March 2023
This issue focuses on Custom Mixing and Services Click here to read
Read moreCelebrating 134 years of service to the world-wide rubber industry
This issue focuses on Custom Mixing and Services Click here to read
Read moreGlobal emissions of greenhouse gases from trucks and passenger cars are influenced by the deformation energy and friction losses of tires. It is mostly associated with the rolling resistance between the tire tread and the road surface. For this reason, the rolling resistance is considered one of the most important performance indicators (that is, targeted to be reduced) within the tire industry.
Read moreIn this study, several modifications were made to an NBR based work boot outsole compound, and the compounds were subjected to a variety of abrasion tests.
Read moreCustom 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 moreMany methods exist to predict low temperature performance of
elastomers, such as the glass transition temperature (Tg) from
differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical
analysis (DMA), as well as lot temperature regraction, Gehman
torsional and compression set tests.
Latex Today with Jim Flinn I was recently asked if I would be willing to prepare and present a 45
Read moreUSPTO patents as compiled by the editors of Rubber World for March.
Read moreThe February issue is now available online. Click here to read.
Read moreThe U.S. Army utilizes the A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) as a tactical asset in combat and peace operations. Track failure on Army systems, such as those in Bradley Fighting Vehicles, is a significant cost driver for the Army. In-field track failures result in the entire platoon being mobilized to protect the vehicle and crew, putting warfighters at risk in hostile areas. A track’s main failure mode is typically related to specialized rubber components, such as elastomeric bushings, backer pads, track pads and road wheels.
Read moreNepheline syenite is a silica deficient functional filler and additive widely employed in a variety of polymers, adhesives, coatings, inks and colorant applications. Micronized sizes are valued for purity of color, gloss control, antiblocking in polyolefin films and coatings, and ease of dispersion, with low viscosity build, abrasion and superior weather resistance
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