Continental uses vacuum technology to study tire wear particles
Hanover, Germany – Continental is pushing forward with efforts to reduce tire wear by using innovative technologies, carrying out cutting-edge
Read More
Articles
Wacker unveils biomethanol based silicone gel at Compamed 2025
At this year’s COMPAMED medical technology trade show, WACKER presents innovative silicone products for medical and therapeutic applications. One of the booth highlights is the company’s first biomethanol-based silicone gel SILPURAN® eco 2114. The adhesive enables the skin-friendly fixation of wound dressings, plasters, wearables and sensors. WACKER also presents its newest findings regarding silicone adhesives for transdermal patches. The study examines several delivery profiles and customization options. Also, visitors shouldn’t miss WACKER’s silicone elastomer exhibits ELASTOSIL® R plus 4360 and ELASTOSIL® R plus 4366. These silicone rubber grades set standards in the manufacture of profiles, support parts and pharma tubing
Read MoreLaser Research Optics introduces a line of field-replacement CO2 laser lenses
Laser Research Optics has introduced a line of field-replacement CO2 laser lenses for use in cutting precision seals, gaskets, and other parts from silicone, rubber, PTFE, and other materials where high accuracy tolerances within microns are often required.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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
Read More
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 More
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
Read More
Patents for November
November patents as compiled by the editors of Rubber World Magazine from the USPTO. Tire comprising a dual layer tread
Read More
Kraiburg introduces high-performance silicone VMQ compound series
Gummiwerk KRAIBURG GmbH & Co. KG offers a series of high-performance silicone compounds in its product portfolio: KRAIBURG VMQ. Developed specifically for demanding applications, these materials combine reliable performance with versatility and economic efficiency – the ideal solution when standard products must perform without compromise.
Read More