Plater Group is a leading UK supplier of Quebracho packed in 25, 200, 220 & 1000 litres 25kg bags, bulk bags & bulk loads.
We are also a Quebracho distributor, covering the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Quebracho is normally supplied as a powder, additionally we offer this as a solution & as a tannin liquid blend with Mimosa.
Quebracho is a vegetable tannin, coming from the Spanish words quiebra hacha (break the axe because of its hardness) is obtained from the inner red core of a hardwood tree which grows only in a specific part of North Argentina in a limited region close to the border with Brazil and Paraguay.
The features of tannins are unique and inimitable, fortunately. They cannot be replaced by synthetic and not natural tannins during leather manufacturing processes.
Tannins are not used only for tanning industry but also in the following fields:
for animal feed
in wine industry
for wood chipboard
for corrugated cardboard
as auxiliaries for wastewater treatment
for anti-rust and rust converter products
as an accessory for drilling oil wells
as floating agents in mineral treatment processes
Tannin Extracts for Industrial Applications
When companies have experience and knowledge in the production of vegetable extracts, it is possible to develop a wide range of products suitable for specific industrial applications:
Fireproofing wood
Industrial lubrication
Mining
Oil drilling
Sewage treatment
Textiles
Visit our website blog Exploring Mimosa and Quebracho Natural Tannin Extracts for Industrial Applications to find out more information.
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