In the last decade, the tire industry has faced tremendous pressure to recycle and optimize usage of rubber materials. This is a combination of economic, environmental, societal and legislative factors. The need to save on natural resources, coupled with…
Silicone is a synthetic polymer often used in medical and cooking applications thanks to its heat resistance and its non-toxic property (FDA grade required). Applied to textile, silicone polymer can be used as a coating in order to enhance fabrics…
What is a release liner for tire ? In the tire manufacturing process a liner acts as a conveyor belt to wind up & store extruded rubber parts before curing. Various type of materials can be used as a liner…
What is REACH? The Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals aka REACH is a regulation program developed by the European Union in order to set up a framework for dangerous chemical substances. The goal of REACH is to monitor…
Butyl inner liner and tube are critical components of the tire. This thin layer provides better inflation pressure retention and helps decrease rolling resistance, a key component of the fuel efficiency. It also helps with preserving the life of the…
Introduction to the tyre industry The composition of a tyre is mainly rubber but not only. The manufacturing process of a tyre is complex, and consists in a set of multiple layers applied on each other. To build these layers…
There are many factors in the work places that cause sick leaves. MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorder) is one of them; these are all the pains related to the muscles, the joints, the sinews. The MSDs problems are present in office work…