Webinar: Laboratory Techniques for Rubber Development & Diagnostics
February 5, 2026; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
Webinar Overview: This webinar provides a practical examination of laboratory test methods and analytical tools used to guide compound development and resolve production challenges. Participants will learn how to interpret data generated from key instruments and how to apply those insights to improve formulation design, processing efficiency and product performance.
Webinar Objectives:
- Testing behavior at temperature and its impact on real-world performance
- Dynamic measurements and what they reveal about compound structure
- Sealing force over time and the influence of shape factor
- Thermal stability assessments and degradation profiles
- Incoming material verification for quality assurance
- Identification of bloom, contamination and odor
- Instrument use and interpretation including Instron, DHR, CSR, TGA, GC-MS and FTIR
Price: Free for Members / $149 Non-members
Instructor: Dana Stripe, Applications Development Scientist
Bio: Dana Stripe is a Scientist in the Applications Development area for the Zetpol/HNBR elastomers business unit within Zeon Chemicals L.P. He has been with Zeon for 12 years working at their Louisville, KY technical center. Dana has over 20 years of experience in the rubber industry, having worked in key technical positions at UF Fluid Systems and Gates before joining Zeon. He has written and presented at numerous technical conferences, rubber groups and symposiums around the world. Dana has also been a major contributor and recipient on several patents related to HNBR and ECO barrier fuel hose constructions.