Chicago Rubber Group "Basics of Rubber Tec...

01/07/10 Education Updates

Offered by the Chicago Rubber Group

March 3-5, 2010
SKF College
SKF Sealing Solutions
900 N. State St.
Elgin, Illinois

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Who Should Attend

This course is designed for anyone who has an interest in learning more about RUBBER. Those who buy and use rubber parts will gain knowledge of the properties of different rubber materials. Those who sell rubber parts will be able to discuss these different materials with the manufacturer and the end-users will be able to identify the best material for the job. Supplier Customer Service employees will learn about their customers' businesses. Moreover, those who make rubber parts will increase their ability to make rubber parts that fit today's more demanding market.

Instructors

The instructors are experts currently working in the rubber industry, with many years experience in each of the various subject areas. All instructors are chosen for their knowledge of the subjects presented.

Location

SKF College is the training facility for SKF Sealing Solutions, the world's leading supplier of bearings and seals. Located at 900 North State Street in Elgin, Illinois; this is approximately one mile south of I-90 on Rt-31. There are many hotels in the area.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The introduction to the course includes the history of rubber and rubber applications
Various polymers are discussed including:
- Natural Rubber, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR), Polyisoprene, Polybutadiene, Nitrile (NBR), Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR), Polyacrylate (PA), Epichlorohydrin (ECO), Hypalon (CSM), Vamac (AEM), Neoprene (CR), EPDM, Butyl, Fluoroelastomer (FKM), Urethane, Silicone (VMQ), and Thermoplastic Elastomers.
Additional topics include:
- Ingredients necessary for formulating a rubber compound such as antioxidants, antiozonants, black and non-black fillers, plasticizers, softeners, oils, accelerators and curing agents
- The mixing process and equipment
- Methods of handling a variety of compounds
- Methods of forming a rubber part including molding, extrusion and calendering
- Rubber to metal bonding
- Test methods, test instruments, quality control and rubber specifications
- Tours of
  - Compounding and mixing facilities
  - Physical testing laboratory
  - Analytical testing laboratory
- Students will receive hard copies of presentations, digital media copies (Data CD or Flash Drive) and two books about rubber technology.
  - "Basic Elastomer Technology" by Krishna Baranwal & Howard Stephens
  - The Vanderbilt Handbook
  - Any literature from the speakers

Lunch is provided for all registrants as a part of the registration fee. Other meals are to be arranged by the individual and are not included with registration.

REGISTRATION

The class will be limited to a maximum of 35. There must be a minimum of 20 attendees in order to hold the class. If there are not enough people that signup by the deadline date of Feb 2^ND, 2010, the course will be cancelled. In the event of cancellation, your registration fee will be promptly returned. The registration fee is $375 for each individual with a $25 discount for each participant if you book more than one individual from the same company.