Introduction to Rubber Technology - Smithers Rapra

Introduction to Rubber Technology2-day Professional Development Course1-2 March 201118-19 October 2011This course offers a pathway to a postgraduate certificate in Polymer Engineering.Course Overview:The course covers the fundamental aspects of rubber technologyin a logical manner, from Material Selection, Compounding,Vulcanisation, Processing (conversion of raw materialsinto finished products), through to Mechanical Properties,Environmental Resistance, Testing and Specifications, Evaluationof product failure and finally interactive case study exercises.Who will benefit:This course is for anyone wishing to gain a better appreciation ofrubber technology, no formal qualifications or prior knowledgeof rubber technology is required to attend.It is pitched at a level suitable for technicians, engineers,technical sales personnel and senior managers withincompanies which may be material suppliers or processors andmanufacturers of finished and semi-finished rubber products/components.Course Objectives:The objectives of the course are to increase the delegate’sawareness of the important aspects of the technology, toappreciate, for example, how the properties of the products areinfluenced by material selection, compounding and processing.At the end of the training course the delegate will be betterequipped to:• Have an appreciation of the range of elastomers and theiruses and limitations• Ask the appropriate questions of suppliers, processors andend-users• Assess material specifications for suitability to anapplication• Estimate how differences in service environment may affectproduct performanceCourse Fee:£550.00 + VAT - for two day course - to include coursemanual, lunches and refreshments.This course has been recognised by the Institute of Materials forProfessional Development Purposes.Presenters:Gary Crutchley, Principal Rubber Consultant, John Manley, PrincipalRubber Consultant, Smithers Rapra, Smithers Rapra and MarkBentham, Polymer Processing Development Engineer, Smithers RapraVenue:Smithers Rapra, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK,SY4 4NR.Organisers – Smithers RapraSmithers Rapra Technology Limited, better known as SmithersRapra, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Smithers Group andis recognised as a world leading plastics and rubber consultancy.Smithers Rapra provides a comprehensive independent servicecovering technology and information services for the polymerindustry and industries using plastics and rubber.Smithers Rapra has provided a world leading portfolio of RubberPlastic and other Polymer Information products and services forover 85 years.Smithers Rapra, part of the Smithers Group, has expanded itsservice offering to cover other business areas and industriesharnessing the expertise of the Smithers Rapra management teamand the knowledge of other companies within the group.Registration ConditionsRegistrations can only be accepted if made in writing, by fax, post oron our secure website www.rapratraining.com. Payment must bereceived in advance of attendance on the course and can be madein £Sterling, US$ or E Euro.Provisional BookingsPlease contact the Training Organiser to make a provisional booking.To secure your place written confirmation must be received within 10days of the provisional booking being made.Joining Instructionsi.e. letter of confirmation, directions to Rapra, and hotel informationwill be sent on receipt of your registration. Accommodation is notincluded in the course fee, however Smithers Rapra has negotiatedrates with several hotels in the vicinity. Details will be sent onconfirmation of booking.Cancellations and TransfersPlease note, we endeavour to accommodate our delegates’requests, however, most of our courses have limited numbersto maximise the interactivity between delegates and tutors.Cancellations or transfers at late notice may jeopardise thecommercial viability of the course.For this reason we are obliged to charge the following administrationfees or surcharges: Cancellations made up to 14 days or morebefore the requested course date will be refunded, less a 20%administration fee.Requests to transfer to another course made up to 14 days or morebefore the requested course date will be accommodated, subject toavailability of places on the new course date.Cancellations and requests to transfer made within 14 days of thecourse date will be subject to the FULL course fee and no refund willbe given.Delegate SubstitutionsCan be made at any time without incurring penalty.Amendments to ProgrammesSmithers Rapra reserves the right to cancel or modify any event inits programme. In the event of a cancellation where an alternativecannot be provided, payment received in respect of that course willbe refunded in full. The liability of Smithers Rapra is limited to thereimbursement of the course/seminar fee.

course contentO History of Rubber - A brief synopsis of events in the history of rubber.O Material Properties and Selection - How the molecular structure of natural and syntheticrubbers affect their properties and ultimate selection.O Compounding and Vulcanisation - The role of additives. The importance of vulcanisation.Optimising properties, processibility and costs. Getting the best from rubber.O Conversion - The processes involved in converting the raw materials into finished productsincluding mixing technology, extrusion, moulding and other processes. The processes aredescribed and the important central parameters highlighted.O Environmental and Chemical Resistance - The environmental factors that have the potentialto cause degradation of rubber compounds and the effects that heat agency has on thenetwork and finished properties. Methods of protection are described.O Key Mechanical Properties - An appreciation of the static and dynamic behaviour ofelastomers and the influence of service parameters such as temperature, strain rates andenvironment, viscoelasticity is described and its consequences on product performanceexamined.O Case Studies - Syndicate sessions on a range of problems designed to reinforce the core topicsand give opportunity for discussion and debate.O Further Notes - All of the lectures are covered by comprehensive notes and these also includeadditional notes on subjects such as physical testing.

Registration FormRubber Materials and TechnologyFax to+44 (0)1939 251118Please reserve a place on the Introduction to Rubber Technology Training CourseDate ........................................................................................................................................................................ (please use one form per delegate, photocopies are acceptable)Surname.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Title.......................................................Forename..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Job Title/Position....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Company ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Contact AddressAddress.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Telephone.................................................................................................................................Fax...............................................................................................................................................Email...........................................................................................................................................Invoice Address (if different)Company..................................................................................................................................Address................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Telephone.................................................................................................................................Fax...............................................................................................................................................Email...........................................................................................................................................Payment InformationPayment must be received prior to attending the course and can be made in £ Sterling, € Euro or $US.Please indicate in which currency you wish to pay. If no box has been ticked the default currency will be £ Sterling.£ Sterling€ Euro (This will be applicable at the prevailing rate)$US (This will be applicable at the prevailing rate)Please invoice my company - Purchase Order Number (if required)Cheque/Bank TransferCredit Card Payment: MasterCard Visa American Express (please indicate)Expiry Date:SignatureName on Credit Card (in CAPITALS)Security Number (as printed in signature box on reverse of card)Cancellation Terms: By completing and returning this form delegates are agreeing to be bound byRegistration the cancellation Terms: terms By and completing conditions and of registration. returning this form delegates are agreeing to be bound byconditions of registration.Return to:Gill Tunnicliffe, Training Dept, Smithers RapraTechnology, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire,SY4 4NR, United Kingdom.Tel: +44 (0)1939 250383 Fax: +44 (0)1939 251118e-mail: gtunnicliffe@rapra.netwww.rapratraining.comwww.rapratraining.comDec 10