Rubber, both natural and synthetic, is a core material in the automotive manufacturing industry. Its inherent qualities make it the number one choice for mountings, bumpers, seals, protective boots, belts, bushings, o-rings and hoses, to name just a few. Unfortunately,…
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Zeon reveals new grade of latex in the Nipol NBR series
In June 2014 Zeon Corporation launched Nipol LX560, a new grade of latex in the Nipol NBR product series suitable for thin-film disposable gloves. Nipol NBR latex offers outstanding characteristics such as high oil resistance, chemical resistance and high film…
SiVance unveils new C1008 Curative
SiVance, LLC, a subsidiary of Milliken & Company, unveiled SiVance C1008 Curative, a new silicone curative that aims to improve the durable flexibility of epoxy polysiloxane protective topcoats in marine and infrastructure applications, without sacrificing weatherability. SiVance said the development…
New tyre recycling method produces clean and reusable rubber
The recycling technology was invented by Costas Tzoganakis, a chemical engineering professor at the University of Waterloo, and was commercialized by Tyromer Inc. a green company that recently won a tech startup award from TiE50, which is TiE Silicon Valley’s…
Elasto Proxy announces new rubber and plastic parts for marine applications
Elasto Proxy, global supplier of custom seals and specialty insulation, is announcing rubber and plastic parts for marine applications. Designed for demanding environmental conditions, these high-qualilty components are made of marine materials that can withstand water, saltwater, wind, sunlight, and…
Flexi Floss reveals medical-grade silicone rubber floss
Flexi Floss has unveiled a flexible, medical-grade silicone rubber floss that is suitable for all ages. Gummy Floss is a dental hygiene device that is custom designed with comfort and hygiene in mind to overcome the challenges of acquiring and…
Hankook concept tyres gains IDEA awards
A pair of Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. concept tires has earned International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), completing a trifecta of design awards for these concepts. The concept tires—the Tiltread and eMembrane—were designed…
Cooper to apply space-age innovations to company projects
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. engineers were at the University of Toledo in Ohio on June 12 to explore ways to apply space-age innovations to company projects involving the development of a coating for tyre molds and RFID technology. Members…
Dow Corning moldable silicone product gains innovation award
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today announced that its recently launched Dow Corning® MS-2002 Moldable White Reflector Silicone was the winner of the Non-Luminous Components, Specialty Hardware, Shades and Solar category at the 2014…
Goodyear announces new “SoundComfort” technology
Goodyear reduces interior car noise levels with new SoundComfort technology Four decibel noise reduction is something to talk about Birmingham 23rd May 2014 – Goodyear announces today that it is launching a new technology that addresses the noise caused by…