Restoring the environment with ammonia-free natural rubber latex
Innovative ammonia free stabilization technology has been developed that functions in an acidic environment without harmful chemicals.
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The evolution of latex foam
The history of the global latex industry is presented by the author, tracing its journey from rudimentary beginnings through incremental advancements to contemporary global shifts and innovations
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Cure pack aging study
By quantifying the extent of any deviations when testing two EPDM based compounds prepared with freshly made cure packs versus aged, pre-weighed packs, this study aims to determine the practical implications of cure pack aging, and to provide guidance on best practices for storage, handling and timing of cure system addition during rubber compound processing.
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Around the world in 80 years – VMI turns 80!
In October this year, the Firestone Country Club in Akron Ohio, hosted a very special event: the 80th birthday party
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Patents for November
November patents as compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine from the USPTO. Tire comprising a dual layer tread
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Trends shaping the future of tire manufacturing
As the tire industry faces shifting consumer expectations, the rise of EVs and rapid technological change, what will the tire
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Sustainability and tire manufacturing
There are many tools to facilitate sustainability in tire manufacturing, including automation and robotics, operations modeling and simulations, and new material technology concepts.
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A first engineered rubber product from devulcanized rubber from scrap tires
Devulcanization methods such as chemical, mechanical, irradiation, biological and combinations are reviewed, and additional steps are presented to turn post-consumer goods, like end-of-life tires, into engineering materials and products.
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From steel to rubber: The path through farm tire innovations
Farm tire innovations through the decades are presented, including the switch from steel to rubber tires, tread designs and materials within the tires.
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Post GPS Daily
This follow-up to the 2025 Global Polymer Summit and Expo, held last month in Cleveland, OH, and published for the
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