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Dust collection for carbon black: System design, filter selection and dust collector safety

Carbon black is widely used throughout the rubber industry. Understanding the properties of carbon black dust and the specific
challenges these properties create for dust control is crucial for designing and implementing an effective dust collection system. A well designed dust collection system will ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and NFPA standards for carbon black dust safety.

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Nokian Tyres signs international research agreement for recycled carbon black

Nokian Tyres has signed a research agreement for an international project aiming to improve the quality and yield of recycled carbon black from end-of-life tires. This will enable the use of higher amounts of recycled carbon black in rubber compounds, benefiting tire and rubber product manufacturers in creating more sustainable products.

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In industry first, Goodyear launches tire with Monolith’s carbon black

Monolith announced the first of its products to appear in any tire. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear), one of the world’s largest tire companies, announced it will use Monolith’s carbon black in a new tread formulation for its ultra-high performance, all-season ElectricDrive™ GT passenger tire in size 235/40R19, which is an ideal fit for vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3. Monolith and Goodyear are taking the next step on the journey toward zero-emissions carbon black in tire manufacturing.

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Researchers develop new fiber composite material with cellulose reinforcement fibers

The German Institutes for Textile and Fiber with the project partners CG TEC, Cordenka, ElringKlinger, Fiber Engineering and Technikum Laubholz are developing a new fiber composite material (CELLUN) with cellulose reinforcement fibers. The matrix of the material is a thermoplastic cellulose derivative that can be processed in industrial processing methods such as hot pressing or pultrusion. CELLUN made from renewable biopolymers enables the replacement of glass or carbon fibers in the manufacture of industrial molded parts.

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Development and evaluation of military track pads

The U.S. Army utilizes the A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) as a tactical asset in combat and peace operations. Track failure on Army systems, such as those in Bradley Fighting Vehicles, is a significant cost driver for the Army. In-field track failures result in the entire platoon being mobilized to protect the vehicle and crew, putting warfighters at risk in hostile areas. A track’s main failure mode is typically related to specialized rubber components, such as elastomeric bushings, backer pads, track pads and road wheels.

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Nepheline syenite as the smart alternative to crystalline silica fillers in silicone elastomers

Nepheline syenite is a silica deficient functional filler and additive widely employed in a variety of polymers, adhesives, coatings, inks and colorant applications. Micronized sizes are valued for purity of color, gloss control, antiblocking in polyolefin films and coatings, and ease of dispersion, with low viscosity build, abrasion and superior weather resistance

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