Rubber compounding facility
Berzelius possesses an in-house compounding machine, providing us with precise control over compound quality and enabling us to align with client and project specifications.
Rubber compounding is a specialized field involving the meticulous blending of rubbers and various ingredients like processing aids, fillers, and curing agents. This process occurs in specific proportions to yield a homogenous combination with desired physical and chemical qualities. The goal is to achieve efficient processing at a low cost while ensuring optimal end-use performance. The characteristics of different elements and the nature of elastomers profoundly influence the final attributes of rubber products. Physical testing of rubbers is imperative for product design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and performance assessment.
Creating durable and cost-effective products necessitates the application of the right rubber compound. Advances in rubber compounding have played a crucial role in enhancing overall performance. Understanding the fundamentals of rubber compounding is vital for developing materials with superior qualities.
An overarching concern in this process is the imperative to establish an economically and environmentally sustainable approach to tackle the global challenges of the 21st century.
What is a Rubber Compound?
A rubber compound, in essence, is the result of rubber compounding—a meticulous science involving the blending of a specific mixture of rubber and various chemicals. This process, conducted prior to vulcanization or curing, is akin to formulating the perfect recipe for a product. The primary objective of rubber compounding is to achieve specific physical and chemical characteristics without significantly escalating costs.