Fillers used in Rubber Compounding
Date: 10 - 11 Jun 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0732
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 2: Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 3: Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Part 4: Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Rubber Compounding : Science & Technology
Date: 12-16 Jun 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0703
Registration Fee:Member: 2700 US$
Non-Member: 3300 US$
Group (5-Pax): 10000 US$
Premium Member: 1000 US$
Description: Module 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Module 2 : Mixing of Rubber Compounds
Module 3 : Flow Properties of filled Rubber Compounds
Module 4 : Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Module 5 : Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Module 6 : Filler Dispersion and Distribution - Improvement of Reinforcement
Module 7 : Reinforcement - A Key Property of Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Module 8 : Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Module 9 : Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Module 10 : Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Module 11 : Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 12 : Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 13 : Efficient Plasticizer for Filled Elastomer Compounds
Module 14 : Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Module 15 : Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Module 16 : Oil Resistant Rubbers
Module 17 : Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Module 18 : Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Module 19 : Polymer-Filler Interaction : Base for Rubber Performance
Module 20 : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 12 June 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am Thailand
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Date: 12 June 2023 (Monday)
Time: 9am-6pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0534
Registration Fee:Member: 540 US$
Non-Member: 780 US$
Group (5 Pax): 2,160 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation
Expert: UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).
Rubber Mixing Plant: Design & Layout
Date: 14-15 Jun 2023
Time: 08:30am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0502
Registration Fee:Member: 750 US$
Non-Member: 950 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2500 US$
Premium Member: 300 US$
Description: Module 1 : Rubber Mixing Plant Requirement for Tyres and Non-Tyres
Module 2 : Raw Material Storage & Feeding Equipment in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 3 : Internal Mixers - Types & Selection
Module 4: Design of Dust Stop Rings for Mixer
Module 5: Access for Maintenance in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 6: Downstream Process of Internal Mixer
Module 7: Compound Cooling in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 8: Continuous vs Batch Process of Rubber Mixing
Module 9: Forces Operating in Internal Mixer
Module 10: Gear Reducers, Ram Assembly & Process Oil Injector for Rubber Mixing Equipment
Expert: With more than 35 years professional experience, Bruno Milanese worked with mixing machinery suppliers POMINI, FARREL and Meccaniche Moderne. His work experience involved with engineering and commissioning of mixing rooms for the rubber industry, both for tyre industry and for technical rubber goods around the world. Since 2004, he has been providing technical advisory services related to rubber mixing.
Mixing and Performance of Rubber Vulcanizates
Date: 16 - 17 Jun 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0731
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Part 2: Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Part 3: Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Blooming Problems in Rubber Products: Why? How to Avoid?
Date: 17 June 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0360
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Blooming, Bleeding are terms for the same phenomenon. Ingredients migrating to the surface and either crystallize or building an oily layer on the surface of rubber. Both phenomena give reason to customer concerns, if not claims. In case of crystallization rubber surface turns grey to pale white. Sometime there is Iridescence underneath the crystalline layer. This layer under the crystalles stays liquid due to a melting point suppression. The color is created by light fraction. There are no chromophores involved. Migration to the surface of the rubber happens due to a lack of solubility or compatibility, because rubber below glass transition temperature - even after vulcanization - behaves more like a liquid. We observe temperature dependent migration and separation In this Webinar we will demonstrate the reason behind Blooming and Bleeding. We will go through all family of ingredients either in none polar or in polar rubbers. We will show effects in processing, even we might not see any bloom or bleed. We will discuss examples, how to obtain data of solubility limits in a practicable way without sophisticated equipment. Even the solubility delta paramter can be easily measured with little effort. The participant should be able to judge ingredients in his formula regarding the danger of blooming or bleeding. He should be able to take measures to avoid this phenomena.
Expert: Hans-Joachim Graf: brings about 40 years experience in the rubber processing industry both as a material and as a process developer. After completing his doctorate at the Macromolecular Institute of the University of Freiburg, he gained his experience primarily in the production of technical articles, in the chemical as well as in the machinery industry. He has published over 60 technical articles and has participated in more than 15 patents. He has held seminars and lectures at the DIK, as well as at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He was honored with the “Erich Konrad” Medal of the German Rubber Society (DKG) 2012. Since 2009 he has been working as a consultant in various companies of the rubber industry as well as a scientific consultant and partner of the TechnoBiz Group.
Synthetic Rubber Vulcanization with Peroxides and Co-Agents
Date: 20 June 2023
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
BuffPack
ID: KH0013
Registration Fee:Member: 150 US$
Non-Member: 250 US$
Group (5-Pax): 600 US$
Premium Member: 50 US$
Description: Cross-linking or vulcanization is a crucial and important step in any rubber product manufacturing process. Several elastomeric properties are enhanced after cross-linking process. Cross-linking rubbers with peroxides has been employed for more than 70 years already since there are several advantages, for instance, its ability to cross-link both saturated as well as unsaturated rubbers, high temperature resistance, good compresion set properties etc. The mechanism of peroxide cross-linking is also less complicated. Besides enhancing the characteristics and kinetics of cross-linking process (peroxide initiated), multipurpose co-agent can also set new network structure; exhibiting distinct features. Judiciously selected peroxide along with co-agents are believed to deliver good balance between processing and properties that are essential for the longivity of a rubbery product. A comprehensive overview on Peroxide/Co-agent cross-linking in terms of the selection of rubbers, level of cross-linkers, chemical nature of peroxide and type of co-agents, compounding techniques, case studies for desining various rubber products, use of multifunctional peroxide, new generation special co-agents etc. will be given. Challenges of peroxide vulcanization will also be touched upon.
Expert: Professor Dr. Kinsuk Naskar received his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Polymer Science and Technology in 1998 from the University of Calcutta. In early 2000, he completed his M.Tech in Rubber Technology from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur (Silver Medalist). In April 2000, he joined the University of Twente, The Netherlands as a Ph.D. employee under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Jacques Noordermeer in a project funded by Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI). He received his Ph.D. degree in June 2004. Since August 2004, he joined Rubber Technology Centre, IIT Kharagpur as a Faculty member. Currently he is holding the position of a full Professor. In 2005 he received DPI Patent Award from The Netherlands for his invention. In 2008 he received prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship from Germany and worked in the group of Prof. Dr. Gert Heinrich. In 2016 he received as the first Indian the prestigious Morand Lambla Award in Lyon, France from International Polymer Processing Society (PPS). His fields of interests are: Structure-property relationship of various polymers and synthetic rubbers, rubber compounding and vulcanization, polymer blends and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs and TPVs), radiation processing and cross-linking, green tyre technology, shape memory polymers, Self healing polymers, thermo-reversible crosslinking etc. He has more than 120 international journal papers, 85 conference papers, 6 patents and 15 book/book chapters. He has already supervised 13 PhD students and 25 M.Tech students. Currently he is the supervisor of 10 PhD students and 6 M.Tech students. He was convenor of several short term courses and International conferences at IIT Kharagpur.
EPDM Rubber Technology & Applications
Date: 21-22 Jun 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0597
Registration Fee:Member: 550 US$
Non-Member: 750 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Keyword: Mixing & Compounding
, Raw Materials & Chemicals, Rubber Extrusion, Rubber Materials
Description: Module 1 : EPDM Rubber Industry: Market, Supply Chain & Competencies
Module 2 : EPDM Rubber Chemistry & Properties
Module 3 : EPDM Rubber Compounding
Module 4 : EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 5 : EPDM Rubber in Foam Products
Module 6 : EPDM Rubber in Automotive
Module 7 : EPDM Rubber in Construction & Industrial Goods
Module 8 : EPDM Rubber in Tyres & Tubes
Module 9 : Troubleshooting of EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 10 : Q & A with Expert (Part 1) : EPDM Rubber Technology
Expert: Eric Jourdain is a well-experienced specialist in EPDM, TPV, TPE, Butyl and Automotive Rubber Products. He worked for 40 years at ExxonMobil in various positions (Technical, R &D and Marketing) with business focus on synthetic rubber (EPDM, TPV, Butyl) in Technology, Development and Application.
Date: 22-23 Jun 2023
Time: 9am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0499
Registration Fee:Member: 650 US$
Non-Member: 850 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Compression Molding
Module 2: Rubber Processing & Part Deflashing
Module 3: Compression Mold Design - Part 1
Module 4: Compression Mold Design - Part 2
Module 5: Pulse Filling & Compression Preforms
Module 6: Platens, Mold Mounting and Mold Insulation
Module 7: Air Removal for Compression Molding
Module 8: Troubleshooting of Compression Molding
Expert: Mr. Terry Chapin is currently a Rubber Technologist at Elastomeister doing rubber consulting, training and teaching, he has worked as a Senior Materials Engineer, working with elastomer and foam materials, Senior Rubber Technical and Cost Leader and a Tool Engineer for rubber and plastic molds. He holds two U.S. patents and has been involved in the rubber industry for 40 years, working with rubber companies globally. Terry has been an active technical speaker for university level continuing education instruction, rubber conferences and technical in-plant venues for 30 years.
Tyre Extrusion - Principles & Practice
Date: 22 Jun 2023
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0622
Registration Fee:Member: 450 US$
Non-Member: 600 US$
Group (5-Pax): 1400 US$
Premium Member: 200 US$
Keyword: Tyre Extrusion
Description: Module 1: Understanding the Working Principle of the Rubber Extruder
Module 2: Understanding the General Layout of Tire Tread and Sidewall Extrusion Line
Module 3: Die Design for Extruded Tire Components
Module 4: How to Reduce Tire Component Extrusion Variation and How to Reduce Defects?
