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…
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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…
Advanced silicone elastomer products introduced
Silicone pioneer Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (MPM) is introducing new advanced silicone elastomer solutions at NPE2015. In addition to exhibiting a new, lowvolatile, self-lubricating liquid silicone rubber (LSR), MPM will highlight recent advancements in fiberreinforced LSR and anti-static heat cured…
Primasil brings unique silicone product to Middle East market
The focus for Primasil Silicones’ exhibition at Middle East Rail 2015, in Dubai, will be the first appearance in this region of its unique Railsilmaterial. Primasil describes this as a product that epitomises its customer-centred approach and its understanding of the…
New liquid silicone rubber launched
Rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturer Proto Labs, Inc. has added optical-grade liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to its existing lineup of moldable plastic, metal and LSR materials. High-performance optical LSR is transparent, extremely flexible and starting to replace glass in many optical applications…
Satellite imaging can help locate suitable land for rubber cultivation
ISRO’s former chairman, G. Madhavan Nair, said that advanced technology can also help in identifying the type of blight that affects rubber trees, Nair said, while inaugurating the ‘India Rubber Meet’ at Le Meridian in Kochi on Wednesday. Natural rubber…
New rubber-based PSA introduced
RS Industrial has introduced Adhesive Squares™ T, an innovative and aggressive double-sided PSA that offers a strong, instant bond combined with high heat resistance, making it versatile enough to accommodate a wide variety of applications. It is the newest addition to…
Michelin to launch new tyre suitable for summer and winter
In May 2015, European motorists will for the first time be able to purchase a summer tyre that has been certified for use in winter. Thanks to a combination of summer and winter tyre technologies, the new Michelin CrossClimate delivers…