Rubber Division’s upcoming in-person and virtual learning opportunities

Akron, OH – The Rubber Division makes it easy for you to learn from anywhere, as their courses are conducted online and in-person. CEUs are available on many of our courses. All Rubber Division, ACS courses are free for undergraduate Student Members (discount for masters & graduate Student Members).

Register for their in-person courses today:
April 25 – Course: Rubber Explained
April 26 – Course: Processing & Testing of Rubber

Take advantage of these valuable virtual training opportunities:
May 3-6 – Endurica Workshop: Application of Rubber Fatigue Analysis with Endurica Software
May 5 – Course: Compound Development Series: Polymers
May 11 – Course: Rubber Extrusion Technology
May 12 – Course: Compound Development Series: Fillers
May 17 – Course: How to Extend Lifetime of Elastomers & Rubber Products
May 18 – Course: Introduction to Hydrogels
May 19 – Course: Compound Development Series: Oils, Plasticizers & Process Aids
May 23 – Course: Setting Up a Rubber Molding Process
May 24 – Course: Mixing & Testing for Compound Consistency
May 24-26 – Webinar: Communication Series: The Tips & Tricks Trilogy
May 26 – Course: Compound Development Series: Antidegradants & Aging

Featured course on May 17 – How to Extend Lifetime of Elastomers & Rubber Products. The objective of this course is to review the rubber ageing phenomena and to learn about strategies to prevent ageing and extend lifetime of elastomers and rubber products. The following topics will be covered:
• Causes of rubber products failure
• Ageing of elastomers and rubber products
• Types of anti-aging chemicals
• Mechanisms of anti-ageing effects
• Applications of anti-ageing chemicals
• Effects of compounding ingredients on ageing
• Effects of service conditions on ageing
• Selection criteria and general recommendations on rubber compounding with anti-aging chemicals

Visit www.rubber.org for more information