Expert: Dr. Gerard Nijman, a well-experienced and recognized rubber technologist has 33+years’ experience in rubber processing and tyre manufacturing. Currently, he is working as the Head of R&D and Technology Rubber Machinery at KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Germany. In the past, He worked at Apollo Tyres (former Vredestein), Netherlands (29 yrs) as R&D Sr. Expert and also worked at HF-Tiretech Group, Germany as Head of Extrusion Process Engineering. He is awarded with 17 patents and received “Europe Rubber Technologist Award 2016”. He is a regular invited speaker and trainer at tyre and rubber industry conferences and workshops across the world. His educational credentials include: Ph.D in Polymer Processing ((University of Twente, Netherlands) and Master´s degree in Rheology (University of Twente, Netherlands).
Elastomer Basics
Date: 26-27 Jun 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0730
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Part 2: Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Part 3: Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Part 4: Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 26 June 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Styrene Block Copolymers (SBCs) in Adhesive Applications
Date: 27-28 Jun 2023
Time: 9am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0778
Registration Fee:Member: 500 US$
Non-Member: 700 US$
Group (5-Pax): 1500 US$
Premium Member: 350 US$
Description: Module 1 : Fundamentals of Adhesion
Module 2 : Adhesives Characterization
Module 3 : Components in Adhesives Formulation
Module 4 : Overview of SBCs in Adhesive Applications
Module 5 : Formulation Basics of SBCs Adhesives
Module 6 : Future Trends and Drivers in SBCs
Expert: Dr. Walter Ramirez worked for 32 years at DESC-Repsol-Dynasol, where he was the Global Director of R&D and Technical Service. In 2015 he founded Innventik a Consulting & Engineering firm based in Spain, specializing in Elastomers, Rubber, and Applications. Dr. Ramirez has experience leading industrial innovation, developing New Technologies-Products-Applications including new SBCs (SBS, SIS, SEBS) and SSBR grades for Adhesives & Sealants, and other applications (i.e. Medical, Healthcare, Lubricants, Tires, Compounding). He is Chemical Engineer with a Doctorate in Polymers from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France) and is the author of 4 Patents, 25 Scientific Publications, and +15 Technology Manuals for commercial Technologies. He has been a Scientific Counsel for the President of Mexico, a Board Member for the Secretary of Economy, Board Member for the National Science Foundation. He speaks English: 100%, Spanish: 100%, and French: 100%. He coaches and trains teams and companies around the world.
Oil Resistant Rubber and Compatibilizer
Date: 27 June 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0733
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Oil Resistant Rubbers
Part 2: Filler Dispersion and Distribution -Improvement of Reinforcement
Part 3: Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Metal to Rubber Bonded Products: Compound Development
Date: 04 July 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0529
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: • Metal Type & Preparation
• Understanding the Chemistry of Bonding
• Selection of Bonding Agents & Application
• Compounding influence on Bonding
• Testing of Bonding
• Performance Evaluation of Bonding.
• Best Practice for Bonded Product Manufacture
• Product Bond Failure Analysis
Expert: Mr E. Palaninathan have M.Sc Degree in Chemistry from IIT Madras & M.Tech in Rubber technology from IIT Kharagpur (IIT->Indian Institute of Technology). He served for short Period as Examiner of Patents for Indian Patents. He has passion on applied science / Technology over academic research. He choose to work in a leading Non-Tyre,company Fenner (I) Ltd . He has in-depth exposure in various Technical functions such as Factory -Technical, Process control, Laboratory, Compounding, Raw material specification, Alternate material, Product Development, Process improvement & Trouble shooting. He had worked in three locations of the company in different capacity. Plant Technical manager ,Head of the plant
manufacturing Oilseal & Moulded rubber product & General manager material technology & innovation., He has sustained long continuous service for 34 Yrs in rubber product industry. He was involved in Academic board of Anna University ( MIT) & Indian Rubber Institute Chennai. He has delivered Technical lectures in various forums.
Oil Resistant Elastomer and Phase Compatibilization
Date: 6 Jul 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0724
Registration Fee:Member: 250 US$
Non-Member: 350 US$
Group (5-Pax): 1000 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Morning Session : Oil Resistant Elastomer
Afternoon Session : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Latex Technology
Date: 10-13 Jul 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0709
Registration Fee:Member: 900 US$
Non-Member: 1200 US$
Group (5-Pax): 3000 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Module 1: Natural Rubber Latex & Properties
Module 2: Synthetic Latex & Properties
Module 3: Latex Additives and Rubber Chemicals
Module 4: Latex Compounding and Vulcanization of Latex
Module 5: Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques for Latex Dispersion
Module 6: Characterization of Latex and Latex Products
Module 7: Latex Compounding: Key Principles
Module 8: Latex Stability and Film-forming
Module 9: Process Validation of Latex Dipped Products
Module 10: Testing of Latex and Latex Dipped Products
Module 11: Cost Saving in Latex Dipping & Latex Dipped Products
Module 12: Troubleshooting in Latex Dipping
Module 13: Latex Foam Production using NR Latex
Instructor: Dr. CC Ho, David Hill, Steve Chong
Expert:
Rubber Compounding : Science & Technology
Date: 10-14 Jul 2023
Time: 9am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0703
Registration Fee:Member: 2700 US$
Non-Member: 3300 US$
Group (5-Pax): 10000 US$
Premium Member: 1000 US$
Description: Module 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Module 2 : Mixing of Rubber Compounds
Module 3 : Flow Properties of filled Rubber Compounds
Module 4 : Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Module 5 : Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Module 6 : Filler Dispersion and Distribution - Improvement of Reinforcement
Module 7 : Reinforcement - A Key Property of Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Module 8 : Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Module 9 : Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Module 10 : Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Module 11 : Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 12 : Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 13 : Efficient Plasticizer for Filled Elastomer Compounds
Module 14 : Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Module 15 : Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Module 16 : Oil Resistant Rubbers
Module 17 : Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Module 18 : Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Module 19 : Polymer-Filler Interaction : Base for Rubber Performance
Module 20 : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Fillers used in Rubber Compounding
Date: 10 - 11 Jul 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0732
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 2: Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 3: Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Part 4: Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 10 July 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Date: 10 July 2023 (Monday)
Time: 9am-6pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0534
Registration Fee:Member: 540 US$
Non-Member: 780 US$
Group (5 Pax): 2,160 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation
Expert: UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).
Rubber Process Analyzer (RPA) : How to Use it Efficiently?
Date: 11 Jul 2023
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
ID: KH0140
Registration Fee:Member: 150 US$
Non-Member: 250 US$
Group (5-Pax): 600 US$
Premium Member: 50 US$
Description: This training will review the basic principles in the instrument design with the advantages and possible flaws. It will review the most efficient and precise way its use it in polymer characterization and compounded rubber. The webinar will provide examples of production troubleshooting and and process prediction. Finally, it will summarize the good testing practice and decode/demystify some non-scientific publications related to RPA.
Expert: Mr. Henri G. Burhin is retired from Alpha Technologies (former Monsanto Instrument and Equipment). His career in Monsanto, Flexsys and Alpha Technologies was 39 years long. At Monsanto/Alpha Technologies/Dynisco, he supported the sale organisation of modern rubber testing instrument with special emphasis on rheological tools. He also participated in the latest development on the RPA2000 instrument towards higher productivity, sensitivity, accuracy and novelty. He acquired a wide experienced in non-linear viscoelasticity, also quoted as “FT-Rheology” or LAOS. He has been working in close collaboration with the UCL (Université Catholique de Louvain) Belgium in the polymer department. He holds 2 patents and several papers and has been speaker at several international conferences around the world. He is graduated in chemistry from a Technical college followed by a bachelor degree in Chemistry. Since 2012, he is rubber rheology and technology consultant, teaching rheology classes at rubber companies in Europe, Asia and North America including for TechnoBiz Group.
Rubber Mixing Plant: Design & Layout
Date: 12-13 Jul 2023
Time: 08:30am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0502
Registration Fee:Member: 750 US$
Non-Member: 950 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2500 US$
Premium Member: 300 US$
Description: Module 1 : Rubber Mixing Plant Requirement for Tyres and Non-Tyres
Module 2 : Raw Material Storage & Feeding Equipment in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 3 : Internal Mixers - Types & Selection
Module 4: Design of Dust Stop Rings for Mixer
Module 5: Access for Maintenance in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 6: Downstream Process of Internal Mixer
Module 7: Compound Cooling in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 8: Continuous vs Batch Process of Rubber Mixing
Module 9: Forces Operating in Internal Mixer
Module 10: Gear Reducers, Ram Assembly & Process Oil Injector for Rubber Mixing Equipment
Expert: With more than 35 years professional experience, Bruno Milanese worked with mixing machinery suppliers POMINI, FARREL and Meccaniche Moderne. His work experience involved with engineering and commissioning of mixing rooms for the rubber industry, both for tyre industry and for technical rubber goods around the world. Since 2004, he has been providing technical advisory services related to rubber mixing.
Mixing and Performance of Rubber Vulcanizates
Date: 16 - 17 Jul 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0731
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Part 2: Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Part 3: Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Blooming Problems in Rubber Products: Why? How to Avoid?
Date: 17 July 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am Thailand
Language: English
ID: KH0360
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Blooming, Bleeding are terms for the same phenomenon. Ingredients migrating to the surface and either crystallize or building an oily layer on the surface of rubber. Both phenomena give reason to customer concerns, if not claims. In case of crystallization rubber surface turns grey to pale white. Sometime there is Iridescence underneath the crystalline layer. This layer under the crystalles stays liquid due to a melting point suppression. The color is created by light fraction. There are no chromophores involved. Migration to the surface of the rubber happens due to a lack of solubility or compatibility, because rubber below glass transition temperature - even after vulcanization - behaves more like a liquid. We observe temperature dependent migration and separation In this Webinar we will demonstrate the reason behind Blooming and Bleeding. We will go through all family of ingredients either in none polar or in polar rubbers. We will show effects in processing, even we might not see any bloom or bleed. We will discuss examples, how to obtain data of solubility limits in a practicable way without sophisticated equipment. Even the solubility delta paramter can be easily measured with little effort. The participant should be able to judge ingredients in his formula regarding the danger of blooming or bleeding. He should be able to take measures to avoid this phenomena.
