Rubber Technology

Compounding and Testing for Performance

John S. Dick

Publisher: Hanser Publishers

Published: 2009

ISBN-13: 9781569904657

ISBN-10: 1569904650

Pages: 567

Subjects: Science / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, Technology & Engineering / Engineering (General), Technology & Engineering / Industrial Engineering, Technology & Engineering / Industrial Technology, Technology & Engineering / Materials Science / General, Technology & Engineering / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades, Technology & Engineering / Textiles & Polymers

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About Rubber Technology

This book is a practical guide to cost-effective formulating of rubber compounds to achieve optimal processing and performance. It provides a thorough discussion of the principles of rubber compounding, rubber testing, and how various compound changes will affect different properties and test measurements. Rubber compounding is discussed as a series of interdependent systems such as the elastomer system, the filler-oil system, and the cure system. A holistic approach is used to show how changes in these different systems will affect specific compound properties. Much attention is given to trade-offs in properties and emphasis is placed on finding the best balance for compound cost, processing properties, and product performance.

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