Effective rubber compound development

Effective rubber compound development

Commercialising a rubber component may seem complex and daunting. There are many technical and service-related pitfalls to avoid - while the financial, time and reputational costs of any missteps in the process are high.

See how a three-stage process developed by Smithers experts helps clients shorten their development timescales and bring new rubber products to market with confidence. We explore the importance of:
  • Science-based material selection to identify the polymer type that will form the basis of the required rubber compound.
  • Practical and timely development of a rubber compound with the physical properties, chemical resistance and service performance required by the intended application.
  • Identification of a suitable route to manufacturing by which both the rubber compound and the finished component can be manufactured on a production scale.

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