Expert: Hans-Joachim Graf: brings about 40 years experience in the rubber processing industry both as a material and as a process developer. After completing his doctorate at the Macromolecular Institute of the University of Freiburg, he gained his experience primarily in the production of technical articles, in the chemical as well as in the machinery industry. He has published over 60 technical articles and has participated in more than 15 patents. He has held seminars and lectures at the DIK, as well as at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He was honored with the “Erich Konrad” Medal of the German Rubber Society (DKG) 2012. Since 2009 he has been working as a consultant in various companies of the rubber industry as well as a scientific consultant and partner of the TechnoBiz Group.
EPDM Rubber Technology & Applications
Date: 19-20 Jul 2023
Time: 9am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0597
Registration Fee:Member: 550 US$
Non-Member: 750 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Keyword: Mixing & Compounding
, Raw Materials & Chemicals, Rubber Extrusion, Rubber Materials
Description: Module 1 : EPDM Rubber Industry: Market, Supply Chain & Competencies
Module 2 : EPDM Rubber Chemistry & Properties
Module 3 : EPDM Rubber Compounding
Module 4 : EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 5 : EPDM Rubber in Foam Products
Module 6 : EPDM Rubber in Automotive
Module 7 : EPDM Rubber in Construction & Industrial Goods
Module 8 : EPDM Rubber in Tyres & Tubes
Module 9 : Troubleshooting of EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 10 : Q & A with Expert (Part 1) : EPDM Rubber Technology
Expert: Eric Jourdain is a well-experienced specialist in EPDM, TPV, TPE, Butyl and Automotive Rubber Products. He worked for 40 years at ExxonMobil in various positions (Technical, R &D and Marketing) with business focus on synthetic rubber (EPDM, TPV, Butyl) in Technology, Development and Application.
Date: 20-21 Jul 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0499
Registration Fee:Member: 650 US$
Non-Member: 850 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Compression Molding
Module 2: Rubber Processing & Part Deflashing
Module 3: Compression Mold Design - Part 1
Module 4: Compression Mold Design - Part 2
Module 5: Pulse Filling & Compression Preforms
Module 6: Platens, Mold Mounting and Mold Insulation
Module 7: Air Removal for Compression Molding
Module 8: Troubleshooting of Compression Molding
Expert: Mr. Terry Chapin is currently a Rubber Technologist at Elastomeister doing rubber consulting, training and teaching, he has worked as a Senior Materials Engineer, working with elastomer and foam materials, Senior Rubber Technical and Cost Leader and a Tool Engineer for rubber and plastic molds. He holds two U.S. patents and has been involved in the rubber industry for 40 years, working with rubber companies globally. Terry has been an active technical speaker for university level continuing education instruction, rubber conferences and technical in-plant venues for 30 years.
Tyre Extrusion - Principles & Practice
Date: 20 Jul 2023
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0622
Registration Fee:Member: 450 US$
Non-Member: 600 US$
Group (5-Pax): 1400 US$
Premium Member: 200 US$
Keyword: Tyre Extrusion
Description: Module 1: Understanding the Working Principle of the Rubber Extruder
Module 2: Understanding the General Layout of Tire Tread and Sidewall Extrusion Line
Module 3: Die Design for Extruded Tire Components
Module 4: How to Reduce Tire Component Extrusion Variation and How to Reduce Defects?
Expert: Dr. Gerard Nijman, a well-experienced and recognized rubber technologist has 33+years’ experience in rubber processing and tyre manufacturing. Currently, he is working as the Head of R&D and Technology Rubber Machinery at KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Germany. In the past, He worked at Apollo Tyres (former Vredestein), Netherlands (29 yrs) as R&D Sr. Expert and also worked at HF-Tiretech Group, Germany as Head of Extrusion Process Engineering. He is awarded with 17 patents and received “Europe Rubber Technologist Award 2016”. He is a regular invited speaker and trainer at tyre and rubber industry conferences and workshops across the world. His educational credentials include: Ph.D in Polymer Processing ((University of Twente, Netherlands) and Master´s degree in Rheology (University of Twente, Netherlands).
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 24 July 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am Thailand
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Elastomer Basics
Date: 26-27 Jul 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0730
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Part 2: Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Part 3: Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Part 4: Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Oil Resistant Rubber and Compatibilizer
Date: 27 July 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0733
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Oil Resistant Rubbers
Part 2: Filler Dispersion and Distribution -Improvement of Reinforcement
Part 3: Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Rubber Industry - Technology & Management (Diploma)
[Brochure]Date: 1 Aug-30 Oct 2023
Time: EST / CET / Thai
Language: English
ID: KH0620
Registration Fee:Member: 3500 US$
Non-Member: 3500 US$
Group (5-Pax): 10000 US$
Premium Member: 3500 US$
Deflashing Techniques in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 01 August 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
ID: KH0423
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: This KnowHow Webinar reviews the various methods that are used to deflash, remove excess flash, from molded rubber parts. Hand deflashing methods as well as automated methods including both cryogenic and non-cryogenic methods will be discussed
Expert: Mr. Terry Chapin is currently a Rubber Technologist at Elastomeister doing rubber consulting, training and teaching, he has worked as a Senior Materials Engineer, working with elastomer and foam materials, Senior Rubber Technical and Cost Leader and a Tool Engineer for rubber and plastic molds. He holds two U.S. patents and has been involved in the rubber industry for 40 years, working with rubber companies globally. Terry has been an active technical speaker for university level continuing education instruction, rubber conferences and technical in-plant venues for 30 years.
Deflashing Techniques in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 02 August 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0423
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: This KnowHow Webinar reviews the various methods that are used to deflash, remove excess flash, from molded rubber parts. Hand deflashing methods as well as automated methods including both cryogenic and non-cryogenic methods will be discussed
Expert: Mr. Terry Chapin is currently a Rubber Technologist at Elastomeister doing rubber consulting, training and teaching, he has worked as a Senior Materials Engineer, working with elastomer and foam materials, Senior Rubber Technical and Cost Leader and a Tool Engineer for rubber and plastic molds. He holds two U.S. patents and has been involved in the rubber industry for 40 years, working with rubber companies globally. Terry has been an active technical speaker for university level continuing education instruction, rubber conferences and technical in-plant venues for 30 years.
Latex Technology
Date: 7-10 Aug 2023
Time: 9am-5pm Thailand
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0709
Registration Fee:Member: 900 US$
Non-Member: 1200 US$
Group (5-Pax): 3000 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Module 1: Natural Rubber Latex & Properties
Module 2: Synthetic Latex & Properties
Module 3: Latex Additives and Rubber Chemicals
Module 4: Latex Compounding and Vulcanization of Latex
Module 5: Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques for Latex Dispersion
Module 6: Characterization of Latex and Latex Products
Module 7: Latex Compounding: Key Principles
Module 8: Latex Stability and Film-forming
Module 9: Process Validation of Latex Dipped Products
Module 10: Testing of Latex and Latex Dipped Products
Module 11: Cost Saving in Latex Dipping & Latex Dipped Products
Module 12: Troubleshooting in Latex Dipping
Module 13: Latex Foam Production using NR Latex
Instructor: Dr. CC Ho, David Hill, Steve Chong
Expert:
Synthetic Rubber Vulcanization with Peroxides and Co-Agents
Date: 8 Aug 2023
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
BuffPack
ID: KH0013
Registration Fee:Member: 150 US$
Non-Member: 250 US$
Group (5-Pax): 600 US$
Premium Member: 50 US$
Description: Cross-linking or vulcanization is a crucial and important step in any rubber product manufacturing process. Several elastomeric properties are enhanced after cross-linking process. Cross-linking rubbers with peroxides has been employed for more than 70 years already since there are several advantages, for instance, its ability to cross-link both saturated as well as unsaturated rubbers, high temperature resistance, good compresion set properties etc. The mechanism of peroxide cross-linking is also less complicated. Besides enhancing the characteristics and kinetics of cross-linking process (peroxide initiated), multipurpose co-agent can also set new network structure; exhibiting distinct features. Judiciously selected peroxide along with co-agents are believed to deliver good balance between processing and properties that are essential for the longivity of a rubbery product. A comprehensive overview on Peroxide/Co-agent cross-linking in terms of the selection of rubbers, level of cross-linkers, chemical nature of peroxide and type of co-agents, compounding techniques, case studies for desining various rubber products, use of multifunctional peroxide, new generation special co-agents etc. will be given. Challenges of peroxide vulcanization will also be touched upon.
Expert: Professor Dr. Kinsuk Naskar received his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Polymer Science and Technology in 1998 from the University of Calcutta. In early 2000, he completed his M.Tech in Rubber Technology from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur (Silver Medalist). In April 2000, he joined the University of Twente, The Netherlands as a Ph.D. employee under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Jacques Noordermeer in a project funded by Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI). He received his Ph.D. degree in June 2004. Since August 2004, he joined Rubber Technology Centre, IIT Kharagpur as a Faculty member. Currently he is holding the position of a full Professor. In 2005 he received DPI Patent Award from The Netherlands for his invention. In 2008 he received prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship from Germany and worked in the group of Prof. Dr. Gert Heinrich. In 2016 he received as the first Indian the prestigious Morand Lambla Award in Lyon, France from International Polymer Processing Society (PPS). His fields of interests are: Structure-property relationship of various polymers and synthetic rubbers, rubber compounding and vulcanization, polymer blends and thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs and TPVs), radiation processing and cross-linking, green tyre technology, shape memory polymers, Self healing polymers, thermo-reversible crosslinking etc. He has more than 120 international journal papers, 85 conference papers, 6 patents and 15 book/book chapters. He has already supervised 13 PhD students and 25 M.Tech students. Currently he is the supervisor of 10 PhD students and 6 M.Tech students. He was convenor of several short term courses and International conferences at IIT Kharagpur.
