Article Citation: G. R. Hamed (1981) Tack and Green Strength of Elastomeric Materials. Rubber Chemistry and Technology: July 1981, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 576-595. URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.5254/1.3535821 Tack and Green Strength of Elastomeric Materials G. R. Hamed University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325 Abstract Tack and green strength are two important properties of many elastomer compounds. … Continued
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When compounding for low temperature applications, here are a few tips: Base the compound on polymers that have low glass transition temperatures With NBR, Nitriles: Select grades of NBR with lower levels of ACN to improve low temperature flexibility Use Low Temperature Oils – Select Oils that are not aromatic. Generally, aromatic process oils impart poor … Continued
I am blogging today about some general rubber mixing concepts for Butadiene and Butyl. This is just in the spirit of imparting lessons we’ve learned and research we’ve done here at Goodyear. These are ideas we’ve learned and accepted as true and necessary to consistently produce great batches of rubber. If there is anything I … Continued
Capillary Rheometry and Microwave Curing in Custom Rubber Extrusions. Hi all. Flynn here again with yet another topic of interest for a small few of us. I hope this finds you in good spirits and I hope to be of service to you in researching custom rubber solutions. Feel free to contact me at fsears@goodyearrubber.com … Continued
Hi there, I’m offering a few tips today on eliminating or reducing Porosity, air bubbles and voids in Custom Rubber parts. Here at Goodyear, we solve problems. We are committed to being your custom rubber solutions supplier. Porocity, air bubbles and voids can occur in a few different processes, namely mixing and in forming. In … Continued
Hi. Flynn Sears here checking in on a Technical Rubber Extrusion Process piece: Tackling Extrusion Die Swell . The Extrusion process is still largely a form of art on the part of the operator. There is no cavity to form the rubber part in the curing process. Rather, the extrudate must go through the vulcanization … Continued
Goodyear Rubber Company Southern California is currently staying busy with various projects and supplying many clients with high quality products. At this moment, many of our products are being completed for the aerospace industry as well as the commercial and construction industries. We have been very active in house producing these products as well as … Continued
Being a Southern California Rubber company brings beautiful weather along with our high quality products. Forecast predicts another sunny and warm Southern California day. Good thing we have this beautiful view from our office! This month our employees are contributing to some major projects in the calendaring and extrusion departments. Be sure to check back … Continued
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