Measuring systems company Brabender says its measuring system ElaTest for density determination of rubber and rubber compounds within the production-accompanying incoming goods and quality control is now available in a modern and robust design with high operating comfort as well…
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Hankook introduces new technology for EV tyre brand
South Korean tyre company Hankook Tire & Technology has introduced its exclusive technology system for iON, a tyre brand designed for electric vehicles (EVs). Based on the internal test conducted by Hankook Tire, the iON demonstrates up to 18% reduction…
ZC Rubber strengthens partnership with Leapmotor on future EV projects
China’s tyre maker ZC Rubber has announced that the strategic partnership with Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co Ltd, an electric vehicle (EV) company in China, to further strengthen the two parties’ cooperation in the automotive field. Leapmotor manufactures EVs and auto…
Bridgestone to use sustainable tyres at solar event in Australia
Tyre maker Bridgestone has announced it will be supplying teams at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) with tyres developed using 63% recycled and renewable materials. The tyres, which are custom-designed to meet the unique challenges of the 3,000 km…
Desma expands automation technology reach with Berger takeover
Klöckner Desma Elastomertechnik GmbH takes over Berger Bürstmaschinenbau GmbH & Co’s business activities, including the complete spare parts supply of all Berger brush systems on the market; it has also integrated the previous company’s entire production at the Fridingen headquarters.…
Datwyler expands O-ring capacity with new machines in China and Mexico
As customer demand increases for O-Ring solutions, Datwyler says it is expanding its production capabilities with new moulding machines installed at its sites in China and Mexico. Capable of producing thousands of O-Rings every hour, the new machines will use…
Enviro collaborating with Chalmers on recycling technology
Tyre recycler Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) is participating in a three-year project at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg within the scope of an initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of West Sweden’s chemical industry. The collaboration aims to leverage…
LD Carbon opts for American pelletiser at rCB plant
South Korean recycler LD Carbon has opted for US-based Mars Mineral’s pelletising technology equipment. The latter will install the pin mixer technology at LD Carbon’s newest pyrolysis and recovered carbon black (rCB) facility. LD Carbon is a material industry company…
Continental ties up with other tyre makers for agro tyre pressure app
German tyre maker Continental is now offering the Agro Tyre Pressure App, in cooperation with other tyre manufacturers. This application combines the databases of each manufacturer like pressure, load and speed tables. The app is now available in English, French,…
Chinese tyre maker launches Cambodian factory
China’s Jiangsu General Science Technology’s latest investment in Cambodia, General Tires Technology (Cambodia) Co Ltd, recently opened its US$300 million facility located in Preah Sihanouk province’s Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ). At a recent launching of the facility, General Science…