Author: RubberWorld

At the BKT booth, visitors will have access to a sneak preview session demonstrating the new ‘BKT Tire Track Pro’ software, a tire management system. This platform, which has been developed by BKT to optimize fleet management in the earthmoving and mining sectors, will enable timely tire performance monitoring throughout all stages from inventory to disposal, ensuring optimum utilization and significant savings in operating costs. The software is designed to suit any organization, breaking down geographic barriers and providing secure and efficient fleet management. By integrating predictive analytics, the system is able to anticipate potential issues, thus increasing both safety and productivity. Intuitive and easy-to-use dashboards will make data-based decision making quick and easy.

The Rubber Division, ACS would like to remind you that its next WOMEN OF OUR INDUSTRY event is on October 2, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET. This WORD Conversation’s featured guest is Marjolein Groeneweg. This WORD Conversation begins with open networking for approximately 10 minutes followed by a conversation between our featured guest, Marjolein Groeneweg, Global Marketing Director, Synthetic Rubber at Synthos, and Gail Reader, Founder/Director at Rubber Heart.

During this live event, you’ll discover how Cancarb’s Thermax N990 medium thermal carbon black stacks up against other types of carbon black. With its large particle size and low structure, Thermax N990 can replace furnace grade carbon black in rubber formulations to improve dynamic properties and increase total filler loading (extend the compound) while maintaining compound hardness. This makes Thermax N990 an ideal choice for applications that require strong dynamic properties, such as bushings, engine mounts, bump stops, and other NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) components.

API Tire announces the expansion of its leadership team to include Geoff Doster as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Barry Littrell, who joined the company in 2009, has been appointed President & CEO to lead the company’s overall vision and future expansion.

Tires with IF or VF technology are built with a flexible yet durable sidewall and run at a lower inflation level than standard radials, allowing full expansion of the footprint while being rigid enough to keep the center of the tread anchored to the ground to maintain traction and wear performance. Tires with IF technology can carry about 20% more load than standard equivalent-sized radial tires at the same inflation pressure. When axle loads do not increase, the inflation pressure can be reduced to standard radial tires. Tires with VF technology can carry about 40% more load than standard equivalent-sized radial tires at the same inflation pressure. When axle loads do not increase, the inflation pressure can be reduced compared to standard radial tires.

Bridgestone Corporation announced its new “Smart On-site” mining solutions program, with plans to exhibit at MINExpo International® 2024, the world’s largest mining equipment exhibition held in Las Vegas on September 24-26, 2024. With this year’s show theme, “MOVE MORE WITH LESS,” Bridgestone will showcase Smart On-site and its easy-to-manage, turn-key and customizable blend of premium tire products, mobility solutions and industry leading service and support in a single transaction for mining operations.

PRE-Q® GALGO Corporation announced a new addition to its portfolio of high-performance rubber products, which includes over 72 conventional pre-cured tread designs, commercial and OTR extruder strips, AZ, cushion gum, and retread repair materials with the introduction of their new O-tread line of rings.

NovationSi, the manufacturing subsidiary of RDAbbott, recently hosted five members of the Summit Educational Service Center STEAM Leadership Cadre at the company’s Barberton, Ohio, Service Center. A leader from the Greater Akron Chamber (GAC) Polymer Industry Cluster also participated this summer’s tour, which immersed local educators in an environment where science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are solving real-world challenges and providing employment opportunities.