Natural vs Synthetic Rubber: Properties, Performance, Cost & Sustainability (Selection Guide)
TL;DR — quick picks What are we comparing—and why it matters Property-by-property comparison (what changes in practice) Property Natural Rubber […]
Rubber Manufacturing Process: From Latex to Engineered Products
Rubber manufacturing is a multi-stage process that transforms raw latex or synthetic polymers into durable, engineered materials. From tires and
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Different Uses of Rubber & How to Select the Right Type
Rubber—both natural and synthetic—is among the most versatile materials in engineering, manufacturing, and everyday products. Understanding where and how different
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Benefits of Rubber Material: What Engineers, Buyers & Students Should Know
Rubber material—whether natural or synthetic—offers a range of benefits unmatched by many other engineering materials. But to select and specify
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How Is Rubber Made? From Harvest and Polymerization to Compounding, Vulcanization, and Testing
Short answer: Rubber is made by (1) obtaining an elastomer (either natural latex from trees or synthetic polymers from monomers),
Types of Natural Rubber: Latex, Sheet, Crepe, TSR (SMR/STR/SIR) and How to Choose
Quick take: Natural rubber (NR) comes to market as latex concentrates, sheet/crepe rubbers, and technically specified rubber (TSR). TSR is
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What Is Rubber Made Of? Composition, Standards, and How to Choose the Right Type
Short answer: Rubber is made from elastic polymers (natural cis-1,4-polyisoprene or synthetic elastomers like SBR, NBR, EPDM) that are vulcanized
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