2024

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Joel Neilsen replaces the retiring Dave Schultz as technical editor of Rubber World Magazine

Joel Neilsen has been named the new technical editor for Rubber World magazine, taking over from Dave Schultz, who is retiring at the end of the year. Neilsen brings 46 years of experience in the rubber industry. He graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from Cleveland State University and started his career at BFGoodrich Tire in Akron, OH, focusing on tire development and production. He later worked in sales development at Uniroyal Chemical, served as a technical service representative for Bayer (now Lanxess) in rubber chemicals and synthetic elastomers, and provided technical service at Sid Richardson Carbon.

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Bridgestone wins the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award

Established in 1987, the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award recognizes innovation and achievement in enhancing road safety globally. For over thirty years, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent has played a leading role in supporting improved road safety both in the United Kingdom and globally. In making the recommendation for the award, the judges acknowledged the high level of corporate commitment which includes both strategic support for NGOs and the opportunity for employee involvement.

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Cryogenic deflashing for injection molded rubber parts

During rubber injection molding, excess material called flash forms on the surfaces of parts. Unless this unwanted rubber is removed, surface quality suffers. In product assemblies, flash on molded components like rubber gaskets and o-rings can interfere with seating, mating and sealing. A quality injection mold and a skilled injection molder can reduce the amount of flash; but even so-called flashless molds are not immune to this common defect.

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