Paper 1
Utilization of Recyclates into Rubber Hose Formulations
Allen Moorefield
Cooper Standard Automotive, Fluid Systems Division
Paper 2
TP Sealing Systems
Jean-Loup Cretin
Hutchinson Sealing Systems
Paper 3
Material Development to Meet 2004 LEV II Emissions Requirements for Intake Manifold Sealing
Ray Hetherington
ITW/Southland
Paper 4
Foaming and Applications of Thermoplastic Vulcanizates
Abdelhadi Sahnoune, Ph.D.
Advanced Elastomer Systems
Paper 5
The Use of a Low-Cost, Nitrosamine-Free Curative in EPDM Extruded Products
Michael Boisseau
Crompton Corp., Uniroyal Chemical
Paper 6
Continuous Method of Measuring Compressive Stress Relaxation - A Method for Predicting Seal Performance
Urban Dinges, Ph.D.
Bayer Inc., Rubber Division
Paper 7
Impacts On Compound Quality In The Mixing Room
Andreas Limper, Ph.D.
Institut für Kunststofftechnik, Universität Paderborn
Paper 8
Adhesion Properties of Zinc Diacrylate/Peroxide Cured Natural Rubber
Pete Jazenski
Rohm & Haas
Paper 9
Class A Compound Development: Part 1-Studies On The Effect Of Rotor Design On EPDM Compound
Ramaswamy Raj, Ph.D.
GDX Automotive
Paper 10
Computer-Aided Screw Design for Rubber Processing - Opportunities and Today's Limitations
Dominik Schramm, Ph.D.
Institut für Kunststofftechnik, Universität Paderborn
Paper 11
Challenges for EPDM
Steven Yu, Ph.D.
Cooper Standard Automotive, North American Sealing
Paper 12
Investigation Into The Factors That Effect Performance Of A New Aqueous Metal Treatment System For Rubber-To-Metal Bonding Applied By An Autodeposition Process
Mark Weih, Ph.D.
Lord Corporation
Paper 13
Pitfalls of Longevity Testing Based Solely On Compressive Stress Relaxation
Joe Walker
Freudenburg-NOK
Paper 14
Material Characterization For Sealing Applications
Paul Tuckner
Dyneon LLC, A 3M Company
Paper 15
Fluid Resistance of Ethylene/Acrylic (AEM) In New Automotive Hydraulic Fluids And Motor Oils
Ken Wu, Ph.D.
DuPont Co., Packaging and Industrial Polymers
Paper 16
O-Ring Sealing Challenges In CO2 Air Conditioning Systems
Dale Ashby
Parker Hannifin Seal Group
Paper 17
Structural Testing of Materials for Finite Element Analysis of Elastomeric Parts
Kurt Miller
Axel Products, Inc.
Paper 18
Finite Element Modeling Of Sealing Bead Tearing In An Automotive Air Filter
Elizabeth Azhikannickal
Queen's University, ME Department
