Rubber technology Lecture and exercise
The lecture “Rubber Technology” primarily deals with the special properties of elastomers and their processing into products. At the beginning, the materials science and rheological properties of this diverse group of materials are briefly discussed. Furthermore, the mixing plants and the mixing process for the production of processable rubber compounds are presented. The extrusion of finished products is then examined in detail. In addition to the extrusion process, cross-linking is a particularly relevant topic. Elastomer injection moulding plays a special role as another important manufacturing process. The technologically relevant variants of the injection molding process are highlighted and the associated injection molding units are discussed in detail.
Exercise accompanying the lecture
The exercise for the course “Rubber Technology” serves to deepen the lecture material with a special focus on the:
- Composition and production of rubber compounds on various mixing aggregates
- Process and system technology for extrusion and continuous vulcanization
- Process and system technology for injection molding of solid rubbers and liquid silicone rubbers
- Measurement of mechanical material properties and structural-mechanical component design
To this end, the content of the lecture is taken up and presented using illustrative practical examples. The rubber technology exercise also includes a practical part in which the influence of varying process parameters is demonstrated and component properties are measured together.
In addition to the exercise, an excursion to a rubber processing company provides production and application-related insights into the entire rubber processing chain. This includes laboratory measurements of raw materials, compounds and components, the production of rubber compounds and the extrusion and injection molding of rubbers on a production scale.
Literature for the lecture:
Rubber Technology (Script)
Author: Andreas Limper
Literature for the lecture and exercise will be made available to registered students in the RWTHmoodle learning room
© DF.FotografieImportant information at a glance
- Compulsory subject
in the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering/Plastics and Textile Technology - Compulsory elective subject
in the Master of Business Administration and Engineering specialising in Mechanical Engineering/Plastics Technology - Dates
Only in the summer semester - Scope
3 SWS (L2 E1) - Credit points
3 - Form of examination
Oral - Lecturers
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Limper