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Rubber
compounding
is
the
complex,
ingredients
manufacturing,
to
meet
the
environmental,
performance,
and
cost
tires,
innertubes,
rubber
weatherstripping,
rolls,
O-rings,
retreaded
hoses,
seals,
tires,
belts,
diaphragms,
properties
for
specific
service
application.
Raw materials for a compound are generally
selected in the following order:
(1) polymer (natural or synthetic rubber)
(2) fillers or reinforcing agent
(3) antioxidants and antiozonants
(4) plasticizers or oils
(5) bonding agent or adhesive (if needed)
(6) tackifer (if needed)
(7) vulcanization system [curing agent,
accelerator(s), or coagent]
Performance requirements of the final product
often dictate which specific type of elastomer can
be used. The expected usable life for the product is
controlled by many factors such as end-customer
needs, competitive situation in the marketplace,
rubber
components
are
used
in
homogeneous
mixture.
In
many
cases,
the
increase
that
component
again
during
grinding
of
rubber
rollers
(cured
in
an
Mill processing
The
following
description
relates
primarily
to
force
the
raw
gum
elastomer
into
the
high
viscosity
(low
viscosity
grades
are
compounding
operations.
However,
the
Figure
)
Raw gum elastomer is dropped through the hopper
into the mixing chamber where it is mixed by the
rotors)
or
between
the
mixing
(tangential
rotors),
depending
on
the
technology)
and
Pominis
VIC
Organic fillers