Rubbers/Elastomers Testing Solutions

Most elastomers were developed either as cost competitive substitutes for vulcanized natural rubber or were formulated to meet a specific property requirement found lacking in natural rubber. What makes rubber and elastomer compounds doubly challenging for testing functions is the interrelation of the compound components with how it is processed. The combination of compounds containing many components and highly optimized processing requires thorough testing and constant monitoring of properties to ensure a consistent and high-quality product.