Rubberrelated
Rubberrelated is a broad term used to describe topics, materials, processes, and products associated with rubber and elastomeric polymers. It encompasses natural rubber from Hevea brasiliensis and a wide range of synthetic rubbers, including styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), polyisoprene (IR), butadiene rubber (BR), nitrile rubber (NBR), neoprene (CR), ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), and others. The term covers compounding, shaping, curing, and end-use applications.
Materials and properties: Key fillers such as carbon black and silica improve strength and wear resistance.
Processing and products: Rubber parts are produced by mixing, extrusion, calendering, molding, and injection or compression
Environment and safety: Rubber waste is managed through recycling and devulcanization, material recovery, and energy recovery
Standards and tests: Rubber materials are specified and tested according to ISO, ASTM, and other national standards.