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Guill rheology lab now available as a commercial service
Guill Tool announces that its state-of-the-art rheology lab is offering its services for a fee to all those interested. Measuring the flow characteristics of plastics and rubber helps predict how a customer’s material will flow through the company’s extrusion dies before production. In addition, tooling geometry is virtually optimized, and the project can be viewed in 3D CAD. Machines used include a rotational rheometer, scanning calorimeter, thermal conductivity meter and a new CT scanner.
RDAbbott and Parker Lord hosting free webinar today
On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (ET), Parker Lord is hosting a free virtual training featuring its Sipiol® weatherstrip coatings and Flocklok® single-coat flock ad-hesives.
Middle East Rubber & Tyre Expo 2024 to be held January 8-9, 2024
TechnoBiz is hosting “Middle East Rubber & Tyre Expo 2024” in Sharjah, UAE during 8-9 January 2024 at Sharjah Expo Centre as part of TechnoBiz Expo 2024 for the benefit of Rubber & Tyre Industry in Middle Eastern Region.
Liebinger advances solutions to extrusion marking
Tuttlingen, Germany – The production of extruded products involves many challenges. Key issues include the right selection and preparation of
Global thermoplastic elastomers market forecast at $35.3 billion by 2028
The Global Thermoplastic Elastomers Market size is estimated to be USD 26.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 35.3 billion in terms of value by 2028, at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2023 and 2028, as per the recent study by MarketsandMarkets™. The recovery of automotive sector across the world is driving the thermoplastic elastomers market during the forecast period.
Global conductive silicone rubber market forecast with a CAGR of 8 percent through 2035
Research Nester published a report titled “Conductive Silicone Rubber Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2035” which delivers detailed overview of the global conductive silicone rubber market in terms of market segmentation by product type, end-use, and by region.
Site of the Week
Samson Machinery
Samson Machinery Inc., one of the leading manufacturers of designing and manufacturing various tire building machines. Since 1975, Samson works in this filed for over 46 years. Samson provides full range of Tire Building machines, Band Building machines, and related parts for tire industry.
Featured Articles
Energy impact of fillers in latex wall coatings
Performance of inorganic fillers in a latex wall coating is evaluated. Material performance properties analyzed include reflectance, emittance, tensile and
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Mixing
Silane modified low molecular weight liquid polymers in sulfur cured mixtures of styrene butadiene copolymers and silica
Global emissions of greenhouse gases from trucks and passenger cars are influenced by the deformation energy and friction losses of tires. It is mostly associated with the rolling resistance between the tire tread and the road surface. For this reason, the rolling resistance is considered one of the most important performance indicators (that is, targeted to be reduced) within the tire industry.
Chemicals and Materials
Researchers develop new molecule that increases the durability of polymers
A team at Sandia National Laboratories developed a molecule that helps change the way some materials react to temperature fluctuations, which makes them more durable.
Extrusion
Continuous extrusion processes for elastomeric materials
Principal methods for processing elastomeric materials are reviewed, including continuous extrusion and what is described as multi-step extrusion.
Silicone & Medical
Global conductive silicone rubber market forecast with a CAGR of 8 percent through 2035
Research Nester published a report titled “Conductive Silicone Rubber Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2035” which delivers detailed overview of the global conductive silicone rubber market in terms of market segmentation by product type, end-use, and by region.
Oil, Gas & Energy
Low temperature seals for oil and gas applications
Low temperature
seals for oil and gas
applications
Testing & Instruments
Asia Pacific is expected to be the most opportunistic rubber testing equipment market, reaching US$ 2.7 Billion in 2032
Sales of the rubber testing equipment market have likely documented a Y-o-Y growth rate worth 4.6% in 2022 as compared to 2021. By 2022-end, the market was poised to reach US$ 13.7 Billion. As of 2021, rubber testing equipment demand was valued at US$ 13.1 Billion. From 2022-2032, a CAGR of 3.3% has been anticipated, with an expected closing value of US$ 19 Billion according to Future Market Insights.
Molding
ENGEL to expand its global production network in Mexico
The 10th production facility underscores ENGEL’s commitment to self-reliance. With expertise in building components in-house, from machining centres to final assembly, the company aims to minimize the impact of external factors on its operations. This strategic move will enable ENGEL to maintain a robust supply chain and ensure uninterrupted delivery of products and services despite global supply chain interruptions and transportation issues.
Thermoplastic Elastomers & Urethanes
Styrenic block copolymer solutions enhance sustainability and the circular economy
In this article, data are presented that show comparisons between the performance of CirKular+ compatibilizers and polyolefinic compatibilizers that are alternatively used in compounds with post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR), as well as virgin resins.
Latex and Natural Rubber
Energy impact of fillers in latex wall coatings
Performance of inorganic fillers in a latex wall coating is evaluated. Material performance properties analyzed include reflectance, emittance, tensile and
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