• The lateral compliance of a gasket (proportional to its thickness and, inversely proportional to the area and shear modulus) can be helpful in preventing fretting caused by vibration. Alternatively, ...

The vulcanization process is a cornerstone of rubber engineering, involving the cross-linking of polymer chains to enhance elasticity, durability and resistance to chemical degradation. Recent ...

Elasticity is a property possessed by many solid materials, but the class of materials known as rubbers or elastomers possess a different property called high elasticity. This differs from ...

DES PLAINES, Ill.—Rahco Rubber, a custom rubber product manufacturer for OEMs, has added William Meyer to its manufacturing engineering group. Meyer brings vast industrial experience to Rahco, the ...