Heat generation is inevitable for any rubber product or material that experiences cyclic loading while in service. This includes tires, industrial belts, and […]
A brief guide to bound rubber Bound rubber is the result of interactions between polymer chains and fillers, such as carbon black or […]
Fillers can serve a wide range of functions within a polymer compound. A filler may improve performance characteristics, such as strength or durability, […]
Alpha Technologies evaluated the influence of processing parameters on the rheological behavior and mechanical properties of prepreg composites using an Encapsulated Sample Rheometer […]
Alpha Technologies evaluated the influence of processing parameters on the rheological behavior and mechanical properties of prepreg composites using an Encapsulated Sample Rheometer […]
Alpha Technologies evaluated the influence of processing parameters on the rheological behavior and mechanical properties of prepreg composites using an Encapsulated Sample Rheometer […]
The laboratory environment is often fast-paced and intense. There can be significant pressure on human operators to be as efficient as possible, sticking […]
Repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) testing is an excellent strategy for monitoring and proving the consistency of laboratory instrumentation and rheology testing machines. Regular […]
A critical performance variable for rheology instrumentation is repeatability. Repeatability in tests yields more accurate results over time, with less variance between rounds […]