Rubber Technology

Rubber Technology: Compounding and Testing for Performance 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 effect different properties and test measurements.
Rubber compounding is discussed as a series of interdependent systems such as the elastomer system, the filler-oil system, the cure system, etc. 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.
Contents:
- Processing Characteristics and Testing
- Compound Performance Characteristics and Testing
- Rubber Compound Economics
- Methodology for Compounding
- Overview of Elastomer Selection
- General Purpose Elastomers and Blend
- Specialty Elastomers and Blends
- Polyurethanes
- Thermoplastic Elastomers
- Recycled Rubber
- Carbon Black and Oil Loadings
- Non-Black Filler Loadings
- Synthetic Plasticizers and Processing Aids
- Sulfur Cure Systems
- Cures for Specialty Elastomers
- Peroxide Cure System
- Resin Cures, Resin Reinforcement, and Resin Tackifiers
- AO Systems
- Adhesion Promoters to Brass / Bronze Coated Substrates
- Blowing Agents
- Flame Retardants
- Mixing