The New Products Blog showcases new innovations that suppliers are introducing to the rubber industry. It focuses on new materials, machinery, molds, testing equipment, software, and other goods and services that are intended to help manufacturers of finished rubber products.
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Mahr has introduced a new length measurement instrument designed to provide fast and precise external measurements on shop floor parts.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corp. has launched a dedicated polyolefin elastomer foam for footwear that it claims is suitable both for sports and casual shoes.
PAWCATUCK, Conn.—Davis-Standard has upgraded its DS-Blend feedscrew line with the addition of a single screw extruder designed for demanding applications.
WALDKRAIBURG, Germany—Kraiburg TPE's Thermolast M compounds meet the requirements of the guideline 2017 for medical grade plastics.
PIQUA, Ohio—French Oil has designed and built a multi opening, 600-ton hydraulic press system for rubber molding applications.
WEST WARWICK, N.J.—Guill Tool has released a pair of crossheads, one designed especially for micromedical applications and the other designed to handle the unique challenges associated with elastomeric compounds.
LEVERKUSEN, Germany—Covestro will present the prototype for a new application of its TPU materials for additive manufacturing at the upcoming K 2019 trade show, to be held in Duesseldorf, Germany.
ROUND LAKE, Ill.—Grieve has developed an electrically heated cabinet oven for Class 100 clean rooms.
CANTON, Ga.—EZ Kote will launch its newest line of water-based silazane semi-permanent release agents for the rubber and elastomer industry at the International Elastomer Conference.
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Mahr has released an addition to its MarSurf VD series that allows for roughness and contour measurements to be performed on the same machine.
UTICA, N.Y.—Munson Machinery launched its De-Clumper Lump Breaker model RDC-1530-SS, which includes a support base and in-feed hopper for stand-alone operation.
COLOGNE, Germany—Lanxess will showcase new masterbatches for manufacturing reinforced rubber parts at K 2019, which will be held Oct. 16-23 in Duesseldorf, Germany.