The diagram below illustrates the various stages of manufacturing matches.
Overall, there are three main sections of production for matches: peeling, blowing, and packaging.
The first stage begins with peeling the log with a blade, which also involves a veneer. Then, the resulting product is put into a chopper that cuts any redundant slices. After this step, sticks are dipped in a tank filled with ammonium phosphate, completing the first phase of making matches. As for the second part of the process, the acquired product is dried with special equipment, and it falls into a hopper featuring a blower on the right side. Then, the sticks are transferred to the storage area by a metal duct. After storing the product, it falls into a narrow tube. The perforated steel belt organises the sticks using an inserter. As a next step, the product undergoes chemical exposure with three different tanks: paraffin wax, base chemicals, and tip chemicals. Getting rid of any moisture left, the sticks are stored in the drying zone. Finally, the matches are packed and ready for distribution.
