Engineered Rubber Products - Introduction to Design, Manufacture and Testing

John G. Sommer

Engineered Rubber Products

Introduction to Design, Manufacture and Testing

2012

182 Seiten

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ISBN: 9783446433441

 

Acknowledgments

6

Preface and Disclaimer

8

Contents

10

1 Introduction

14

References

25

2 Elastomers and Compounds

28

References

36

3 Compound Mixing and Processing

38

3.1 Calendering

42

3.2 Extrusion

42

3.3 Molding

45

3.3.1 Compression Molding

47

3.3.2 Transfer Molding

52

3.3.3 Injection Molding of TPEs

60

References

62

4 Testing and Properties

64

4.1 Measuring Viscosity and Scorch

65

4.2 Hardness

67

4.3 Stress-Strain Properties

67

4.3.1 Uniaxial Deformation

67

4.3.2 Biaxial Deformation

69

4.3.3 Triaxial Deformation

71

4.3.4 Triaxial Tension

73

4.4 Viscoelastic Properties

77

4.4.1 Creep

78

4.4.2 Stress Relaxation

78

4.4.3 Compression Set

78

4.5 Dynamic Properties

79

4.5.1 Fatigue and Cut Growth

81

4.5.2 Tensile Failure

82

4.5.3 Hysteresis and Resilience

82

4.5.4 Abrasion

83

4.5.5 Friction

83

4.6 Other Rubber Properties

84

4.6.1 Effect of Test Temperature

84

4.6.2 Conductivity

85

4.6.3 Adhesion

85

4.6.4 Permeability

86

4.7 Deterioration

86

4.7.1 Weather

86

4.7.2 Ozone

87

4.7.3 High-Energy Radiation

87

4.7.4 High Temperature

87

4.8 Rubber Ingredient Compatibility

88

4.9 Electrical Properties

90

4.10 Non-Destructive Testing

90

4.10.1 Testing and Computers

90

References

92

5 Product Design

96

5.1 Mountings

97

5.2 Hose

104

5.3 Belting

107

5.4 Constant Velocity Joint (CVJ) Boots

108

5.5 Mounts and Bearings

109

5.5.1 Shape Factor

109

5.5.2 Bridge Bearings

109

5.5.3 Earthquake Bearings

110

5.5.4 Testing and Quality Control

111

References

117

6 Use of Computers and FEA with Rubber

122

6.1 Compounding

124

6.1.1 Vulcanization

124

6.1.2 Compound Development

124

6.2 Stress in a Dumbbell Tensile Specimen

124

6.3 FEA and Thermal Considerations

126

6.4 Resistance of Rubber to Small Indentations

126

6.5 Use of FEA in Various Application Areas

126

References

131

7 Non-Tire Products

134

7.1 Adhesion

134

7.2 Hose and Belting

136

7.2.1 Hose

137

7.2.2 Belts

138

7.3 Mountings, Bearings, and Bushings

140

7.3.1 Mountings

140

7.3.2 Bearings

141

7.4 Energy Storage and Dissipation

144

7.5 Rolls

145

7.6 Seals

145

7.6.1 Pump Seal

146

7.6.2 Automotive Transmission Seals

147

7.6.3 Casket Seals

147

7.6.4 Automotive Door Seals

147

7.7 Other Applications

148

References

151

8 Tires

156

8.1 Introduction

156

8.2 Materials

157

8.3 Pneumatic Tires

158

8.3.1 Types of Tires

158

8.4 Tire Reinforcement

162

8.4.1 Bead Wire and Tire Cord

162

8.5 Tire Construction

163

8.6 Component Interdependence

165

8.7 Component Preparation and Tire Fabrication

166

8.7.1 Component Preparation

166

8.7.2 Fabrication

167

8.8 Tire Aging

171

8.9 In-Service Tire Damage and Safety

171

8.10 Run-Flat Tires

172

8.11 Passenger Tire Design

173

8.11.1 Aspect Ratio

173

8.12 Truck Tires

174

8.13 Very Large Tires

175

8.14 Aircraft Tires

175

8.15 Solid Tires

176

8.16 Semi-Pneumatic Tires

176

8.17 Non-Traditional Tires

176

References

178

Appendix 1: Conversion Factors

182

Appendix 2: Acronyms and Abbreviations

184

Subject Index

188

 

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