General-purpose rubbers: The group of general-purpose rubbers
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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Fiber composite components manufactured by vacuum infusion are a good alternative to injection molding that is particularly suitable for small series.