Belts, seals, hoses, engine mounts, not to mention tires--modern life without rubber products is incomprehensible. This convenient tool will guide you through the selection labyrinth for material blends, additives, compounding equipment, and vulcanisation system. Detailed examples and proven recipes will clear ypur path to successful design and manufacturinbg of rubber products. Pocket-sized and condensed, yet clear and comprehensive! Plastics Power in the Palm of your Hand!
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Compound Design
Chapter 3 : Raw Materials
Chapter 4 : Vulcanization Systems
Chapter 5 : Rubber Industry Standards
Chapter 6 : Classification System for Elastomers for Automotive Applications
Chapter 7 : Troubleshooting
Chapter 8 : Examples
Chapter 9 : Useful Tables
Chapter 10 : Further Reading