polychloroprene adhesive, leikonat, bonding strength, heat resistance, shoe uppers, special footwear.