Metal to Rubber Bonded Products: Compound Development
Date: 08 August 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0529
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: • Metal Type & Preparation
• Understanding the Chemistry of Bonding
• Selection of Bonding Agents & Application
• Compounding influence on Bonding
• Testing of Bonding
• Performance Evaluation of Bonding.
• Best Practice for Bonded Product Manufacture
• Product Bond Failure Analysis
Expert: Mr E. Palaninathan have M.Sc Degree in Chemistry from IIT Madras & M.Tech in Rubber technology from IIT Kharagpur (IIT->Indian Institute of Technology). He served for short Period as Examiner of Patents for Indian Patents. He has passion on applied science / Technology over academic research. He choose to work in a leading Non-Tyre,company Fenner (I) Ltd . He has in-depth exposure in various Technical functions such as Factory -Technical, Process control, Laboratory, Compounding, Raw material specification, Alternate material, Product Development, Process improvement & Trouble shooting. He had worked in three locations of the company in different capacity. Plant Technical manager ,Head of the plant
manufacturing Oilseal & Moulded rubber product & General manager material technology & innovation., He has sustained long continuous service for 34 Yrs in rubber product industry. He was involved in Academic board of Anna University ( MIT) & Indian Rubber Institute Chennai. He has delivered Technical lectures in various forums.
Fillers used in Rubber Compounding
Date: 10 - 11 Aug 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0732
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 2: Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 3: Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Part 4: Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Rubber Compounding : Science & Technology
Date: 14-18 Aug 2023
Time: 9am-5pm Thailand
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0703
Registration Fee:Member: 2700 US$
Non-Member: 3300 US$
Group (5-Pax): 10000 US$
Premium Member: 1000 US$
Description: Module 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Module 2 : Mixing of Rubber Compounds
Module 3 : Flow Properties of filled Rubber Compounds
Module 4 : Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Module 5 : Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Module 6 : Filler Dispersion and Distribution - Improvement of Reinforcement
Module 7 : Reinforcement - A Key Property of Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Module 8 : Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Module 9 : Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Module 10 : Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Module 11 : Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 12 : Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 13 : Efficient Plasticizer for Filled Elastomer Compounds
Module 14 : Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Module 15 : Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Module 16 : Oil Resistant Rubbers
Module 17 : Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Module 18 : Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Module 19 : Polymer-Filler Interaction : Base for Rubber Performance
Module 20 : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 14 August 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Date: 14 August 2023 (Monday)
Time: 9am-6pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0534
Registration Fee:Member: 540 US$
Non-Member: 780 US$
Group (5 Pax): 2,160 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation
Expert: UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).
Rubber Mixing Plant: Design & Layout
Date: 16-17 Aug 2023
Time: 08:30am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0502
Registration Fee:Member: 750 US$
Non-Member: 950 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2500 US$
Premium Member: 300 US$
Description: Module 1 : Rubber Mixing Plant Requirement for Tyres and Non-Tyres
Module 2 : Raw Material Storage & Feeding Equipment in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 3 : Internal Mixers - Types & Selection
Module 4: Design of Dust Stop Rings for Mixer
Module 5: Access for Maintenance in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 6: Downstream Process of Internal Mixer
Module 7: Compound Cooling in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 8: Continuous vs Batch Process of Rubber Mixing
Module 9: Forces Operating in Internal Mixer
Module 10: Gear Reducers, Ram Assembly & Process Oil Injector for Rubber Mixing Equipment
Expert: With more than 35 years professional experience, Bruno Milanese worked with mixing machinery suppliers POMINI, FARREL and Meccaniche Moderne. His work experience involved with engineering and commissioning of mixing rooms for the rubber industry, both for tyre industry and for technical rubber goods around the world. Since 2004, he has been providing technical advisory services related to rubber mixing.
Mixing and Performance of Rubber Vulcanizates
Date: 16 - 17 Aug 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0731
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Part 2: Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Part 3: Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Blooming Problems in Rubber Products: Why? How to Avoid?
Date: 17 August 2023 (Thursday)
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
ID: KH0360
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Blooming, Bleeding are terms for the same phenomenon. Ingredients migrating to the surface and either crystallize or building an oily layer on the surface of rubber. Both phenomena give reason to customer concerns, if not claims. In case of crystallization rubber surface turns grey to pale white. Sometime there is Iridescence underneath the crystalline layer. This layer under the crystalles stays liquid due to a melting point suppression. The color is created by light fraction. There are no chromophores involved. Migration to the surface of the rubber happens due to a lack of solubility or compatibility, because rubber below glass transition temperature - even after vulcanization - behaves more like a liquid. We observe temperature dependent migration and separation In this Webinar we will demonstrate the reason behind Blooming and Bleeding. We will go through all family of ingredients either in none polar or in polar rubbers. We will show effects in processing, even we might not see any bloom or bleed. We will discuss examples, how to obtain data of solubility limits in a practicable way without sophisticated equipment. Even the solubility delta paramter can be easily measured with little effort. The participant should be able to judge ingredients in his formula regarding the danger of blooming or bleeding. He should be able to take measures to avoid this phenomena.
Expert: Hans-Joachim Graf: brings about 40 years experience in the rubber processing industry both as a material and as a process developer. After completing his doctorate at the Macromolecular Institute of the University of Freiburg, he gained his experience primarily in the production of technical articles, in the chemical as well as in the machinery industry. He has published over 60 technical articles and has participated in more than 15 patents. He has held seminars and lectures at the DIK, as well as at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He was honored with the “Erich Konrad” Medal of the German Rubber Society (DKG) 2012. Since 2009 he has been working as a consultant in various companies of the rubber industry as well as a scientific consultant and partner of the TechnoBiz Group.
EPDM Rubber Technology & Applications
Date: 23-24 Aug 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0597
Registration Fee:Member: 550 US$
Non-Member: 750 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Keyword: Mixing & Compounding
, Raw Materials & Chemicals, Rubber Extrusion, Rubber Materials
Description: Module 1 : EPDM Rubber Industry: Market, Supply Chain & Competencies
Module 2 : EPDM Rubber Chemistry & Properties
Module 3 : EPDM Rubber Compounding
Module 4 : EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 5 : EPDM Rubber in Foam Products
Module 6 : EPDM Rubber in Automotive
Module 7 : EPDM Rubber in Construction & Industrial Goods
Module 8 : EPDM Rubber in Tyres & Tubes
Module 9 : Troubleshooting of EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 10 : Q & A with Expert (Part 1) : EPDM Rubber Technology
Expert: Eric Jourdain is a well-experienced specialist in EPDM, TPV, TPE, Butyl and Automotive Rubber Products. He worked for 40 years at ExxonMobil in various positions (Technical, R &D and Marketing) with business focus on synthetic rubber (EPDM, TPV, Butyl) in Technology, Development and Application.
Date: 24-25 Aug 2023
Time: 9am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0499
Registration Fee:Member: 650 US$
Non-Member: 850 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Compression Molding
Module 2: Rubber Processing & Part Deflashing
Module 3: Compression Mold Design - Part 1
Module 4: Compression Mold Design - Part 2
Module 5: Pulse Filling & Compression Preforms
Module 6: Platens, Mold Mounting and Mold Insulation
Module 7: Air Removal for Compression Molding
Module 8: Troubleshooting of Compression Molding
Expert: Mr. Terry Chapin is currently a Rubber Technologist at Elastomeister doing rubber consulting, training and teaching, he has worked as a Senior Materials Engineer, working with elastomer and foam materials, Senior Rubber Technical and Cost Leader and a Tool Engineer for rubber and plastic molds. He holds two U.S. patents and has been involved in the rubber industry for 40 years, working with rubber companies globally. Terry has been an active technical speaker for university level continuing education instruction, rubber conferences and technical in-plant venues for 30 years.
Tyre Extrusion - Principles & Practice
Date: 24 Aug 2023
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0622
Registration Fee:Member: 450 US$
Non-Member: 600 US$
Group (5-Pax): 1400 US$
Premium Member: 200 US$
Keyword: Tyre Extrusion
Description: Module 1: Understanding the Working Principle of the Rubber Extruder
Module 2: Understanding the General Layout of Tire Tread and Sidewall Extrusion Line
Module 3: Die Design for Extruded Tire Components
Module 4: How to Reduce Tire Component Extrusion Variation and How to Reduce Defects?
Expert: Dr. Gerard Nijman, a well-experienced and recognized rubber technologist has 33+years’ experience in rubber processing and tyre manufacturing. Currently, he is working as the Head of R&D and Technology Rubber Machinery at KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Germany. In the past, He worked at Apollo Tyres (former Vredestein), Netherlands (29 yrs) as R&D Sr. Expert and also worked at HF-Tiretech Group, Germany as Head of Extrusion Process Engineering. He is awarded with 17 patents and received “Europe Rubber Technologist Award 2016”. He is a regular invited speaker and trainer at tyre and rubber industry conferences and workshops across the world. His educational credentials include: Ph.D in Polymer Processing ((University of Twente, Netherlands) and Master´s degree in Rheology (University of Twente, Netherlands).
