January 2026

In the January issue of Rubber World we feature the following articles along with business briefs, market focus, silicone medical updates, patent news and people in the news.

Disk sharpness and condition: A critical factor in abrasion measurement
by Marzieh Salehi, VMI Holland B.V.
The abrasion methodology concept of the LAT100 laboratory abrasion tester with a couple examples using model compounds is reviewed. Read

Effect of different nitrile elastomers in down hole drilling applications
by Bonnie Stuck and Nicole Hershberger, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory.
Use of rubber products in oilfield drilling applications and the analysis of their possible failure modes are discussed, and the effect of NBR, HNBR and XNBR is assessed in a down hole packer application. Read

Wire cord measurement sensor for tire calenders
by Varma Raju Sagi Venkatapathi, Honeywell International.
Wire cord measurement sensors provide a highly reliable, high-resolution method for evaluating the geometry of steel reinforced rubber sheets in real time. Read

Instrumentation and testing laboratories directories
Directories provide products, services and contact information for independent testing laboratories serving the rubber industry, and suppliers of rubber instrumentation and test equipment. Cross-referenced grids match companies to the products and/or services they provide. Read