Optimization of test parameters for time-temperature superposition testing
The TTS principle determines high or low frequency properties beyond the capability of dynamic mechanical tests.
Read MoreThe TTS principle determines high or low frequency properties beyond the capability of dynamic mechanical tests.
Read MoreThe tensile test is one of the most common physical measurements in the rubber laboratory. Evaluating the average or median stress-strain behavior for five replicate specimens gives a quick and broad assessment of rubber mechanical properties. Tensile testing can provide even more insights into rubber formulation effects, quality of mixing, and their impact on product durability by testing more replicates to characterize the tensile strength distribution or statistical failure population. It is the aim of this article to highlight this simple and useful testing approach.
Read MoreTTS exploits the unique equivalence of time and temperature in soft materials to allow engineers to characterize materials rapidly and accelerate the design cycle.
Read MorePatent as compiled by the editors of RW for January 2024. Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor with easily removable
Read MoreThe purpose of performing material testing is to ensure the
properties of the materials will meet specific requirements.
Proper testing on a material testing/force stand ensures that the
material will respond appropriately when placed under the expected
usage conditions, or meet the standards required for
product development. For rubber materials, the properties are
often found by testing the raw component before it is made into
the final product.
Guill Tool has achieved a series of successes in the areas of multi-layer dies and, most recently, a reciprocal tubing die for wound draining that reconfigures the internal chambers of the tubing to accommodate drainage. Drain tubes can be inserted prophylactically to prevent or remove the accumulation of fluid in a wound. Alternatively, such tubing can also be therapeutically inserted to evacuate an existing collection of fluid in a wound.
Read MoreMolecular Rebar in Aflas FEPM, when used in an Aflas compound formulation, results in improved tear toughness and high temperature modulus retention.
Read MorePrecise, early stage design simulations can result in substantial savings by streamlining the mold design process.
Read MoreWhen planning to mold a fluoroelastomer part, one needs to understand its application, environment and part dimensions in order to determine polymer selection, cure system and other compounding ingredients and processing properties needed for compression, transfer or injection molding.
Read MoreRubber industry patents as compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine for December 2023 Phthalic anhydride modified polymer rubbers
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