Elastomer Basics
Date: 26-27 Aug 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
Format: Recorded
ID: KH0730
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Part 2: Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Part 3: Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Part 4: Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Oil Resistant Rubber and Compatibilizer
Date: 27 August 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0733
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Oil Resistant Rubbers
Part 2: Filler Dispersion and Distribution -Improvement of Reinforcement
Part 3: Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 28 August 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Rubber Industry - Technology & Management (Diploma)
[Brochure]Date: 1 Sept-30 Nov 2023
Time: EST / CET / Thai
Language: English
ID: KH0620
Registration Fee:Member: 3500 US$
Non-Member: 3500 US$
Group (5-Pax): 10000 US$
Premium Member: 3500 US$
Latex Technology
Date: 4-7 Sept 2023
Time: 9am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0709
Registration Fee:Member: 900 US$
Non-Member: 1200 US$
Group (5-Pax): 3000 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Module 1: Natural Rubber Latex & Properties
Module 2: Synthetic Latex & Properties
Module 3: Latex Additives and Rubber Chemicals
Module 4: Latex Compounding and Vulcanization of Latex
Module 5: Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques for Latex Dispersion
Module 6: Characterization of Latex and Latex Products
Module 7: Latex Compounding: Key Principles
Module 8: Latex Stability and Film-forming
Module 9: Process Validation of Latex Dipped Products
Module 10: Testing of Latex and Latex Dipped Products
Module 11: Cost Saving in Latex Dipping & Latex Dipped Products
Module 12: Troubleshooting in Latex Dipping
Module 13: Latex Foam Production using NR Latex
Instructor: Dr. CC Ho, David Hill, Steve Chong
Expert:
Metal to Rubber Bonded Products: Compound Development
Date: 05 September 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0529
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: • Metal Type & Preparation
• Understanding the Chemistry of Bonding
• Selection of Bonding Agents & Application
• Compounding influence on Bonding
• Testing of Bonding
• Performance Evaluation of Bonding.
• Best Practice for Bonded Product Manufacture
• Product Bond Failure Analysis
Expert: Mr E. Palaninathan have M.Sc Degree in Chemistry from IIT Madras & M.Tech in Rubber technology from IIT Kharagpur (IIT->Indian Institute of Technology). He served for short Period as Examiner of Patents for Indian Patents. He has passion on applied science / Technology over academic research. He choose to work in a leading Non-Tyre,company Fenner (I) Ltd . He has in-depth exposure in various Technical functions such as Factory -Technical, Process control, Laboratory, Compounding, Raw material specification, Alternate material, Product Development, Process improvement & Trouble shooting. He had worked in three locations of the company in different capacity. Plant Technical manager ,Head of the plant
manufacturing Oilseal & Moulded rubber product & General manager material technology & innovation., He has sustained long continuous service for 34 Yrs in rubber product industry. He was involved in Academic board of Anna University ( MIT) & Indian Rubber Institute Chennai. He has delivered Technical lectures in various forums.
Oil Resistant Elastomer and Phase Compatibilization
Date: 7 Sept 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0724
Registration Fee:Member: 250 US$
Non-Member: 350 US$
Group (5-Pax): 1000 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Morning Session : Oil Resistant Elastomer
Afternoon Session : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Fillers used in Rubber Compounding
Date: 10 - 11 Sep 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0732
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 2: Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 3: Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Part 4: Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Rubber Compounding : Science & Technology
Date: 11-15 Sept 2023
Time: 9am-5PM EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0703
Registration Fee:Member: 2700 US$
Non-Member: 3300 US$
Group (5-Pax): 10000 US$
Premium Member: 1000 US$
Description: Module 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Module 2 : Mixing of Rubber Compounds
Module 3 : Flow Properties of filled Rubber Compounds
Module 4 : Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Module 5 : Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Module 6 : Filler Dispersion and Distribution - Improvement of Reinforcement
Module 7 : Reinforcement - A Key Property of Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Module 8 : Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Module 9 : Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Module 10 : Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Module 11 : Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 12 : Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 13 : Efficient Plasticizer for Filled Elastomer Compounds
Module 14 : Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Module 15 : Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Module 16 : Oil Resistant Rubbers
Module 17 : Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Module 18 : Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Module 19 : Polymer-Filler Interaction : Base for Rubber Performance
Module 20 : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 11 September 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am Thailand
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Date: 11 September 2023 (Monday)
Time: 9am-6pm Thailand
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0534
Registration Fee:Member: 540 US$
Non-Member: 780 US$
Group (5 Pax): 2,160 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation
Expert: UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).
Rubber Process Analyzer (RPA) : How to Use it Efficiently?
Date: 12 Sept 2023
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0140
Registration Fee:Member: 150 US$
Non-Member: 250 US$
Group (5-Pax): 600 US$
Premium Member: 50 US$
Description: This training will review the basic principles in the instrument design with the advantages and possible flaws. It will review the most efficient and precise way its use it in polymer characterization and compounded rubber. The webinar will provide examples of production troubleshooting and and process prediction. Finally, it will summarize the good testing practice and decode/demystify some non-scientific publications related to RPA.
Expert: Mr. Henri G. Burhin is retired from Alpha Technologies (former Monsanto Instrument and Equipment). His career in Monsanto, Flexsys and Alpha Technologies was 39 years long. At Monsanto/Alpha Technologies/Dynisco, he supported the sale organisation of modern rubber testing instrument with special emphasis on rheological tools. He also participated in the latest development on the RPA2000 instrument towards higher productivity, sensitivity, accuracy and novelty. He acquired a wide experienced in non-linear viscoelasticity, also quoted as “FT-Rheology” or LAOS. He has been working in close collaboration with the UCL (Université Catholique de Louvain) Belgium in the polymer department. He holds 2 patents and several papers and has been speaker at several international conferences around the world. He is graduated in chemistry from a Technical college followed by a bachelor degree in Chemistry. Since 2012, he is rubber rheology and technology consultant, teaching rheology classes at rubber companies in Europe, Asia and North America including for TechnoBiz Group.
Rubber Mixing Plant: Design & Layout
Date: 13-14 Sept 2023
Time: 08:30am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0502
Registration Fee:Member: 750 US$
Non-Member: 950 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2500 US$
Premium Member: 300 US$
Description: Module 1 : Rubber Mixing Plant Requirement for Tyres and Non-Tyres
Module 2 : Raw Material Storage & Feeding Equipment in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 3 : Internal Mixers - Types & Selection
Module 4: Design of Dust Stop Rings for Mixer
Module 5: Access for Maintenance in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 6: Downstream Process of Internal Mixer
Module 7: Compound Cooling in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 8: Continuous vs Batch Process of Rubber Mixing
Module 9: Forces Operating in Internal Mixer
Module 10: Gear Reducers, Ram Assembly & Process Oil Injector for Rubber Mixing Equipment
Expert: With more than 35 years professional experience, Bruno Milanese worked with mixing machinery suppliers POMINI, FARREL and Meccaniche Moderne. His work experience involved with engineering and commissioning of mixing rooms for the rubber industry, both for tyre industry and for technical rubber goods around the world. Since 2004, he has been providing technical advisory services related to rubber mixing.
Mixing and Performance of Rubber Vulcanizates
Date: 16 - 17 Sep 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0731
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Part 2: Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Part 3: Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Blooming Problems in Rubber Products: Why? How to Avoid?
Date: 17 September 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0360
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Blooming, Bleeding are terms for the same phenomenon. Ingredients migrating to the surface and either crystallize or building an oily layer on the surface of rubber. Both phenomena give reason to customer concerns, if not claims. In case of crystallization rubber surface turns grey to pale white. Sometime there is Iridescence underneath the crystalline layer. This layer under the crystalles stays liquid due to a melting point suppression. The color is created by light fraction. There are no chromophores involved. Migration to the surface of the rubber happens due to a lack of solubility or compatibility, because rubber below glass transition temperature - even after vulcanization - behaves more like a liquid. We observe temperature dependent migration and separation In this Webinar we will demonstrate the reason behind Blooming and Bleeding. We will go through all family of ingredients either in none polar or in polar rubbers. We will show effects in processing, even we might not see any bloom or bleed. We will discuss examples, how to obtain data of solubility limits in a practicable way without sophisticated equipment. Even the solubility delta paramter can be easily measured with little effort. The participant should be able to judge ingredients in his formula regarding the danger of blooming or bleeding. He should be able to take measures to avoid this phenomena.
Expert: Hans-Joachim Graf: brings about 40 years experience in the rubber processing industry both as a material and as a process developer. After completing his doctorate at the Macromolecular Institute of the University of Freiburg, he gained his experience primarily in the production of technical articles, in the chemical as well as in the machinery industry. He has published over 60 technical articles and has participated in more than 15 patents. He has held seminars and lectures at the DIK, as well as at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He was honored with the “Erich Konrad” Medal of the German Rubber Society (DKG) 2012. Since 2009 he has been working as a consultant in various companies of the rubber industry as well as a scientific consultant and partner of the TechnoBiz Group.
EPDM Rubber Technology & Applications
Date: 20-21 Sept 2023
Time: 9am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0597
Registration Fee:Member: 550 US$
Non-Member: 750 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Keyword: Mixing & Compounding
, Raw Materials & Chemicals, Rubber Extrusion, Rubber Materials
Description: Module 1 : EPDM Rubber Industry: Market, Supply Chain & Competencies
Module 2 : EPDM Rubber Chemistry & Properties
Module 3 : EPDM Rubber Compounding
Module 4 : EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 5 : EPDM Rubber in Foam Products
Module 6 : EPDM Rubber in Automotive
Module 7 : EPDM Rubber in Construction & Industrial Goods
Module 8 : EPDM Rubber in Tyres & Tubes
Module 9 : Troubleshooting of EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 10 : Q & A with Expert (Part 1) : EPDM Rubber Technology
Expert: Eric Jourdain is a well-experienced specialist in EPDM, TPV, TPE, Butyl and Automotive Rubber Products. He worked for 40 years at ExxonMobil in various positions (Technical, R &D and Marketing) with business focus on synthetic rubber (EPDM, TPV, Butyl) in Technology, Development and Application.
