ZEON Chemicals L.P. is currently undertaking production trials of synthetic rubber that is both sustainable and reduces the dependency of fossil fuel at its Hattiesburg, Missouri manufacturing facility. Hydrin elastomers use an epichlorohydrin monomer derived from palm and other vegetable…
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Michelin studded tyres roll out in Rally Sweden
MICHELIN has unveiled its new winter tyre for the recently held Rally Sweden, the only pure snow and ice round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The X-Ice North 2 tyre features 384 metal spikes, each 20mm long, inserted…
Michelin’s new multipurpose bike tyres
TYRE maker Michelin has rolled out its new dual-sport tyre, Anakee III. Co-developed with BMW, Anakee III has been designed to deliver all the safety and off-road capability big trail motorcycle users demand. It has a distinctive tread pattern that…
New silicone that accelerates supercomputers
A SILICONE-based material that transmits light instead of electrical signals inside supercomputers and data centers, and thereby improves the robustness and flexibility of Big Data applications has been developed by Dow Corning and IBM. The new material is expected to…
NuSil Technology’s fluorosilicone elastomer for medical implants
NuSil Technology LLC introduces MED-5440, a translucent 100 mol % fluorosilicone elastomer designed to be used with liquid injection molding equipment. As a fluorosilicone, MED-5440 resists swell when in contact with or immersed in dimethyl fluids and most solvents or…
Mallard Creek Polymers’ new latexes for construction
US-based Mallard Creek Polymers (MCP), a supplier of high performance latex products to concrete markets has launched a new latex line, Tylac4901,a self-stabilised styrene-butadiene latex for the oil and gas segment. In addition, MCP is completing the development of its…
Kraton’s natural rubber alternative for medical devices
US firm Kraton, a global producer of high-performance elastomers is showcasing its Cariflex polyisoprene products, a natural rubber alternative, at the upcoming Medtec Europe to be held February 26-28 in Germany. br/> According to Kraton, Cariflex is an ideal substitute…
Crisplant automates tyre handling
CRISPLANT , a part of the Beumer Group and a global supplier of automated material handling systems is launching its first automated material handling system to be specifically customised for the tyre production industry. The Crisplant Tire Tray Transportation and…
Artificial muscle with graphene and rubber
DUKE University engineers have discovered broader application for graphene to a stretchy polymer film which includes artificial muscles. Prior to attaching the graphene to the rubber film, the film is pre-stretched several times its original size. The graphene is attached…
Safer flights with fire buffering rubber
SAFETY precautions determine strict requirements for floor coverings used in long range airlines. Products fitted into aircraft galleys are particularly implicated into these safety precautions. Highly renowned engineers from Metzeler Technical Rubber Systems GmbH, have developed a product with higher…