Integrating Environmental Protection into Technical Rubber Article Production: A Rigorous Industrial Approach
The technical rubber article industry operates within a complex technological framework, characterized by energy-intensive processes, high reliability requirements, and increasingly stringent regulatory constraints. In this context, environmental protection can no longer be treated as a separate initiative, but as an intrinsic component of the design and operation of production processes. Mature industrial approaches demonstrate that […]
Integration of Sensors in Extruded and Molded Rubber Components: Technological Implications and Industrial Limitations
The integration of sensors in rubber components intended for extrusion and molding applications represents a specific technological direction, at the intersection of elastomeric materials engineering and industrial monitoring systems. This approach does not constitute a universal solution and is not applicable to all products; however, in certain well-defined applications, it offers measurable functional advantages. The […]
Formulation of elastomeric materials for applications in contact with hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO): requirements and constraints in extrusion and molding
The use of hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) as an alternative to conventional mineral fuels and fluids has introduced distinct material requirements for rubber components used in sealing systems, flexible hoses, and extruded profiles. Although HVO are often considered chemically “benign,” their interaction with elastomers reveals different degradation mechanisms compared to those associated with conventional mineral […]
Development of a Rubber Gasket for PVC Check Valve: Parmel Gomma – Valplast Collaboration Study
The collaboration between Parmel Gomma and Valplast aimed to develop a rubber gasket for the one-way valve used in PVC drainage systems. The application imposed strict functional requirements, both in terms of sealing and long-term reliability, under operating conditions characterized by wet environments, repeated opening–closing cycles, and pressure variations. The project was approached as a […]