Date: 21-22 Sept 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0499
Registration Fee:Member: 650 US$
Non-Member: 850 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Compression Molding
Module 2: Rubber Processing & Part Deflashing
Module 3: Compression Mold Design - Part 1
Module 4: Compression Mold Design - Part 2
Module 5: Pulse Filling & Compression Preforms
Module 6: Platens, Mold Mounting and Mold Insulation
Module 7: Air Removal for Compression Molding
Module 8: Troubleshooting of Compression Molding
Expert: Mr. Terry Chapin is currently a Rubber Technologist at Elastomeister doing rubber consulting, training and teaching, he has worked as a Senior Materials Engineer, working with elastomer and foam materials, Senior Rubber Technical and Cost Leader and a Tool Engineer for rubber and plastic molds. He holds two U.S. patents and has been involved in the rubber industry for 40 years, working with rubber companies globally. Terry has been an active technical speaker for university level continuing education instruction, rubber conferences and technical in-plant venues for 30 years.
Tyre Extrusion - Principles & Practice
Date: 21 Sept 2023
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0622
Registration Fee:Member: 450 US$
Non-Member: 600 US$
Group (5-Pax): 1400 US$
Premium Member: 200 US$
Keyword: Tyre Extrusion
Description: Module 1: Understanding the Working Principle of the Rubber Extruder
Module 2: Understanding the General Layout of Tire Tread and Sidewall Extrusion Line
Module 3: Die Design for Extruded Tire Components
Module 4: How to Reduce Tire Component Extrusion Variation and How to Reduce Defects?
Expert: Dr. Gerard Nijman, a well-experienced and recognized rubber technologist has 33+years’ experience in rubber processing and tyre manufacturing. Currently, he is working as the Head of R&D and Technology Rubber Machinery at KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Germany. In the past, He worked at Apollo Tyres (former Vredestein), Netherlands (29 yrs) as R&D Sr. Expert and also worked at HF-Tiretech Group, Germany as Head of Extrusion Process Engineering. He is awarded with 17 patents and received “Europe Rubber Technologist Award 2016”. He is a regular invited speaker and trainer at tyre and rubber industry conferences and workshops across the world. His educational credentials include: Ph.D in Polymer Processing ((University of Twente, Netherlands) and Master´s degree in Rheology (University of Twente, Netherlands).
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 25 September 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Elastomer Basics
Date: 26-27 Sept 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0730
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Part 2: Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Part 3: Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Part 4: Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Oil Resistant Rubber and Compatibilizer
Date: 27 September 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0733
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Oil Resistant Rubbers
Part 2: Filler Dispersion and Distribution -Improvement of Reinforcement
Part 3: Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Metal to Rubber Bonded Products: Compound Development
Date: 03 October 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0529
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: • Metal Type & Preparation
• Understanding the Chemistry of Bonding
• Selection of Bonding Agents & Application
• Compounding influence on Bonding
• Testing of Bonding
• Performance Evaluation of Bonding.
• Best Practice for Bonded Product Manufacture
• Product Bond Failure Analysis
Expert: Mr E. Palaninathan have M.Sc Degree in Chemistry from IIT Madras & M.Tech in Rubber technology from IIT Kharagpur (IIT->Indian Institute of Technology). He served for short Period as Examiner of Patents for Indian Patents. He has passion on applied science / Technology over academic research. He choose to work in a leading Non-Tyre,company Fenner (I) Ltd . He has in-depth exposure in various Technical functions such as Factory -Technical, Process control, Laboratory, Compounding, Raw material specification, Alternate material, Product Development, Process improvement & Trouble shooting. He had worked in three locations of the company in different capacity. Plant Technical manager ,Head of the plant
manufacturing Oilseal & Moulded rubber product & General manager material technology & innovation., He has sustained long continuous service for 34 Yrs in rubber product industry. He was involved in Academic board of Anna University ( MIT) & Indian Rubber Institute Chennai. He has delivered Technical lectures in various forums.
Latex Technology
Date: 9-12 Oct 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0709
Registration Fee:Member: 900 US$
Non-Member: 1200 US$
Group (5-Pax): 3000 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Module 1: Natural Rubber Latex & Properties
Module 2: Synthetic Latex & Properties
Module 3: Latex Additives and Rubber Chemicals
Module 4: Latex Compounding and Vulcanization of Latex
Module 5: Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques for Latex Dispersion
Module 6: Characterization of Latex and Latex Products
Module 7: Latex Compounding: Key Principles
Module 8: Latex Stability and Film-forming
Module 9: Process Validation of Latex Dipped Products
Module 10: Testing of Latex and Latex Dipped Products
Module 11: Cost Saving in Latex Dipping & Latex Dipped Products
Module 12: Troubleshooting in Latex Dipping
Module 13: Latex Foam Production using NR Latex
Instructor: Dr. CC Ho, David Hill, Steve Chong
Expert:
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 09 October 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Date: 09 October 2023 (Monday)
Time: 9am-6pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0534
Registration Fee:Member: 540 US$
Non-Member: 780 US$
Group (5 Pax): 2,160 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation
Expert: UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).
Fillers used in Rubber Compounding
Date: 10 - 11 Oct 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0732
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 2: Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 3: Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Part 4: Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Rubber Compounding : Science & Technology
Date: 16-20 Oct 2023
Time: 9am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0703
Registration Fee:Member: 2700 US$
Non-Member: 3300 US$
Group (5-Pax): 10000 US$
Premium Member: 1000 US$
Description: Module 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Module 2 : Mixing of Rubber Compounds
Module 3 : Flow Properties of filled Rubber Compounds
Module 4 : Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Module 5 : Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Module 6 : Filler Dispersion and Distribution - Improvement of Reinforcement
Module 7 : Reinforcement - A Key Property of Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Module 8 : Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Module 9 : Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Module 10 : Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Module 11 : Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 12 : Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 13 : Efficient Plasticizer for Filled Elastomer Compounds
Module 14 : Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Module 15 : Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Module 16 : Oil Resistant Rubbers
Module 17 : Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Module 18 : Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Module 19 : Polymer-Filler Interaction : Base for Rubber Performance
Module 20 : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Mixing and Performance of Rubber Vulcanizates
Date: 16 - 17 Oct 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0731
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Part 2: Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Part 3: Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Blooming Problems in Rubber Products: Why? How to Avoid?
Date: 17 October 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am Thailand
Language: English
ID: KH0360
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Blooming, Bleeding are terms for the same phenomenon. Ingredients migrating to the surface and either crystallize or building an oily layer on the surface of rubber. Both phenomena give reason to customer concerns, if not claims. In case of crystallization rubber surface turns grey to pale white. Sometime there is Iridescence underneath the crystalline layer. This layer under the crystalles stays liquid due to a melting point suppression. The color is created by light fraction. There are no chromophores involved. Migration to the surface of the rubber happens due to a lack of solubility or compatibility, because rubber below glass transition temperature - even after vulcanization - behaves more like a liquid. We observe temperature dependent migration and separation In this Webinar we will demonstrate the reason behind Blooming and Bleeding. We will go through all family of ingredients either in none polar or in polar rubbers. We will show effects in processing, even we might not see any bloom or bleed. We will discuss examples, how to obtain data of solubility limits in a practicable way without sophisticated equipment. Even the solubility delta paramter can be easily measured with little effort. The participant should be able to judge ingredients in his formula regarding the danger of blooming or bleeding. He should be able to take measures to avoid this phenomena.
Expert: Hans-Joachim Graf: brings about 40 years experience in the rubber processing industry both as a material and as a process developer. After completing his doctorate at the Macromolecular Institute of the University of Freiburg, he gained his experience primarily in the production of technical articles, in the chemical as well as in the machinery industry. He has published over 60 technical articles and has participated in more than 15 patents. He has held seminars and lectures at the DIK, as well as at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He was honored with the “Erich Konrad” Medal of the German Rubber Society (DKG) 2012. Since 2009 he has been working as a consultant in various companies of the rubber industry as well as a scientific consultant and partner of the TechnoBiz Group.
Rubber Mixing Plant: Design & Layout
Date: 18-19 Oct 2023
Time: 08:30am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0502
Registration Fee:Member: 750 US$
Non-Member: 950 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2500 US$
Premium Member: 300 US$
Description: Module 1 : Rubber Mixing Plant Requirement for Tyres and Non-Tyres
Module 2 : Raw Material Storage & Feeding Equipment in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 3 : Internal Mixers - Types & Selection
Module 4: Design of Dust Stop Rings for Mixer
Module 5: Access for Maintenance in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 6: Downstream Process of Internal Mixer
Module 7: Compound Cooling in Rubber Mixing Plant
Module 8: Continuous vs Batch Process of Rubber Mixing
Module 9: Forces Operating in Internal Mixer
Module 10: Gear Reducers, Ram Assembly & Process Oil Injector for Rubber Mixing Equipment
Expert: With more than 35 years professional experience, Bruno Milanese worked with mixing machinery suppliers POMINI, FARREL and Meccaniche Moderne. His work experience involved with engineering and commissioning of mixing rooms for the rubber industry, both for tyre industry and for technical rubber goods around the world. Since 2004, he has been providing technical advisory services related to rubber mixing.
Tyre Extrusion - Principles & Practice
Date: 19 Oct 2023
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0622
Registration Fee:Member: 450 US$
Non-Member: 600 US$
Group (5-Pax): 1400 US$
Premium Member: 200 US$
Keyword: Tyre Extrusion
Description: Module 1: Understanding the Working Principle of the Rubber Extruder
Module 2: Understanding the General Layout of Tire Tread and Sidewall Extrusion Line
Module 3: Die Design for Extruded Tire Components
Module 4: How to Reduce Tire Component Extrusion Variation and How to Reduce Defects?
Expert: Dr. Gerard Nijman, a well-experienced and recognized rubber technologist has 33+years’ experience in rubber processing and tyre manufacturing. Currently, he is working as the Head of R&D and Technology Rubber Machinery at KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Germany. In the past, He worked at Apollo Tyres (former Vredestein), Netherlands (29 yrs) as R&D Sr. Expert and also worked at HF-Tiretech Group, Germany as Head of Extrusion Process Engineering. He is awarded with 17 patents and received “Europe Rubber Technologist Award 2016”. He is a regular invited speaker and trainer at tyre and rubber industry conferences and workshops across the world. His educational credentials include: Ph.D in Polymer Processing ((University of Twente, Netherlands) and Master´s degree in Rheology (University of Twente, Netherlands).
