Siloxane: Its Uses and Its Dangers

Siloxane: Its Uses and Its Dangers

What is Siloxane? Siloxane is one of the more controversial chemicals in the industrialized world today, especially in the silicone industry. On the one hand, it has many helpful and relevant uses across the manufacturing spectrum. However, due to the siloxane...

Latex Material Testing Process

The latex testing process looks a little different for every project. The latex material composition, the goals of the testing, and the final use of the material all play a role in shaping the latex testing process. However, there are a few key steps that apply every...

The Process of Engineering Rubber and Silicone

What do Rubber Engineering Consultants Do? Rubber engineering consultants are advisers, problem solvers, investigators, and subject matter experts—there’s virtually no limit to what they can do. Rubber companies of all types might work with rubber engineering...

2023 Rubber Industry Trends

How Is the Rubber Industry Growing? Ongoing supply chain disruptions and price changes driven by inflation are hampering industries all over the world. However, the rubber market remains strong—and growing. The Asia-Pacific region remains the world’s largest supplier...

How Rubber Aging Ensures the Lifespan of Materials

What is Rubber Aging? Rubber aging refers to a wide range of laboratory tests designed to accelerate the aging process in rubber materials. The purpose of rubber aging is to predict the lifespan of rubber materials and understand how a rubber product may change over...