Extruding full rubber bales without a granulator
Walk into most rubber compounding operations today and somewhere upstream of the mixer one will find a granulator. It sits
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May
30 years of high precision fine meshstraining technology
Since the introduction of the roll-ex gear pump extruder technology in 1995, UTH GmbH from Fulda, Germany has become a
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The measurement of tire innerliner gauge
In this study, the Keyence digital microscope has been used to measure component gauges of tire cross-sections, and specifically the
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Sustainable rubber compounding strategies for next generation tires
The global automotive industry is transitioning from a linear model to a circular economy to mitigate its environmental footprint. Tires,
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Patents for May
Vulcanization process for rubber productsU.S. patent: 12,552, 919Issued: February 17, 2026Inventor: Irina S. YurovskayaKey statement: A process for preparing a
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How fast-drying inks improve throughput in tire plants
When tire plants evaluate throughput, most of the attention goes to the major equipment: extrusion, curing presses and automation systems.
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India’s rubber industry is transforming; combining sustainability, innovation and policy support
India’s rubber industry is entering a defining phase of transformation, driven by a powerful combination of sustainability initiatives, technological innovation
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Continuous extrusion to cut energy costs and improve quality
By using high precision continuous extrusion with an integral, built-in gear pump, it is possible to move away from old style mills, which have a huge footprint, and generally include plenty of safety hazards. Continuous extrusion removes the need for ramping up production in batches, which simplifies and accelerates preparation; and also separates materials input from production output. Current users report that this improves both control of production and quality.
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Simulation of rubber formulation development using AI-Graf Compounder
Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into rubber compound development is said to mark a transformative step in materials science, and the authors explore the use of AIGraf Compounder software to simulate and optimize rubber formulations. By leveraging feedforward neural networks, the system can predict material properties based on ingredient compositions.
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Surface modified polyester polyurethane foams with varying pore sizes for decanted water treatment in oil spill response
Testing of two polyurethane foams as absorbants for oil spill remediation is examined, and a surface treatment to enhance oil removal efficiency is explored by the authors. This work is said to be crucial in determining the optimal foam formulation for oil spill cleanup.
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