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Hexpol TPE expands sales network with Nordmann, Rassmann
Hexpol TPE, a producer of customised thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and flexible polymer compounds, has expanded their presence in Central Eastern Europe with the appointment of Nordmann, Rassmann based in Hamburg as a distribution partner for central eastern Europe.Weiterlesen...
Abrasive wear Behaviors of several Rubber Conveyor Belt Materials used in different Working Conditions
The abrasive wear is caused by conveyed materials such as coal, granite and hard rock in belt conveyors. It is expected that abrasion resistance of rubber belts is high. Conveyor belts are exposed to different working conditions such as natural weathering, oil, acid, thermal cycling and accelerated ageing during service life.Weiterlesen...
New Composites of High Performance PPS
In the prevailing paper we report the production and testing of multi component composites based on the high performance polymer PPS. Both flexible two component rigid-flexible-composites and rigid composites with a functional polymer are produced.Weiterlesen...
Synthesis and Characterization of soft magnetic Manganese ferrite Particles as a Basis for Magneto-Active Elastomers (MAEs)
Magneto-Active Elastomers (MAEs) were prepared based on a two component silicon rubber and soft magnetic manganese ferrite (MnFe2O4) micron sized particles. These ferrimagnetic crystals were synthesized in a two-step, co-precipitation and further calcination process. The surface of MnFe2O4 material was modified with fatty acids.Weiterlesen...
Sinopec and Sibur enter JV to produce Butadien Nitrile Rubber
Sibur, a leading Russian gas processing and petrochemicals company, signed a contract with China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) to establish a joint venture (JV) for the construction of a 50 ktpa butadiene nitrile rubber (NBR) plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park, 50 km south of Shanghai.Weiterlesen...
Successful Development of REP
With an increase of its turnover by 10% in 2013, the overall strategy of REP international is bearing fruit. The French manufacturer has been developing two parallel ranges of injection molding machines for 10 years to meet the needs of customers both in emerging markets and high-tech markets.Weiterlesen...
Eastman plans to expand its facility in Texas
Eastman Chemical Company announced plans to expand 2-Ethylhexanol capacity at its Longview, Texas, site. The expansion will increase capacity by approximately 20,000 metric tons per year.Weiterlesen...
Effect of Additives on the Physical Properties of a Biopolymer Hydrogel from epoxidized natural rubber, polyvinyl alcohol, and Starch
Novel biopolymer hydrogels were made from poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) and starch with glutaraldehyde (GA) as a crosslinking reagent. The swelling ratio of the polymer hydrogel decreased as a function of the GA content, ENR content, PVA content, glycerol content while the swelling behavior of the new polymer hydrogel increased with increasing sodium alginate and starch.Weiterlesen...
Effect of a Silane Coupling Agent on the Morphology of Silica Reinforced Natural Rubber
Filler-to-rubber interaction is a key parameter in reinforcement of rubber. This paper presents an investigation into the morphology of silica-reinforced Natural Rubber (NR) in presence and absence of a silane coupling agent, bis(triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulfide (TESPT).Weiterlesen...
IISRP launches Life Cycle Assessment Project
The IISRP announced the initiation of a project to conduct the life cycle assessment of four major elastomers including ESBR, SSBR, BR and SBS with more than 30 plant sites participating in this global project.Weiterlesen...