Platinum-cured silicone is being used for more applications today than ever before. The inherent physical properties of silicone rubber, such as its resistance to water and heat, make it suitable for a variety of products. While peroxide has been the industry standar[…]
Rubber to substrate bonding refers to the process of combining elastomers to substrates made of various materials through various chemical and mechanical means. This bonding technique is utilized in numerous industries, including automotive, sealing, aerospace and ma[…]
Bruggemann, a company specializing in polymer additives, has introduced a new technology that was recently featured in Rubber World. This innovation combines two additives, TP 1862 and LP21-103, to create a rubber-to-metal adhesive that eliminates the need for resorc[…]
Carbon black is a reinforcement and performance additive for plastic and rubber compounds to improve resilience, strength, and conductivity of end products. Escalating prices for carbon black oil, a primary element of carbon black, has made the filler more expensive […]
Phenolic resins are used to tackify, reinforce or help cure rubber compounds. They are known for their heat resistance, hardness, dimensional stability, and chemical and electrical resistance. What are Phenolic Resins? Phenolic resins are a type of thermoset polyme[…]
Rubber roller manufacturers in North America are now using one-step processes to bond rubber covers to the roller cores. DuPont THIXON™ and MEGUM™ adhesives retain their performance in high temperatures and severe applications and work for a variety of different elas[…]
Composite parts and components are tricky because two different materials must successfully bond together and stay that way in challenging applications. Metals, elastomers and plastics have very different physical and performance properties. No matter what materials […]
Environmental consciousness is increasing the demand for electronic vehicle sales, and Gartner now predicts 6 million will be shipped this year, up from 2 million last year. That’s great for auto and aircraft manufacturers. However, corporate sustainability goals are[…]
Rubber to substrate bonding (RTSB) is common in many industries, including automotive and medical. Successful bonding depends on selecting the right adhesive. You spend a good amount of time selecting and purchasing the best RTSB material for your application. How[…]
With the average age of the population increasing steadily, manufacturers are finding it difficult to keep up with the rising demand for medical devices. In response to the ever-increasing demand, Wacker developed its SILPURAN® product line. SILPURAN silicone elastom[…]
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