Patents for May
Patents as compiled by the editors of Rubber World for May 2022
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Articles
Nynas bio-based Nytex Bio 6200 offers significant sustainability to tire production
NYTEX® BIO 6200 is one of the most important sustainability products right now. One important feature of Nynas’ strategy for continued global growth is the launch of products that support their customers’ long-term sustainability work. This is true not least of the bio-based tire oil NYTEX BIO 6200, the result of many years’ intensive R&D work.
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Trelleborg’s iCast LSR speeds small batch product development
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is supporting manufacturers with iCast™ LSR, a new fast and flexible digital manufacturing process for product development and small batch production of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) parts.
Trelleborg’s unique iCastTM LSR process offers a cost-effective way for manufacturers to develop product variations or try out different design concepts before investing in serial production tools. In addition, the process enables the start of pre-series and series production with small batches, to close the gap between low and high-volume production.
Carbon black market forecast at $22 billion by 2027
– The global carbon black market attained a value of almost USD 15036.1 million in 2021. Aided by surging applications in tire manufacturing and automobile industries, the market is projected to further grow at a CAGR of 5.7% between 2022 and 2027 to reach a value of USD 22103.7 million by 2027 according to ResearchandMarkets.com
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April 2022
The April issue of Rubber World is now available online. This issue focuses on Automotive Elastomers and Parts. Click here
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Tech Service: FEPM type fluoroelastomers for charging cables
FEPM type fluoroelastomers are shown to improve the performance of high voltage automotive charging cables.
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HT-ACM elastomers: A high performance alternative to ethylene acrylic elastomers
Whether it is a requirement for high heat resistance for hybrid-electric vehicles, or sealing of high performance lubricants in battery electric drivetrains, the need for a reliable supply of high performance elastomers like ACM will continue.
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How theories of adhesion can be applied to EPDM rubber composites
by Francesca Messaggi, Salvatore Balestrieri, Patrizia Piancastelli and Nicola Latorraca, Versalis S.p.A. Fundamental concepts are taken from the adhesives world
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Patents for April
Patent as compiled by the editors of Rubber World for the April issue
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Service life determination of EPDM o-rings used in a fire extinguisher
The Canadian Coast Guard is considering the use of EPDM o-rings as a critical component of the water fire extinguishing piping system, with the expectation that they last at least 40 years.
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