Practical Rubber Rheology and Dynamic Properties

"Practical Rubber Rheology and Dynamic Properties" provides a unique overview of rubber rheology from a practical perspective. Written by expert authors with many years of experience in the rubber industry, it focuses on applications of rubber rheology testing to solving industrial problems, rubber compound development, predicting changes in processability in the plant, quality assurance, and research and development. However, basic principles are also covered. Aimed at practitioners in the rubber industry, this book promotes understanding of the material to support efficient production of the high-quality rubber products demanded in today's market. It is also suitable for students and their instructors on rubber courses taught in universities.

Autorentext
Henry Pawlowski is Senior Engineer, Applications, at Alpha Technologies in Akron, OH.

Klappentext

"Practical Rubber Rheology and Dynamic Properties" provides a unique overview of rubber rheology from a practical perspective. Written by expert authors with many years of experience in the rubber industry, it focuses on applications of rubber rheology testing to solving industrial problems, rubber compound development, predicting changes in processability in the plant, quality assurance, and research and development. However, basic principles are also covered.

Aimed at practitioners in the rubber industry, this book promotes understanding of the material to support efficient production of the high-quality rubber products demanded in today's market. It is also suitable for students and their instructors on rubber courses taught in universities.

Leseprobe
The Authors Preface Table of Contents 1 Overview of Rubber Rheology and Dynamic Property Tests 2 Mooney Viscometer 3 Capillary Rheometer 4 Curemeters 5 Viscoelastic Characterization of Rubber 6 Types of Rubber RPA Rheological Tests 7 Raw Rubber Effects on Processability 8 Filler Effects on Rubber Compound Processability 9 Measuring Quality of Mix and Processability 10 After-Cure Dynamic Properties 11 Methods for Analyzing the Cure Reaction Index