scholarly journals Model in problem space of a legacy system for the support of design and production of rubber compounds

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-62
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Spasić
Keyword(s):  
Domain Model ◽  
Fourth Generation ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Problem Space ◽  
Legacy System ◽  
Visual Models ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
New Applications ◽  
Code Standard ◽  
Standard Software

The fourth generation legacy system used for designing rubber compounds contains valuable information related to rules of business, knowledge, methods and results in compounding. In order to leverage the accumulated knowledge or design new applications related to compounding it is important to define a domain model based on the existing system used with remarkable success in the past twenty years. Due to the lack of both source and binary code, standard software reverse engineering methods could not be applied in this situation. In the process of manufacturing rubber products, the greatest attention is focused on a further understanding and improvement of the development of new rubber compound formulations, design technology and improvement of the existing ones. A basic problem that needs to be resolved is what kind of information is needed about a particular rubber compound. The problem of building an elastomer formulation from the ground up is complex and can easily entail thousands of choices by the compounder. This problem is not a trivial one, and it can only be resolved on the basis of available science-based elastomer technology as well as software engineering methods and models. Modelling in problem space is used as a research method in this paper. Model of problem space (MOPS) deals with creating and understanding of the problem, primarily the problem that a potential user of the system faces. The modelling output transcends both data and code and results in a suite of visual models or diagrams created with use of Unified Modelling Language (UML).

Wire Adhesion Testing

1972 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. C. Coates ◽  
C. Lauer
Keyword(s):  
Bond Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Material Strength ◽  
Basic Design ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Reliable Test ◽  
Adhesion Testing ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The results of this study are conclusive. The ASTM D-2229 Test Method is not a reliable test for measuring adhesion of wire cords to rubber compounds. However, by using the basic design and modifying it, an accurate measurement of bond strength on a macroscopic level can be obtained. This test is insensitive for all practical purposes to compound physical properties and changes in cord diameter and embedded length—for both stranded and rod-like cords. It is also possible with this test to calculate the amount of stress that is exerted on the surface of the wire cord to determine the relationship between failing stress and the material strength of the rubber compound. Properly used, this new test should give the compounder a better tool to study the adhesion of compounds to metal.

Oxidation and Ozonation of Rubber

1985 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 637-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Keller
Keyword(s):  
Short Review ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Systematic Development ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Ozone Resistance

Abstract With the wide variety of elastomers, fillers, and other compounding ingredients available today, there is increasing demand for rubber compounds with specific properties. The systematic development of the desired rubber compound can be undermined by the exposure of the compound to oxygen and ozone during use. Thus, a rubber compounder should be aware of the effects of oxygen and ozone attack on rubber and how to compound for oxygen and ozone resistance. This short review is intended as an introduction to the phenomena of oxidation and ozonation of rubber.

Characterization of Snap-On Calf Nipple Product and Development of its Compound Formulation Based on Natural Rubber

2017 ◽  
Vol 744 ◽  
pp. 282-287
Author(s):  
Sarawut Prasertsri ◽  
Sansanee Srichan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Soxhlet Extraction ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Rubber Component

This research aimed to develop the formulation of natural rubber filled with carbon black, silica and calcium carbonate for rubber calf nipple application. The reverse engineering was performed on the calf nipple product to analyze the rubber type and component by using Soxhlet extraction, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques. Furthermore, mechanical properties were examined to act as benchmark for the rubber compound design. The results showed that rubber component in the nipple product was natural rubber, whereas two filler types revealed as carbon black and calcium carbonate with 10 and 35 of the total weight. In addition, rubber nipple showed the hardness of 46±1 Shore A and tensile strength of 5.3±0.60 MPa. From the investigation of the properties of developed rubber compounds in this work, it was found that the mechanical properties depended on type and content of filler. The required mechanical properties of vulcanizates were achieved at 20 phr of carbon black (N330), 20 phr of silica and 120 phr of calcium carbonate.

