What is rubber processing?

Rubber processing refers to the manufacturing of various types of superior rubber products by mixing vulcanized and unvulcanized latex, coagulating the mixtures, and processing them to improve extrusion and calendering properties. You might find these chapters and articles relevant to this topic.

How is SP rubber made?

PA 57, another concentrated form of SP rubber, is made by drying the coagulum produced from a mixture of 70 parts of latex consisting of 80% vulcanized and 20% unvulcanized latex rubber together with 30 parts of a nonstaining processing oil. The oil is added to give an easier processing concentrated SP rubber.

What should be addressed in rubber science & technology?

Better understanding of basic aspects of rubber science and technology such as vulcanization, reinforcement, wear resistance, fatigue, ageing, etc. should be addressed by obtaining new insights into structure and dynamics of rubber materials (e.g., using cutting-edge characterization approaches or novel analysis procedures). 4.)

How does natural rubber processing affect the environment?

The processing of natural rubber causes numerous negative environmental impacts, including water and air pollution . In natural rubber processing, a large amount of water is required to produce rubber products, generating large quantities of rubber wastewater [62,63]. This rubber wastewater is mainly generated from the rubber skimming process.

Which polyoxyethylene glycols are used in the rubber industry?

The PCC Group has a range of polyoxyethylene glycols (PEGs) dedicated to the rubber industry under the trade name Polikol. Dedicated products include Polikol 1500 Flakes, Polikol 4500 Flakes, Polikol 6000 Flakes and Polikol 8000 Flakes. Products can come in flake form, but also in powder or pastille form.

What is the main raw material for rubber?

The main raw material for rubber is natural rubber, which is structurally a cis-1,4 polyisoprene. It is found in many plants in the form of latex, a colloidal system in which the dispersed phase is mainly natural rubber and the dispersion medium is water.