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.
TOKYO—Denka's new grade of high heat- and oil-resistant acrylic elastomer is designed especially for automotive applications.
WALDKRAIBURG, Germany—Kraiburg TPE has introduced a new thermoplastic elastomer family that is being used in flexible cable management systems in motor vehicles.
COLOGNE, Germany—Lanxess is focused on high-performance rubber additives and cleaner release solutions to meet the needs of tire manufacturers.
PITTSBURGH—Liberty Tire Recycling has introduced SmartMIX, a dry-mix rubber additive for high-performance asphalt paving.
AYER, Mass.—Creative Materials has introduced a new product that it said can be useful in the wearables market, a two-component 100-percent solids silver-filled conductive epoxy adhesive.
EXTON, Pa.—AGC Chemicals America has introduced two new polyols that the chemical manufacturer said can improve the performance properties of urethane sealants and adhesives used in demanding construction environments.
ATHOL, Mass.—From simple to complex material testing, Starrett now offers a system that allows its software to be interchangeable with its various testing frames.
TOKYO—Bridgestone has developed sensor technology it claims is capable of estimating wheel axle load and tire wear conditions even at low speeds, a parameter it said is critical for the emerging autonomous vehicle segment.
HALIFAX, England—James Heal, a manufacturer of testing machines for a variety of materials, is making its foray into the rubber and elastomer testing markets with an adaptation to its extensometer.
CLEVELAND—Dow Chemical is not resting on its laurels as it continues to push its EPDM technology to help benefit its customers.
DUESSELDORF, Germany—A number of factors are creating a strong market for silicone, and Wacker plans to capitalize through recent capacity expansions and investments in research and development.
MANCHESTER, England—Hexpol TPE has developed new materials for cable sheathing applications in response to increasing demands from the power and telecommunications infrastructure industry.
DUESSELDORF, Germany—K 2019 was a showplace for liquid silicone rubber, with companies highlighting new machinery, materials, tooling, molding and simulation technologies.