How to Stop Porosity in Rubber Curing Without Sacrificing Performance
In modern manufacturing, the race for efficiency is relentless. For producers of rubber extruded products, the shift from traditional autoclave methods to microwave curing has been a game-changer. It’s faster, saves labor, and cuts costs. But as with any major leap forward, it introduces a new, subtle challenge—one that can compromise the final quality of […]
Re-inventing Sports Shoe Soles: How I R Tubes Pvt Ltd is driving Performance and Durability
Re-inventing Sports Shoe Soles: How I R Tubes Pvt Ltd is driving Performance and Durability At I R Tubes Pvt Ltd, we believe that every detail in the manufacturing of rubber compounds plays a critical role in delivering outstanding performance and durability. Our expertise in chemical formulations and the advanced use of elastomers and processes […]
Why Outsourcing Latex Dispersions is a Smart, Value-Driven Choice
Why Outsourcing Latex Dispersions is a Smart, Value-Driven Choice In the world of latex product manufacturing—be it gloves, condoms, or medical devices—every paisa counts. While many manufacturers believe that producing dispersions in-house is more economical, a deeper analysis reveals that outsourcing dispersions can lead to significant cost savings, enhanced quality, and operational efficiency. The Hidden […]
Why Outsourcing Latex Dispersions Makes More Sense Than Producing In-House
There’s a common belief in the manufacturing world: if you produce it yourself, it will be cheaper. And while that may appear logical at first glance, it’s often misleading. This is particularly true when it comes to latex dispersions. Over the years, I’ve spoken to countless manufacturers who insist on producing dispersions in-house, convinced that […]
The Real Costs of manufacturing In-House dispersions
When comparing the raw material costs of in-house production with the purchase of ready-made water-based dispersions, one might initially assume that manufacturing in-house is cheaper. However, a true cost comparison must account for various additional factors involved in in-house dispersion production. In-House Dispersion Production: Hidden Costs You Should Consider When producing dispersions in-house, several hidden costs go […]
VINYL Silanes for the Plastics & Rubber Industry
In July 2023 we focused on sulphur silanes. This month our focus will be on vinyl silanes. We did cover the introductory part in that article. However, at the risk of being repetitious, but for a stand-alone reader, we will repeat it here… Introduction Silanes have been known for about 50 years. They were originally […]
Silanes: SULPHUR Silanes for the Plastics & Rubber Industry, Industrial Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Filler Treatments
This month we focus on silanes and more especially sulphur silanes. In the forthcoming month we will focus on vinyl silanes. Introduction Silanes have been known for about 50 years. They were originally used in an industrial scale for adhesives and coatings. In the 70s silanes found their way into the rubber industry as coupling […]
Raw materials in short supply? Look at Alternative Accelerator Blends
There seems to be no end in sight, at least in the immediate future for an end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Reports on the conflict that once dominated headlines, now finds a small mention on page six or seven of newspaper. What does remain is the economic turmoil that the conflict has caused across the […]
Selected Processing Aids in NBR and CR compounds: How do you know your processing aid is working
Last month we brought to you Why one should use Dispergum Zinc soaps as a processing aid. As a follow on to that this month we address the all-important question: How do you know your processing aid is working. What follows are various testing methods, for both NBR and CR, for the processes used for conversion to […]
Why use a processing aid like Dispergum zinc soap (Part 1)
In this two-part article, we bring to you why one should use processing aids like Dispergum zinc soaps for NBR and CR and in the next month, the all-important question: How do you know your processing aid is working – this alongside tests to show the efficacy of these processing aids. The two most common rubbers Nitrile (NBR) and chloroprene […]