Rubber Technology: Compounding and Testing for Performance is a practical guide to cost-effective formulating of rubber compounds to achieve optimal processing and performance. It provides a thorough discussion of the principles of rubber compounding, rubber testing, and how various compound changes will affect different properties and test measurements. There is an emphasis on finding the best balance for compound cost, processing properties, and product performance.

From the Preface: “...In this book we covered rubber compounding as a series of interdependent ‘systems’ such as the elastomer system, the filler-oil system, the cure system, the antidegradant system, etc. We endeavored to use more of a ‘holoistic’ approach to show how changes in these inter-related systems can affect specific compound properties...Emphasis was placed on the practical; however, theoretical explanations were used mainly when it was necessary to explain an important principle or concept...”

Target Audience: Both novice and experienced rubber compounders and technologists.

Table of Contents:

Rubber Compounding: Introdution, Definitions, and Available Resources
Compound Processing Characteristics and Testing
Vulcanizate Physical Properties, Performance Characteristics, and Testing
Rubber Compound Economics
The Technical Project Approach to Experimental Design and Compound Development
Elastomer Selection
General Purpose Elastomers and Blends
Specialty Elastomers
Polyurethane Elastomers
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Recycled Rubber
Compounding with Carbon Black and Oil
Precipitated Silica and Non-Black Fillers
Ester Plasticizers and Processing Additives
Sulfur Cure Systems
Cures for Specialty Elastomers
Peroxide Cure Systems
Tackifying, Curing, and Reinforcing Resins
Antidegradants
Compounding for Brass Wire Adhesion
Chemical Blowing Agents
Flame Retardants
Rubber Mixing
Index