Training Directory - Rubber Division

PROPERTIES, ANALYSIS & TESTING
Compounding, Mixing, Curing
and Testing of Rubber
12 hours
CEUs: 1.2
This two-day course covers an Introduction to Polymer
Science: NR, SBR and Polybutadiene Rubber; Introduction to
Compounding: Mixing, Carbon Black, Vulcanization, Specialty
Elastomers, Tack and Adhesion; and the Physical Testing of
Elastomer Procedures and Signifi cance. There is also a group
discussion and problem solving session.
Anyone interested in an introductory seminar on rubber
should attend.
Testing of Rubber: Selecting,
Performing and Interpreting
ASTM Rubber Test Methods
8 hours
CEUs: .8
Be sure to attend this two-day seminar which reviews the most
commonly used rubber test procedures in the rubber industry
today. It also discusses the nature of tests, why the tests are
performed, interoretation and how this information can be used
to improve rubber fabrication. This course covers all the major
physical and chemical tests, as well as various standard practices.
The seminar is ideal for a wide variety of individuals including:
rubber technologists, rubber chemists, compounders, process
engineers, laboratory technicians, supervisors and managers,
quality assurance managers and engineers, shop foremen,
technical salespeople, rubber producers and users, or anyone with
the need to understand these commonly used ASTM methods.
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Mixing and Testing for Compounding
Consistency
6 hours
CEUs: .6
This seminar will provide specifi c details describing control of
the mixing process and the testing procedures to measure the
effectiveness of this control. Compound properties and quality
are always the fi rst concerns of product designers, producers
and users – the product must meet performance specifi cations.
However, once quality criteria have been determined, the job of
the mixer is to guarantee and deliver a compound with uniformity
and consistency meeting these specifi cations. Attendees will gain
or expand their understanding of this process amongst others.
“Mixing and Testing for Compound Consistency” will provide:
• material control concepts.
• mixing techniques.
• tests designed to relate to compound consistency.
• statistical treatment of mixing and test data.
This seminar will benefi t mixing managers and supervisors,
quality control engineers and laboratory managers and supervisors.
Introduction to Compounding
and Testing of Elastomers
8 hours
CEUs: .8
This seminar will present an overview of compounding elastomers.
It will present a description and review of the functionality of
the various compounding ingredients used to formulate a rubber
compound, their advantages and disadvantages, in order to
achieve a desired level of compound performance properties.
Materials discussed include elastomers, fi llers, curing agents,
plasticizers and antioxidants.
This is an applied seminar which emphasizes practical approaches
to real world compounding problems. Theory and mechanisms
are presented where they are helpful to allow the compounder
to develop a model to predict behavior and responses.
The objectives of this seminar:
• provide overview of practical aspects of compounding
elastomers
• provide help in selecting elastomers
• provide opportunities for one-on-one dialog beyond
general class interest
• utilize class expertise as a resource
• provide references/contacts for you to use as future
questions arise
10 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES