Producing
rubber
parts is a very complex, multi-step
process
. In the last step of this
process
the uncured
rubber
is in general given a form by pressing it into a
Mould
and curing it. This cure in the
Mould
lets the
rubber
part retain the shape of the
Mould
even after being removed from it (and of course the cure also gives the special
rubber
properties). But because uncured
rubber
and
rubber
at high temperatures (cure temperature) is very sticky this last step gives problems: a) the finished article can show defects because the uncured
rubber
sticks to the
Mould
surface instead of smoothly
flow
ing to completely fill the
Mould
or b) the cured article can stick to the
Mould
making it difficult or even impossible to de
Mould
the part without tearing it. To overcome these problems
Mould
Release
Agents
have been used for a long time and are still widely used. This paper aims to give a better understanding GRP of
Mould
Release
Agents
and their benefits and drawbacks by briefly sketching their history and discussing the chemistry and functioning of modern semi-permanent
Release
Agents
. The products of Schill + Seilacher are being used successfully worldwide in the rubber and latex industry as well as in the textile, paper and leather industry and many others.
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Cured
rubber
articles sometimes show a certain porosity, meaning that small cavities are found in the
rubber
matrix. This is most easily seen on the surface of the finished product where small faults (so-called pinholes) appear. Lubricant These holes are created by air or volatile materials (e.g. water) within the uncured
Compound
that evaporate and subsequently expand under the high temperature curing conditions if the applied pressure is too low to keep them from blowing. Especially in undercured
Compound
these gaseous materials can expand when the
Mould
pressure is
Release
d at the end of the cure cycle. If the blowing occurs because of an undercured
Compound
the obvious solution is an increased cure time to make sure the product is properly cured. This of course lowers the output so it might be advisable to use a faster curing system. Struktol
rubber
additives
Supplier
chemical
Producer
chemical
process
rubber
process
chemical
Supplier
rubber
Dispersion
coating
Latex
rubber
Silicone
emulsions Amino Fluid
Silicone
cover a wide filed in the modern
chemical
industry. Wherever classic products meed physical limitations it is possible to find an alternative with
Silicone
. Remarkable features of silcones are inter alia particularly high temperature stability, good lubricating properties, excellent soft grip of good hydrophobizing. Resin Our enterprise, as a well-known
Producer
of
additives
and speciality
process
ing
Agents
has made use of thise possibilities and offers far-reaching solutions to the
rubber
and plastics industry, for textile and leather applications and for the manufature of polishes, care products and laggings, ereas which call for the high quality of
Silicone
. In this brochure you will find part of our product range which is continuously improved and enlarged. As a
Supplier
of
chemical
specialities we are in a position to produce tailor made produte for any application. At the same time our development team attempts to meet the demands of your application and is always prepared to give maximum technical assistance on the spot. Silicone Emulsions
Struktol
In most colloidal
Latex
Dispersion
the particles acquire a negative electrical charge by adsorption of surfactant anions. They are considered to be maintained in the colloidal state by electrical repulsion between the particles. Schill + Seilacher have a range of stabilizers, anionic surfactants, developed for specific requirements. Tackifier
Antioxidant
Fatty Dispersion
The ageing of
Latex
products is affected by a large number of factors many of which interact. The major factors involved are oxygen, heat etc. Antioxidants are substances which when present either in the
Latex
or the products made from it, reduce the rate of oxidation of the polymer. Antifoam The efficiency not only depends on the
chemical
structure, but also on the particle size. Specialty Activator The Struktol antioxidants are environmental friendly aqueous
Dispersion
produced via a special
process
resulting in a narrow particle size distribution with more than 90 % of particles less than 1 mm in size. The increased particle surface area (5 times greater than conventionally produced
Dispersion
; 500 times higher number of particles per gram of antioxidant) lead to a more uniform distribution of the antioxidant, a rapid dissolution into the
rubber
phase and better performance at low levels of addition. Release Agents
Antifoam
Agents
are
additives
used to prevent foam
formation or to destroy existing foam in dipping mixes or
Latex
Compound
. Antiwebbing
Agents
minimize web formation in
Latex
dipping. A web is the liquid membrane that forms, between adjacent parts of a dipping former when the former is being withdrawn from the
Latex
Tackifiers are materials added to
rubber
mixes to increase the surface tack of the
rubber
. Tackifiers are usually resinous materials, but for
Latex
technology are most conveniently used in Soap the form of emulsions or
Dispersion
. However, not all emulsions of resins are suitable, as the dispersed phase particle size and the amount and type of surfactants present can influence the tack obtained. Metal Soap Compound The surface of films made from
rubber
, especially natural
rubber
Preparation, exhibit a strong tendency to stick together (surface tack) and this characteristic can lead to problems during storage or transport of
Latex
products. Anti-tack
Agents
are materials designed to eliminate the self-adhesion of
rubber
products and are applied to products to form a thin, non-tacky layer on their surfaces. Hose
Mould
Release
Agents
make de
Mould
ing
after vulcanisation easier. They form a semi-permanent
Release
coating
on the
Mould
surface.
Mould
fouling is reduced and the friction of the
Mould
surface is reduced. Through these effects the
Mould
down time is substantially reduced and thus so are the production costs. The amount of scrap is also reduced. Specialty GRP Preparation Amino Fluid
Antifoam
Agents
peptizer
peptizer
promote the reduction of polymer molecular weight by
chemical
means thus increasing the efficiency of
rubber
mastication. This results in reduced viscosity and nerve thus improving the
process
ability of the polymer and
Compound
mixed with it. Our improved
Dispersion
peptizer
ensure a much faster incorporation and a better distribution of the
peptizer
, helping to overcome the problem of hot spots and improving batch to batch uniformity.
homogen
izers and tackifiers
homogen
izers make the blending of different polymers easier and promote their compatibility. They make the mixing mass stay compact and thus increase the mixing effect, leading to improved and faster distribution and more
homogen
eous
Compound
. Often
homogen
izers increase the tackiness of
Compound
but also improve their
flow
properties. The mechanical properties of the vulcanisate can be improved by the use of
homogen
izers. In
Compound
based on butyl
rubber
, a lower gas permeability has been observed in addition to the improved
process
ability and filler distribution.