Running high speed NBR glove lines in North America: What it actually takes
The confluence of two structural forces is rewriting the economics of nitrile exam glove manufacturing in North America. The 100%
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Latex and Natural Rubber
Sustainable materials for rubber and allied industries
Sustainability is no longer a new concept; it has become a global priority. While quality was the focus of the 1980s, globalization defined the 1990s, and the internet revolutionized the 2000s. The 2010s and after have been dominated by the idea of sustainability. Human survival depends on integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of life. The world is already witnessing alarming environmental changes: rising greenhouse gas emissions, depletion of non-renewable resources and widespread deforestation.
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A new natural rubber concept: Mastication with some practical examples
A novel conceptual physico-chemical peptizer effectively reduces the Mooney viscosity of natural rubber compounds, while preserving desirable performance characteristics.
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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.
Read MoreLatex Foam and its applications
by Boontham Nithi-Uthai, consultant Latex foam was industrially created in 1929 by Dunlop Rubber. The latex was foamed with fatty
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China unveils AI-powered rubber-tapping robots to address labor shortages
Hainan, China – In a groundbreaking move to tackle labor shortages in the natural rubber industry, the Chinese Academy of
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Sustainable and hypoallergenic biorubber and biolatex from Taraxacum kok-saghyz
A patented green process for biorubber extraction from the Taraxacum kok-saghyz plant provides significant savings in processing costs compared to existing technologies.
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U.S Medical Glove launches advanced glove-making machine in Illinois
U.S. Medical Glove Company is making history with the launch of the most advanced glove-making machine in the world. This state-of-the-art technology is revolutionizing self-reliance and reindustrializing American manufacturing, setting a new benchmark for efficiency, precision, and scalability.
Housed at their Harvard, IL facility, this groundbreaking machine represents a major leap forward in domestic production.
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