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 23 October 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
EPDM Rubber Technology & Applications
Date: 25-26 Oct 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0597
Registration Fee:Member: 550 US$
Non-Member: 750 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Keyword: Mixing & Compounding
, Raw Materials & Chemicals, Rubber Extrusion, Rubber Materials
Description: Module 1 : EPDM Rubber Industry: Market, Supply Chain & Competencies
Module 2 : EPDM Rubber Chemistry & Properties
Module 3 : EPDM Rubber Compounding
Module 4 : EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 5 : EPDM Rubber in Foam Products
Module 6 : EPDM Rubber in Automotive
Module 7 : EPDM Rubber in Construction & Industrial Goods
Module 8 : EPDM Rubber in Tyres & Tubes
Module 9 : Troubleshooting of EPDM Rubber Processing
Module 10 : Q & A with Expert (Part 1) : EPDM Rubber Technology
Expert: Eric Jourdain is a well-experienced specialist in EPDM, TPV, TPE, Butyl and Automotive Rubber Products. He worked for 40 years at ExxonMobil in various positions (Technical, R &D and Marketing) with business focus on synthetic rubber (EPDM, TPV, Butyl) in Technology, Development and Application.
Date: 26-27 Oct 2023
Time: 9am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0499
Registration Fee:Member: 650 US$
Non-Member: 850 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Compression Molding
Module 2: Rubber Processing & Part Deflashing
Module 3: Compression Mold Design - Part 1
Module 4: Compression Mold Design - Part 2
Module 5: Pulse Filling & Compression Preforms
Module 6: Platens, Mold Mounting and Mold Insulation
Module 7: Air Removal for Compression Molding
Module 8: Troubleshooting of Compression Molding
Expert: Mr. Terry Chapin is currently a Rubber Technologist at Elastomeister doing rubber consulting, training and teaching, he has worked as a Senior Materials Engineer, working with elastomer and foam materials, Senior Rubber Technical and Cost Leader and a Tool Engineer for rubber and plastic molds. He holds two U.S. patents and has been involved in the rubber industry for 40 years, working with rubber companies globally. Terry has been an active technical speaker for university level continuing education instruction, rubber conferences and technical in-plant venues for 30 years.
Elastomer Basics
Date: 26-27 Oct 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0730
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Part 2: Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Part 3: Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Part 4: Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Oil Resistant Rubber and Compatibilizer
Date: 27 October 2023 (Friday)
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0733
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Oil Resistant Rubbers
Part 2: Filler Dispersion and Distribution -Improvement of Reinforcement
Part 3: Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Deflashing Techniques in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 01 November 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0423
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: This KnowHow Webinar reviews the various methods that are used to deflash, remove excess flash, from molded rubber parts. Hand deflashing methods as well as automated methods including both cryogenic and non-cryogenic methods will be discussed
Expert: Mr. Terry Chapin is currently a Rubber Technologist at Elastomeister doing rubber consulting, training and teaching, he has worked as a Senior Materials Engineer, working with elastomer and foam materials, Senior Rubber Technical and Cost Leader and a Tool Engineer for rubber and plastic molds. He holds two U.S. patents and has been involved in the rubber industry for 40 years, working with rubber companies globally. Terry has been an active technical speaker for university level continuing education instruction, rubber conferences and technical in-plant venues for 30 years.
Metal to Rubber Bonded Products: Compound Development
Date: 07 November 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0529
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: • Metal Type & Preparation
• Understanding the Chemistry of Bonding
• Selection of Bonding Agents & Application
• Compounding influence on Bonding
• Testing of Bonding
• Performance Evaluation of Bonding.
• Best Practice for Bonded Product Manufacture
• Product Bond Failure Analysis
Expert: Mr E. Palaninathan have M.Sc Degree in Chemistry from IIT Madras & M.Tech in Rubber technology from IIT Kharagpur (IIT->Indian Institute of Technology). He served for short Period as Examiner of Patents for Indian Patents. He has passion on applied science / Technology over academic research. He choose to work in a leading Non-Tyre,company Fenner (I) Ltd . He has in-depth exposure in various Technical functions such as Factory -Technical, Process control, Laboratory, Compounding, Raw material specification, Alternate material, Product Development, Process improvement & Trouble shooting. He had worked in three locations of the company in different capacity. Plant Technical manager ,Head of the plant
manufacturing Oilseal & Moulded rubber product & General manager material technology & innovation., He has sustained long continuous service for 34 Yrs in rubber product industry. He was involved in Academic board of Anna University ( MIT) & Indian Rubber Institute Chennai. He has delivered Technical lectures in various forums.
Oil Resistant Elastomer and Phase Compatibilization
Date: 9 Nov 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0724
Registration Fee:Member: 250 US$
Non-Member: 350 US$
Group (5-Pax): 1000 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Morning Session : Oil Resistant Elastomer
Afternoon Session : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Fillers used in Rubber Compounding
Date: 10 - 11 Nov 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0732
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 2: Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 3: Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Part 4: Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Rubber Compounding : Science & Technology
Date: 13-17 Nov 2023
Time: 9am-5pm Thailand
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0703
Registration Fee:Member: 2700 US$
Non-Member: 3300 US$
Group (5-Pax): 10000 US$
Premium Member: 1000 US$
Description: Module 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Module 2 : Mixing of Rubber Compounds
Module 3 : Flow Properties of filled Rubber Compounds
Module 4 : Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Module 5 : Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Module 6 : Filler Dispersion and Distribution - Improvement of Reinforcement
Module 7 : Reinforcement - A Key Property of Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Module 8 : Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Module 9 : Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Module 10 : Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Module 11 : Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 12 : Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 13 : Efficient Plasticizer for Filled Elastomer Compounds
Module 14 : Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Module 15 : Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Module 16 : Oil Resistant Rubbers
Module 17 : Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Module 18 : Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Module 19 : Polymer-Filler Interaction : Base for Rubber Performance
Module 20 : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 13 November 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am Thailand
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Date: 13 November 2023 (Monday)
Time: 9am-6pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0534
Registration Fee:Member: 540 US$
Non-Member: 780 US$
Group (5 Pax): 2,160 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation
Expert: UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).
Rubber Process Analyzer (RPA) : How to Use it Efficiently?
Date: 14 Nov 2023
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
ID: KH0140
Registration Fee:Member: 150 US$
Non-Member: 250 US$
Group (5-Pax): 600 US$
Premium Member: 50 US$
Description: This training will review the basic principles in the instrument design with the advantages and possible flaws. It will review the most efficient and precise way its use it in polymer characterization and compounded rubber. The webinar will provide examples of production troubleshooting and and process prediction. Finally, it will summarize the good testing practice and decode/demystify some non-scientific publications related to RPA.
Expert: Mr. Henri G. Burhin is retired from Alpha Technologies (former Monsanto Instrument and Equipment). His career in Monsanto, Flexsys and Alpha Technologies was 39 years long. At Monsanto/Alpha Technologies/Dynisco, he supported the sale organisation of modern rubber testing instrument with special emphasis on rheological tools. He also participated in the latest development on the RPA2000 instrument towards higher productivity, sensitivity, accuracy and novelty. He acquired a wide experienced in non-linear viscoelasticity, also quoted as “FT-Rheology” or LAOS. He has been working in close collaboration with the UCL (Université Catholique de Louvain) Belgium in the polymer department. He holds 2 patents and several papers and has been speaker at several international conferences around the world. He is graduated in chemistry from a Technical college followed by a bachelor degree in Chemistry. Since 2012, he is rubber rheology and technology consultant, teaching rheology classes at rubber companies in Europe, Asia and North America including for TechnoBiz Group.
Mixing and Performance of Rubber Vulcanizates
Date: 16 - 17 Nov 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0731
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Part 2: Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Part 3: Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Blooming Problems in Rubber Products: Why? How to Avoid?
Date: 17 November 2023 (Friday)
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
ID: KH0360
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Blooming, Bleeding are terms for the same phenomenon. Ingredients migrating to the surface and either crystallize or building an oily layer on the surface of rubber. Both phenomena give reason to customer concerns, if not claims. In case of crystallization rubber surface turns grey to pale white. Sometime there is Iridescence underneath the crystalline layer. This layer under the crystalles stays liquid due to a melting point suppression. The color is created by light fraction. There are no chromophores involved. Migration to the surface of the rubber happens due to a lack of solubility or compatibility, because rubber below glass transition temperature - even after vulcanization - behaves more like a liquid. We observe temperature dependent migration and separation In this Webinar we will demonstrate the reason behind Blooming and Bleeding. We will go through all family of ingredients either in none polar or in polar rubbers. We will show effects in processing, even we might not see any bloom or bleed. We will discuss examples, how to obtain data of solubility limits in a practicable way without sophisticated equipment. Even the solubility delta paramter can be easily measured with little effort. The participant should be able to judge ingredients in his formula regarding the danger of blooming or bleeding. He should be able to take measures to avoid this phenomena.
Expert: Hans-Joachim Graf: brings about 40 years experience in the rubber processing industry both as a material and as a process developer. After completing his doctorate at the Macromolecular Institute of the University of Freiburg, he gained his experience primarily in the production of technical articles, in the chemical as well as in the machinery industry. He has published over 60 technical articles and has participated in more than 15 patents. He has held seminars and lectures at the DIK, as well as at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He was honored with the “Erich Konrad” Medal of the German Rubber Society (DKG) 2012. Since 2009 he has been working as a consultant in various companies of the rubber industry as well as a scientific consultant and partner of the TechnoBiz Group.
