The Monsanto Processability Tester is a widely used instrument in the rubber industry for measuring the viscosity of rubber compounds during processing. It is named after its developer, the Monsanto Chemical Company. The tester consists of a cylindrical die with a diameter of 0.1 inches and a length of 1 inch. A small amount of … Continued
The Garvey Die Extrusion test is a widely used method for evaluating the processability of rubber compounds. It involves measuring the pressure required to extrude a rubber sample through a standardized die under controlled conditions. The test is typically conducted using a Garvey die, which consists of a cylindrical cavity with a 0.3-inch diameter and … Continued
Creep is a phenomenon that occurs in rubber materials when they are subjected to a constant load or stress over time. When a rubber material is compressed or stretched and held under a constant load, it will continue to deform over time even if the load remains constant. This process is called creep and is … Continued
Stress relaxation is a phenomenon that occurs in rubber materials when they are subjected to a constant deformation or strain over time. When a rubber material is stretched or compressed and held in a deformed state for a period of time, its stress level will decrease over time while the deformation remains constant. This process … Continued
Set recovery is a measure of the ability of rubber materials to return to their original shape after being subjected to deformation or compression. When a rubber material is compressed or stretched, it undergoes a process called “set” or “permanent set,” where it retains a portion of the deformation even after the load is removed. … Continued
Fatigue life refers to the number of cycles of stress a material can withstand before it fails due to fatigue. When a material is subjected to repeated cyclic loading, cracks can form and propagate through the material, leading to failure. A shortening of the fatigue life of a material means that the material can withstand … Continued
Hysteresis is the energy loss that occurs when a material is subjected to a cyclic stress or deformation. In rubber materials, hysteresis is related to the amount of heat generated during deformation, and it is typically measured as the difference between the energy required to compress the material and the energy released when the material … Continued
Jidoka is a key concept in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and is often referred to as “autonomation”. Jidoka is a Japanese term that can be translated as “automation with a human touch” or “automation with intelligence.” At its core, jidoka is a quality control process that empowers workers to stop the production line when … Continued
ASTM D2000 is a widely used standard specification that defines the requirements for rubber products in terms of their physical and chemical properties. The specification includes a system of type and class designations that help to identify the properties of rubber materials and their intended applications. The ASTM D2000 type designation consists of two … Continued
ASTM D2000 is a widely used standard specification that defines the requirements for rubber products in terms of their physical and chemical properties. The specification includes a system of type and class designations that help to identify the properties of rubber materials and their intended applications. The ASTM D2000 type designation consists of two … Continued
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