December 2024

The December issue of Rubber World Magazine is now available online.

In this issue you will find the following articles and more:

Maximizing mold utilization: The case for semi-permanent release agents – By varying the microstructure of a mold coating, it is possible to influence the surface appearance of a rubber part. – Click here to read

Mechanical characterization of different rubbers for finite element analyses – Use of an internal method for mechanical characterization of rubber materials with a tensiometer uniaxial machine is described. – Click here to read

Health, environmental safety and efficiency of Rhenogran predispersions – One way to reduce health and environmental hazards in rubber compounding is to encapsulate chemicals in elastomeric binders, such as Rhenogran additives. – Click here to read

Molding Suppliers Directory for 2024 – This directory lists suppliers who offer molding equipment, materials and expertise to the rubber industry. The directory is followed by a cross-reference section listing the companies that offer a variety of items, including molds, platens, presses, rotational molding equipment and auxiliary equipment, as well as mold releases, etc. – Click here read