TRELLEBORG will launch ProgressiveTraction technology, a concept tyre that wil be showcased at a trade show to be held from 10 to 16 November in Hannover, Germany. After two years of intensive numeric simulations as well as indoor and outdoor…
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New silicones to meet fabricators needs
US firm Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicone-based technology and innovation, will introduce advanced new silicone technologies at the ACS Rubber Show, from 8-10 October in Cleveland. These materials include Silastic FL 60-9201 and Silastic FL 70-9201 fully…
Momentive to showcase LSR, hardcoats at Germany show
MOMENTIVE Performance Materials Inc. (MPM) will feature a wide array of materials at the K 2013 international trade fair on October 16-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The materials will be primarily silicone elastomers and hardcoats, which, MPM says will provide a…
Cooper expands light truck portfolio with Discoverer HT3 tyre
OHIO-headquartered Cooper Tire is expanding its Discoverer line with the addition of the Discoverer HT3, a specially engineered tyre for premium commercial-grade performance and highway traction in all seasons and designed to resist abnormal wear. Scott Jamieson, Cooper Tire’s director…
Apple Rubber introduces electrical enclosure UL 50 seals
US DESIGNER and manufacturer of seals and sealing devices firm, Apple Rubber Products, offers two new silicone compounds with UL 50 and UL 50E certifications for use with and without environmental considerations. UL 50 and UL 50E are the safety…
Vietnam to implement de-proteinised natural rubber standards
VIETNAMESE and Japanese scientists concluding the 2nd TCVN -ISO meeting on establishing standard for protein-free natural rubber project, held in Ho Chi Minh city, have introduced the outcome of their latest joint research. Some 50 senior members of Vietnam Rubber…
NuSil unveils a transparent silicone encapsulant
NuSil Technology, a supplier of silicone materials for the medical implants, aerospace, electronics and engineering markets, has launched the R-2614, a transparent, flowable silicone encapsulant and potting material uniquely designed for easy processing and long-term reliability. The robustness of R-2614…
Rubber-Cal launches new recycled rubber flooring
US elastomers and wear parts firm Rubber-Cal Inc is introducing another addition to its eco-friendly product range. The rubber flooring product, the “Z-Cycle” , is 100% recycled rubber flooring made from used tyres and tyre crumbs. The Z-Cycle is best-suited…
Trelleborg unveils new SugarCane tyres
TRELLEBORG has launched its new 710/70R38 TM800 SugarCane, specifically engineered for sugar cane applications. Lorenzo Ciferri, Marketing Director Agricultural and Forestry Tires at Trelleborg Wheel Systems, said, “The Trelleborg TM800 SugarCane tyre is the result of years of experience and…
Continental upgrades truck tyres’ fuel economy, wear
CONTINENTAL Tire the Americas’ Commercial Vehicle Tire group has announced updates to its commercial light truck tyre lines for North America, the HSR and HDR. Available now for both original equipment and replacement, the improved HSR (Heavy Steer Regional) and…