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Latex Today with Jim Flinn I was recently asked if I would be willing to prepare and present a 45
Read MoreLatex Today with Jim Flinn I was recently asked if I would be willing to prepare and present a 45
Read MoreUSPTO patents as compiled by the editors of Rubber World for March.
Read More– Dow announced the expansion of its silicone sealant products to offer photovoltaic (PV) module assembly materials, furthering the global movement toward renewable energy. The newly launched DOWSIL™ PV Product Line with six silicone-based sealants and adhesives solutions can be used to deliver durability and proven performance for frame sealing, rail bonding, junction box bonding and potting, and building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) installation materials.
Read MoreThree years in, the pandemic has altered the commercial truck industry, including the tire segment. In this Q&A, Dan Funkhouser, Yokohama Tire vice president of commercial tire sales, looks at the ways the industry has adapted to the changes and what to expect moving forward.
Read MoreTokai Carbon CB announced that its Addis, LA facility is certified to the ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) Plus standard, allowing supply of sustainable carbon black
Read MoreLiquid Silicone Rubber Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period 2023-2030 according to USD Analytics. Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is a versatile material used in various applications due to its excellent properties such as high thermal stability, low toxicity, and resistance to chemicals and UV radiation. The LSR market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to the increasing demand from various end-use industries such as healthcare, automotive, electrical and electronics, and others.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNepheline 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
Read MoreIn tire technology, the automobile tire performance triangle, or “magic triangle,” is formed by three major parameters: rolling resistance, wet traction and wear resistance. These tire tread compound properties have rarely been improved simultaneously.
Read MoreThe carbon black industry is dynamic, with the leading global producers developing new ways to create sustainable products. One of the innovation leaders is Orion Engineered Carbons. In an interview with two of the company’s executives, Rubber World discussed how Orion approaches innovation and the trends in sustainable products.
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