March 2024
The March 2024 issue of Rubber World Magazine is now available online. Articles include:
Utilization of AI driven solutions for rubber compound formulation
by Hans-Joachim Graf, H-JG Consulting, and Christoph Hartwich, IT consultant. Through its comprehensive exploration of challenges and innovative solutions, the authors contribute to the evolving discourse on the practical implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in rubber compound development. read
Custom compounding with Spherix aluminosilicate microspheres
by Jeff Heath, Spherix.
Spherix products provide demonstrable process improvements in a formulation designed to resemble a tire tread compound. read
Compounding with a new heat resistant HNBR elastomer: Therban HT
by Victor Nasreddine, Marjan Hemstedevan Urk, Andreas Kaiser, Jelena Dodevski and Susanna Lieber, Arlanxeo.
The effect of compounding variables on the properties of Therban HT, a polyamide reinforced HNBR elastomer with improved heat resistance, is presented. read
Custom mixing and services directories
Directories list custom rubber mixing and services suppliers. Custom rubber mixers are listed, along with plant locations, equipment, mixing capabilities and whether technical service and/or recipe development are offered. A directory of companies that offer various custom services to the rubber industry follows. read