The new water-resistant adhesive latex by Mallard Creek Polymers has been introduced. From 2009 through 2013, butadiene cost has been very volatile, driving many companies to seek alternatives. Beginning in 2014 and extending through at least 2016, butadiene costs have…
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Introducing the Nokian Rotiiva HT
The Nokian Rotiiva HT is excellent on asphalt or gravel and moves with ease in light off-road conditions. The New Nokian Rotiiva HT for SUV and Light Truck applications is the most advanced highway tread design with Nokian Tyres’ industry-leading…
A ‘Radical’ Adhesive
Materials supplier Dow Corning unveils new silicone and elastomer technologies aimed at reducing costs and increasing material performance in underhood applications here at the 2015 SAE World Congress. The company says its EA-7100 adhesive is a breakthrough in silicone chemistry…
Can lettuce be a source for rubber?
Rubber is natural and the main ingredient for many everyday products, from boots to condoms to surgical gloves. Roughly 70 % of the global supply of rubber is used in tyres. During World War II, the supply of rubber from…
Relying on safety and sustainability
Globally, rubber demand is expected to grow 1.8% in 2015 and 4.1% in 2016, while plummeting rubber prices, due to oversupply, continue to impact rubber-producing countries in Southeast Asia…
Momentive unveils new silicone elastomer products
US-based Momentive Performance Materials (MPM) showcased its new silicone elastomer solutions at NPE 2015. The company, which was situated at booth S15079 at NPE, introduced its new low-volatile, self-lubricated liquid silicone rubber (LSR) Silopren LSR 3376/50, along with showing its…
Bridgestone launches next-generation fuel-saving tyre
Bridgestone Americas today announced the launch of the latest tire in its fuel-efficient Ecopia tire line, the Ecopia EP422 Plus tire. The Ecopia EP422 Plus tire is engineered with a combination of light and strong materials for greater fuel efficiency, giving…
Unwanted California tires end up in rivers and beaches
IN LAYERS STAGGERED LIKE BRICKS, holding up houses assembled from old garage doors and corrugated steel; in heaps outside the second-hand shops called llanteras; in ditches, alone, abandoned — “tires and tires and tires and tires,” says Oscar Romo. He’s a…
Rubber that provides protection for amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs)
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has found that some types of rubber provide corrosion protection—and potentially better ballistic protection—for amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs). This is important to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) as they look to extend the AAV,…
Dunlop introduces TrailSmart
Dunlop has launched TrailSmart, a tyre designed for modern adventure bikes and riders. The brand said the new tyres have “exceptional” wet and dry grip, improving handling both on and off-road, along with increased mileage. The tyre builds on the…