May 2026
In the May issue of Rubber World we focus on Extrusion and other topics of interest in tire construction.
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Author: RubberWorld
Extruding full rubber bales without a granulator
Walk into most rubber compounding operations today and somewhere upstream of the mixer one will find a granulator. It sits
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30 years of high precision fine meshstraining technology
Since the introduction of the roll-ex gear pump extruder technology in 1995, UTH GmbH from Fulda, Germany has become a
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The measurement of tire innerliner gauge
In this study, the Keyence digital microscope has been used to measure component gauges of tire cross-sections, and specifically the
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Sustainable rubber compounding strategies for next generation tires
The global automotive industry is transitioning from a linear model to a circular economy to mitigate its environmental footprint. Tires,
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Patents for May
Vulcanization process for rubber productsU.S. patent: 12,552, 919Issued: February 17, 2026Inventor: Irina S. YurovskayaKey statement: A process for preparing a
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How fast-drying inks improve throughput in tire plants
When tire plants evaluate throughput, most of the attention goes to the major equipment: extrusion, curing presses and automation systems.
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India’s rubber industry is transforming; combining sustainability, innovation and policy support
India’s rubber industry is entering a defining phase of transformation, driven by a powerful combination of sustainability initiatives, technological innovation
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Continental to build highly automated warehouse in Illinois
Continental has announced the construction of a new highly automated finished-goods warehouse in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The company plans to invest approximately $76 million in the project. The facility is designed to mainly serve growing demand in North America, while enhancing service levels and customer support. Covering an area larger than six American football fields, the warehouse will have capacity for approximately 500,000 passenger car tires. Construction is expected to start in summer 2026, with operations scheduled to begin in 2027.
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Miguel Oseguera named president of Simtech Silicone Parts
SIMTEC Silicone Parts, Inc., has appointed Miguel Oseguera as President, effective April 29, 2026. Oseguera will lead company operations from SIMTEC’s headquarters in Miramar, Florida.
Oseguera brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in the silicone molding industry. He joins SIMTEC from Freudenberg, where he held multiple leadership roles over 19 years, most recently serving as Global Segment Director.