A large number of applications that seem commonplace today would be unimaginable without the wide range of modern elastomers, which serve various functions. The production of an elastomer material requires not only knowledge of the individual components but also extensive experience regarding their interactions with one another. Understanding the correct processing of such a complex mixture is another fundamental prerequisite for achieving the desired property profile of an elastomer material.

In contrast to thermoplastic materials, the formulation and processing of rubbers are significantly more complex. The journey from rubber to the finished elastomer product begins with selecting the appropriate rubber and composing a specific formulation for the respective application and the designated processing method.

This introduction to rubber technology, now in its second edition, aims to explain the aforementioned relationships and thereby provide a fundamental understanding of this very specialized technology. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and significantly expanded.

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