Rubber Technology - Compounding and Testing for Performance

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