Stress Analysis of Adhesion Tests

1983 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 252-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Ridha ◽  
R. N. Crano
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Shear Stress ◽  
Shear Stresses ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Friction Forces ◽  
Pullout Force ◽  
Considerable Advantage ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Steel Cords ◽  
Photoelastic Analysis ◽  
Pull Through

Abstract The ASTM D 2229-80 test specimen with a circular hole and a pad restriction was analyzed by 3D finite elements. Maximum shear stresses within the specimen are at the cord-rubber interface. Thus, failure is expected to initiate in the vicinity of the cord-rubber interface. This characteristic is similar to that seen in the MICA and TCAT tests; it represents an improvement over other pull-through tests including earlier ASTM tests. The computed tensile stresses normal to the cord indicate that friction forces will not be significant in this test (as they are in the TCAT test) and that debonding will propagate rapidly. In this regard, the D 2229-80 test is similar to the MICA test. Results of photoelastic analysis of the ASTM D 2229-80, MICA, and TCAT tests are in good agreement with the computed results. Maximum shear stress at the cord-rubber interface in the ASTM D 2229-80 test varies with the modulus of elasticity of the rubber. This variation becomes more pronounced with increasing rubber deformations (e.g., at higher loads and with softer rubber compounds). Thus, the cord pullout force will be dependent on the rubber modulus. From the above results we conclude the following: 1. The ASTM D 2229-80 test overcomes one of the serious drawbacks of earlier pull-through tests; failure is expected to initiate in the vicinity of the cord-rubber interface rather than elsewhere in the rubber. The new test's main deficiency is the dependence of the cord pullout force on the rubber modulus; in this regard, the MICA test offers a considerable advantage. 2. The ASTM D2229-80 test may be used in evaluating the adhesion of various steel cords embedded in a control rubber compound. 3. When changes are anticipated in the properties of the rubber compound, the MICA test offers a considerable advantage because the cord pullout force in the MICA test is independent of the rubber modulus.

Fiber Adhesion to Rubber Compounds

2008 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 523-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. B. Wennekes ◽  
R. N. Datta ◽  
J. W. M. Noordermeer ◽  
F. Elkink
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Surface Roughening ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Rubber Composites ◽  
Adhesion Promoter ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Polyester Fibers ◽  
History Of ◽  
Fiber Materials

Abstract The present paper provides an overview of literature published on fiber-rubber composites. A brief history of Fibers used in rubber applications is given. The emphasis is on the adhesion between fiber materials and rubber compounds. Special attention is given to the standard RFL-treatment and the double-dip treatment used for aramid and polyester Fibers to enhance the adhesion with rubber compounds. Some alternatives to the RFL-treatment are described: fiber surface roughening, adhesion promoter additives to the rubber compound, impregnated Fibers and plasma treatment.

Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Silica-Filled Rubber Compounds

2013 ◽  
Vol 781-784 ◽  
pp. 475-478
Author(s):  
Watcharin Rassamee ◽  
Woothichai Thaijaroen ◽  
Thirawudh Pongprayoon
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Rolling Resistance ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Cure Characteristics ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Silane Coupling ◽  
Unmodified Silica ◽  
Tan Δ ◽  
Wet Grip

Natural rubber compound using different silicas, including unmodified silica, admicellar-modified silica and silica with silane coupling agent, were studied. The properties including cure characteristics, mechanical properties and dynamic properties were examined with the comparison of three compounds. The results show that cure characteristics of admicellar silica/rubber compound (Ad-Si/R) was shorter than those of unmodified silica/rubber compound (Un-Si/R) and silane coupling silica/rubber compound (Sil-Si/R). Mechanical properties of Ad-Si/R and Sil-Si/R were better than those of Un-Si/R. In addition, wet grip and rolling resistance analyzed from tan δ (5 Hz) at 0°C and 60°C, respectively, by DMA were found that the wet grip of Ad-Si/R was the best, whereas the rolling resistance of Sil-Si/R was the best, in the comparison.

Elastomer Blends

1974 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 481-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. J. Corish ◽  
B. D. W. Powell
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymers ◽  
Propylene Oxide ◽  
Polymer Chains ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Repeat Units ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Broad Concept ◽  
Poly Propylene ◽  
Styrene Butadiene ◽  
Composite Article

Abstract Mixtures are difficult to define within the range of materials employed in the rubber and plastic industries. A composite article such as a tire is a mixture of wire (metal), textile cord (organic fiber), and rubber compounds. The rubber compound itself is a mixture of elastomer, filler, and, usually, extender. Moreover, the elastomer may be a mixture of two or more rubbers. On a smaller scale, the elastomer may contain ‘blocky’ segments or crystalline portions along the polymer chains which act as ‘reinforcing’ agents or stiffeners. These may be similar to the repeat units of the elastomeric part, e.g., isotactic—atactic block copolymers of poly(propylene) or poly(propylene oxide); or different from it, as in the stereo block styrene—butadiene thermoplastic copolymers. Two types of elastomer may of course, be copolymerized or one elastomeric type may be grafted onto another. Furthermore, certain catalysts could cause simultaneous homopolymerization of two monomers. All the foregoing systems are different facets of the broad concept of blends, but some selection is obviously needed. In this review, most emphasis will be placed on elastomer—elastomer blends including their preparation from the constituent elastomers. Reference will be made to elastomer—plastic blends prepared from separate materials and by block/graft type reactions. Blends of one plastic with another lie outside the scope of this review.

