Course: Non-tire Specialty Elastomers

June 30, 2026; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET

Location: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet, laptop or computer.

Course Overview: This course provides a focused overview of major elastomer families used across industrial, automotive, consumer and specialty applications. Participants will examine the fundamental chemistry, performance characteristics and processing considerations that define each material, along with the environments where they deliver the greatest value.

Course Content:

• EPDM structure, key properties and common sealing and weathering applications
• Nitrile performance in oil-resistant formulations and fuel-system environments
• Silicone rubber behavior, thermal stability and high-purity applications
• Neoprene versatility and resistance profiles
• Fluorosilicone elastomers and their use in harsh chemical and temperature conditions
• Fluorocarbon elastomers with a focus on chemical resistance and high-performance sealing

This course gives participants a clear scientific foundation for selecting and applying these elastomers in real-world product design and compound development.

Price: $395 Members / $495 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $50 for Other Student Members

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Instructor: Brad Sellers and Joshua Guilliams, Smithers

Bios: Brad Sellers joined the Smithers consulting team in 2014. He specializes in tire and rubber product evaluations and data analysis, focused on developing action plans and helping clients implement solutions that address their development, quality, and performance challenges. He has significant experience providing technical support for testing and research studies along with proven skills in failure analysis, project planning, patent research, and secondary technical research. Bradley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University.

Josh Guilliams, Vice President of Consultancy leads, Smithers’ technical consulting team based in Akron, Ohio. Josh manages client relationships and works with other Smithers experts on complex projects. He also conducts in-depth investigations of a wide variety of rubber materials and final products on behalf of clients. Guilliams has a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and engineering from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Polymer Science from the University of Akron. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt.