General-purpose rubbers: The group of general-purpose rubbers
General-purpose rubbers are the all-rounders among elastomers. They are inexpensive and suitable for many scenarios. We present the three most common ones.
Surface finishing of rubber and plastic: What are the options?
Surface finishing offers many possibilities for changing the properties of rubber and plastics. However, it is not applicable everywhere.
How companies prevent assembly damage to rubber seals
Assembly damage to rubber seals is annoying and often causes additional costs. Proactive design can prevent this.
Detectability in the pharmaceutical and food industries using the example of silicone
Products made of silicone are being used more and more frequently in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Detectability plays an important role here.
Rubber and plastics in medical technology
Products made of rubber and plastic have become indispensable in medical technology. However, there are a number of things to keep in mind during development.
C-parts made of rubber or plastic also deserve attention
C-parts made of rubber or plastic are neglected by many industrial companies. Yet they harbor enormous optimization potential.
Is it worth creating a specification sheet for rubber and plastic articles?
Companies often shy away from the effort involved in drawing up specifications for rubber or plastic articles. But the preparatory work pays off in the long run.
Acrylic stone: A favorable alternative to ceramics
Acrylic stone, a composite material made of PMMA and mineral dust, has comparable properties to ceramics, but is much easier to process.
Why personal communication will remain essential in rubber & plastics projects in the future
Even in the digital age, personal communication still has a raison d’être. In rubber and plastics projects, it is even essential.
Vacuum infusion for large-area fiber composite components – an alternative to injection molding
Fiber composite components manufactured by vacuum infusion are a good alternative to injection molding that is particularly suitable for small series.