Date: 23-24 Nov 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0499
Registration Fee:Member: 650 US$
Non-Member: 850 US$
Group (5-Pax): 2000 US$
Premium Member: 250 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Compression Molding
Module 2: Rubber Processing & Part Deflashing
Module 3: Compression Mold Design - Part 1
Module 4: Compression Mold Design - Part 2
Module 5: Pulse Filling & Compression Preforms
Module 6: Platens, Mold Mounting and Mold Insulation
Module 7: Air Removal for Compression Molding
Module 8: Troubleshooting of Compression Molding
Expert: Mr. Terry Chapin is currently a Rubber Technologist at Elastomeister doing rubber consulting, training and teaching, he has worked as a Senior Materials Engineer, working with elastomer and foam materials, Senior Rubber Technical and Cost Leader and a Tool Engineer for rubber and plastic molds. He holds two U.S. patents and has been involved in the rubber industry for 40 years, working with rubber companies globally. Terry has been an active technical speaker for university level continuing education instruction, rubber conferences and technical in-plant venues for 30 years.
Elastomer Basics
Date: 26-27 Nov 2023
Time: 10am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0730
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Part 2: Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Part 3: Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Part 4: Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Oil Resistant Rubber and Compatibilizer
Date: 27 November 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0733
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Oil Resistant Rubbers
Part 2: Filler Dispersion and Distribution -Improvement of Reinforcement
Part 3: Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 27 November 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am EST
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Metal to Rubber Bonded Products: Compound Development
Date: 05 December 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0529
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: • Metal Type & Preparation
• Understanding the Chemistry of Bonding
• Selection of Bonding Agents & Application
• Compounding influence on Bonding
• Testing of Bonding
• Performance Evaluation of Bonding.
• Best Practice for Bonded Product Manufacture
• Product Bond Failure Analysis
Expert: Mr E. Palaninathan have M.Sc Degree in Chemistry from IIT Madras & M.Tech in Rubber technology from IIT Kharagpur (IIT->Indian Institute of Technology). He served for short Period as Examiner of Patents for Indian Patents. He has passion on applied science / Technology over academic research. He choose to work in a leading Non-Tyre,company Fenner (I) Ltd . He has in-depth exposure in various Technical functions such as Factory -Technical, Process control, Laboratory, Compounding, Raw material specification, Alternate material, Product Development, Process improvement & Trouble shooting. He had worked in three locations of the company in different capacity. Plant Technical manager ,Head of the plant
manufacturing Oilseal & Moulded rubber product & General manager material technology & innovation., He has sustained long continuous service for 34 Yrs in rubber product industry. He was involved in Academic board of Anna University ( MIT) & Indian Rubber Institute Chennai. He has delivered Technical lectures in various forums.
Fillers used in Rubber Compounding
Date: 10 - 11 Dec 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0732
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 2: Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Part 3: Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Part 4: Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Rubber Compounding : Science & Technology
Date: 11-15 Dec 2023
Time: 9am-5pm EST
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0703
Registration Fee:Member: 2700 US$
Non-Member: 3300 US$
Group (5-Pax): 10000 US$
Premium Member: 1000 US$
Description: Module 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Module 2 : Mixing of Rubber Compounds
Module 3 : Flow Properties of filled Rubber Compounds
Module 4 : Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Module 5 : Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Module 6 : Filler Dispersion and Distribution - Improvement of Reinforcement
Module 7 : Reinforcement - A Key Property of Filled Rubber Vulcanizates
Module 8 : Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Module 9 : Improving Rubber Performance by Carbon Nanotubes
Module 10 : Improving Rubber Performance by Layered Silica
Module 11 : Carbon Black - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 12 : Precipitated Silica - Characterization, Dispersion & Reinforcement
Module 13 : Efficient Plasticizer for Filled Elastomer Compounds
Module 14 : Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Module 15 : Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Module 16 : Oil Resistant Rubbers
Module 17 : Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Module 18 : Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Module 19 : Polymer-Filler Interaction : Base for Rubber Performance
Module 20 : Phase Compatibilization - Improving the Morphology of Rubber Blends
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 11 December 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Date: 11 December 2023 (Monday)
Time: 9am-6pm Thailand
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0534
Registration Fee:Member: 540 US$
Non-Member: 780 US$
Group (5 Pax): 2,160 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Module 1: Introduction to Rubber Hoses
Module 2: Rubber Compound Development for Hoses
Module 3: Hose Manufacturing Process & Control
Module 4: Rubber Hose - Design & Construction
Module 5: Rubber Hose - Testing & Quality Control
Module 6: Hose Selection & Installation
Expert: UK Prasad is a well-experienced rubber technologist with 39 years of experience with specialization in Product, Process & Material Development in Rubber Hoses, Wire & Cables and Belts & Rubber to Metal Bonded Products. His professional experience includes: 24 years at Gates India (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses); 7 Years at NICCO Corporation (Wires & Cables); 5 Years at Dunlop (Hose, Belts & Rubber to Metal bonded Product); 4 Years at JK Fenner (Hydraulic & Industrial Hoses). His educational qualifications include: B.Tech (Polymer Technology); B.Sc (Chemistry) & MBA (Operation Research).
Mixing and Performance of Rubber Vulcanizates
Date: 16 - 17 Dec 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0731
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Mixing in High Performance Rubbers - Theory and Application
Part 2: Dynamic-Mechanical Properties of Rubber Compounds
Part 3: Dynamic Durability and Cut Growth Resistance of Filled Rubber
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Blooming Problems in Rubber Products: Why? How to Avoid?
Date: 17 December 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 10am CET
Language: English
ID: KH0360
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 100 US$
Description: Blooming, Bleeding are terms for the same phenomenon. Ingredients migrating to the surface and either crystallize or building an oily layer on the surface of rubber. Both phenomena give reason to customer concerns, if not claims. In case of crystallization rubber surface turns grey to pale white. Sometime there is Iridescence underneath the crystalline layer. This layer under the crystalles stays liquid due to a melting point suppression. The color is created by light fraction. There are no chromophores involved. Migration to the surface of the rubber happens due to a lack of solubility or compatibility, because rubber below glass transition temperature - even after vulcanization - behaves more like a liquid. We observe temperature dependent migration and separation In this Webinar we will demonstrate the reason behind Blooming and Bleeding. We will go through all family of ingredients either in none polar or in polar rubbers. We will show effects in processing, even we might not see any bloom or bleed. We will discuss examples, how to obtain data of solubility limits in a practicable way without sophisticated equipment. Even the solubility delta paramter can be easily measured with little effort. The participant should be able to judge ingredients in his formula regarding the danger of blooming or bleeding. He should be able to take measures to avoid this phenomena.
Expert: Hans-Joachim Graf: brings about 40 years experience in the rubber processing industry both as a material and as a process developer. After completing his doctorate at the Macromolecular Institute of the University of Freiburg, he gained his experience primarily in the production of technical articles, in the chemical as well as in the machinery industry. He has published over 60 technical articles and has participated in more than 15 patents. He has held seminars and lectures at the DIK, as well as at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He was honored with the “Erich Konrad” Medal of the German Rubber Society (DKG) 2012. Since 2009 he has been working as a consultant in various companies of the rubber industry as well as a scientific consultant and partner of the TechnoBiz Group.
Managing Clamping Pressure in Rubber Molding Process
Date: 25 December 2023 (Monday)
Time: 10am Thailand
Language: English
ID: KH0044
Registration Fee:Member: 180 US$
Non-Member: 300 US$
Group (5 Pax): 720 US$
Premium Member: 0 US$
Description: Determining clamping pressure in rubber molding processes is critical for effective management of clamping force across the mold and platen surfaces. Techniques are discussed to determine pressure gradient in molds and platens. Suggestions for determining effective clamping pressure are also discussed with example calculations.
Expert: Van Walworth is a product design and development specialist. Van has a BS degree from the University of Alabama in mechanical engineering drafting and design and has become a well-known “hands on practitioner”. Most of his primary application skills are focused on products manufactured from materials related to the rubber, plastic, & pipe industries. In many circles he is known as “The Ideaguy” or as “The Rubber Whisperer”. Van is an internationally recognized technical educator for in-plant seminars, and university level continuing professional education programs. He is a published author of many technical papers as well of the author of the book “Rubber Molding Principles” first published in 2013 and the creator of a series of Troubleshooting Charts for processing rubber, all published and distributed by TechnoBiz. Van has established a partnership joint venture with the TechnoBiz Group which is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, Van has a long-term joint venture collaboration with SRP Synthetic Rubber Products, Pvt. Ltd. In Bangalore, India to design and build molding presses and ancillary equipment for the rubber industry.
Elastomer Basics
Date: 26-27 Dec 2023
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0730
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Key Ingredients of Rubber Compounds
Part 2: Importance of Filler Dispersion and Adequate Test Methods
Part 3: Importance of Filler Distribution in Rubber Blends
Part 4: Rubber Curing by Sulfur - Property Design
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
Oil Resistant Rubber and Compatibilizer
Date: 27 December 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 10am-5pm CET
Language: English
MasterClass
ID: KH0733
Registration Fee:Member: 400 US$
Non-Member: 500 US$
Group (5 Pax): 1,600 US$
Premium Member: 150 US$
Description: Part 1: Oil Resistant Rubbers
Part 2: Filler Dispersion and Distribution -Improvement of Reinforcement
Part 3: Rubber Curing by Peroxides - Advantage & Limitations
Part 4: Polymer-Filler Interaction: Base for Rubber Performance
Expert: # Rubber & Tyre Industry Consultant
# Former Director of Germany Rubber Institute (DIK)
# Specialization: Mixing, Processing, Vulcanization, Rubber -filler interaction, nanocomposites, recycling etc.
# 45+ years in Rubber Technology Research & Consulting
# Received “Carl Harries” Medal from the German Rubber Society (DKG)
# Received the “Melvin Mooney” Award from ACS Rubber Vision
# 300+ published papers & Supervised 70 Ph.D Students
