The two-roll plasticizer (TRP)
by Peter J. Uth, Julia Uth and Manuel Beßler, Uth GmbH. TRP Reworker process technology combines proven methods in rubber
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Shaping the future of rubber product manufacturing with smart automation
by Soren Blomaard and Ly Ho, Taniq. Automation developments and how they can be applied for the automated design and
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New, used and rebuilt machinery directories
A classified list of rubber machinery and equipment with supplier companies is followed by directories of the companies that supply
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Patents for July 2025
Patents as compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine for July 2025. Silicone rubber composition U.S. patent: 12,162,986 Issued: December 10,
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KraussMaffei Extrusion fuels growth in the cable-compound-market
KraussMaffei Extrusion now offers machine technology with the flexible ZE BluePower, which processes formulations with halogen-free flame retardants in polyolefins – as an alternative to conventional cable formulations based on halogenated flame retardants. The specially configured extruder is used to produce high-quality HFFR (Halogen Free Flame Retardant) compounds with ATH (Aluminum Trihydroxide) content of up to 65%. Additionally, the ZE BluePower can be adapted to various process tasks and formulations, offering customers high flexibility for individual requirements.
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Wevo launches supersoft silicone potting compounds for advanced electronics
Wevo has unveiled three new silicone-based potting compounds designed to meet the growing demands of modern electronic components. The WEVOSIL 22106 FL, 22102 FL, and 22105 FL compounds offer a unique combination of supersoft consistency, thermal conductivity, and mechanical resilience, making them ideal for sensitive and thermally demanding applications.
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How elastomeric tubing can drive greater value in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Rubber and elastomer materials play a crucial role throughout the medical landscape, delivering critical functionality in a countless range of
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3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) modified polyurethane foam for bacteria removal from water
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) aim to provide clean drinking water to all individuals by 2030, including those
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Heterogeneous bonding technology for silicone rubber
Silicone rubber, also known as polysiloxane, is a synthetic polymer composed of a siloxane (–Si–O–) backbone with additional organic groups,
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More than biocompatible: HCR’s role in sustained release medical technologies
The healthcare industry continuously demands more effective and patient-friendly treatment solutions, and implantable drug delivery devices are one of the
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