The transportation of crude oil around the world is fundamental to the survival of most, if not all economies. Rubber plays an important role in many aspects of oil transportation, not least in its ...

Researchers have increased the fatigue threshold of particle-reinforced rubber, developing a new, multiscale approach that allows the material to bear high loads and resist crack growth over repeated ...

AKRON—Finite Fiber L.L.C. has introduced a product that reinforces rubber compounds with fiber. The product, called Varamix, is a dry, aramid-based blend of fiber. The company said it has superior ...

Summit Supply's over the tire pad assemblies convert wheeled skid steers to rubber tracks creating two machines in one with more control and ease of use. Summit Supply's over the tire pad assemblies ...

SEAS researchers have developed a multiscale approach that allows particle-reinforced rubber to bear high loads and resist crack growth over repeated use. Above, cracks grow in the left sample while ...