The Effect of Second Filler on Cure Characteristic and Mechanical Properties of Si-69 Treated Precipitate Silica/NR Composite

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 2183-2186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanchai Thongpin ◽  
C. Sripetdee ◽  
N. Papaka ◽  
N. Pongsathornviwa ◽  
Narongrit Sombatsompop
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Maximum Torque ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Rubber Vulcanizate ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Cure Time ◽  
Cure Characteristic

Silica has been widely used as non-black reinforcing filler, however, the filler-filler interaction has been an important issue. Cure characteristic and mechanical properties of the rubber compound and rubber vulcanizate were affected both by filler-rubber interaction and filler-filler interaction. There have been, presently, a number of natural fillers which are also used as fillers for the rubber, i.e. fly ash, sawdust and zeolite. This work therefore will study the effect of second filler added into the 13% Si-69 treated precipitate silica (PSi) filled natural rubber compounds. It was revealed that the scorch and cure time of the rubber compound increased with the content of treated PSi. This was the effect of excess of the silane treated onto PSi which would agglomerate and form the cluster of polysiloxane and would then be able to absorb vulcanizing accelerator resulting in extending the scorch and cure time of the rubber compounds. However, this effect was over ruled with the reinforcing effect as could be seen by the increasing, with the contents of PSi, of maximum torque and mechanical properties of the vulcanizates. The NR compounded with treated PSi content of 20 phr selected to study the effect of excess silane on the cure characteristic of hybrid fillers NR composite. The addition of sawdust led to longer scorch time and cure time but not much change of the maximum torque. As expected, the modulus of the rubber vulcanizate increased with the sawdust content whereas the tensile strength and elongation at break decreased with the sawdust content. The incorporation of zeolite could accelerate the cure reaction therefore both scorch time and cure time decreased. The maximum torque also increased with the content of zeolite. Both modulus and tensile strength increased with the content of the zeolite whereas elongation at break tended to be unchanged. In the case of using fly ash as the second filler, the cure time tended to be unchanged. However, the maximum torque tended to be increased with the content of fly ash. It was found that the modulus, tensile strength increased but elongation at break decreased. Interestingly, the excess of Si-69 used effect pronouncedly for the addition of zeolite and fly ash cases as the excess silane could promote the interaction between fillers surface and rubber molecule accept for sawdust

Role of Silicas and Silicates in Rubber Adhesion

1968 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 1300-1311 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Creasey ◽  
D. B. Russell ◽  
M. P. Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Rubber Compounds

Abstract The addition of resoreinol plus hexamethylenetetramine and/or hydrated silicas to rubber compounds can result in increased adhesion to textiles, wire, and other rubber compounds. Silica prevents loss of adhesion on aging or at elevated temperatures. The increase in adhesion is due, depending on the system, to improved wetting and hydrogen-bonding between the rubber compound and the substrate to which it adheres.

Online Method for Characterization of the Homogeneity of Rubber Compounds Filled with Non-Conductive Carbon Black

2006 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 610-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. H. Le ◽  
M. Tiwari ◽  
S. Ilisch ◽  
H-J. Radusch
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Black ◽  
Electrical Conductance ◽  
Rubber Compound ◽  
Mixture Ratio ◽  
Dispersion Process ◽  
Filled Rubber ◽  
Rubber Compounds ◽  
Conductance Method ◽  
Internal Mixer

Abstract In the present work, the effect of carbon black (CB) type on the electrical conductance of CB filled rubber compounds measured online in the internal mixer and the corresponding CB dispersion were investigated. The CB dispersion is strongly affected by the specific surface area and structure of CB which can be directly monitored by use of the online electrical conductance method. The effect of CB mixture ratio of a high conductive CB and a non-conductive one on the online electrical conductance was investigated for CB filled rubber compounds. By addition of a small amount of a high-conductive CB type into a non-conductive CB filled rubber compound, a characteristic online conductance - time characteristic is observed that is a result of the formation of a joint network of the two CB types. It could be shown, that such a characteristic is suitable to monitor the dispersion process of the non-conductive CB in the rubber compound.

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