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Siloxane: Its Uses and Its Dangers

What is Siloxane? Siloxane is one of the more controversial chemicals in the industrialized world today, especially in the silicone industry. On the one hand, it has many helpful and relevant uses across the manufacturing spectrum. However, due to the siloxane...

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The Processability and Testing of Rubber Elastomers

Importance of Elastomer Processing Elastomer processing testing can reveal valuable information about how a compound will behave in a mixing or manufacturing environment. Laboratory testing allows manufacturers to test, tweak, and optimize compounds and materials...

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Benefits of Testing During Product Development

Testing during the product development process gives manufacturers an early look at the final performance of the product. By testing on a regular basis during this stage, manufacturers can catch potential issues and opportunities for improvement early, so they can...

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The Process of Testing Construction Adhesive Materials

Purpose of Testing Construction Adhesive Construction adhesives, such as roofing tapes, butyl sealants, and crack filling compounds, must often endure intense conditions while in service. Extreme heat, extreme cold, long-term fluid and moisture exposure, and high...

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The Purpose of Testing Recovered Carbon Black

What is Carbon Black? Carbon black is a fine black powder similar to soot, since it’s difficult to clean off of hands, clothing, and other surfaces and a little bit goes a long way when turning something black. Carbon black is the product of partially burning...

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Latex Material Testing Process

The latex testing process looks a little different for every project. The type of product, the goals of the testing, and the final use of the material all play a role in shaping the latex testing process. However, there are a few key steps that apply every time....

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How Rubber Testing Ensures Quality Rubber Products

Purpose of Rubber Quality Testing Rubber quality testing has several key purposes, depending on the stage of production and the goals of the manufacturer. In most cases, quality testing is required before launch to ensure that the product or material meets the...

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How Testing Tire Materials Ensures Quality and Safety

Importance of Testing Tire Materials Many people think of tires as nothing more than an errand and an occasional necessary expense. But tires are absolutely essential to the safety and function of any vehicle. In fact, the only part of the vehicle that actually makes...

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The Process of Engineering Rubber and Silicone

What do Rubber Engineering Consultants Do? Rubber engineering consultants are advisers, problem solvers, investigators, and subject matter experts—there’s virtually no limit to what they can do. Rubber companies of all types might work with rubber engineering...

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