Rubber compound industry
Arpocore™ For Rubber Compound applications
For the rubber compounding industry, Arpocore™ is applied to improve the integral properties of the end product mostly through increasing product wear resistance, control the friction coefficient and improve heat resistance and fire retardance of the rubber compounds.
One of the current challenges in the rubber industry, is that after a certain period of time, the products start showing signs of wear, causing inconvenient maintenance and down-time. Products such as timing belts and conveyor belts are good examples of products that are subject to wear over time.
With Arpocore™ as an additive for rubber compounds, the wear resistance will improve immediately whilst causing no abrasiveness, whereas with other additives only one of these aspects can be improved while simultaneously affecting the other.
All applications show that Arpocore™ attaches itself to the counter material, which makes it very hard for the rubber compound to wear out, resulting in an extension of the lifetime of the rubber compound; increasing end product quality and sustainability.
For the rubber compounding industry, Arpocore™ is applied to improve the integral properties of the end product mostly through increasing product wear resistance, control the friction coefficient and improve heat resistance and fire retardance of the rubber compounds.
One of the current challenges in the rubber industry, is that after a certain period of time, the products start showing signs of wear, causing inconvenient maintenance and down-time. Products such as timing belts and conveyor belts are good examples of products that are subject to wear over time.
Unique Characteristics
High increase of wear resistance
Low abrasiveness
Optimal friction control
Fire retardance
Low inflammability
Chemical inertness
Compatible with pigments and resins
Sound damping & vibration control
Lifetime extending
Spark-free
Halogen-free
Application possibilities
Besides the applications mentioned: Any other applications where e.g., wear resistance, low abrasiveness, friction control, heat resistance and fire retardance an important role.
Conveyor belts
Timing belts
Fan belts
Gaskets
Sealings
Bearings
How to collaborate/the path forward
The experienced team of AIP Arporcore™ is ready to be of service for each challenge presented in its broad area of expertise. Please contact us to learn more, and to find how we may be of optimal service to your challenge.
Amongst other possibilities, we can collaborate as follows:
- Collaborative research
- Independent research
- Concept development
- Process & factory development
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Frequently asked questions about Arpocore™
Arpocore™ as an additive for rubber compounds can be processed in factory.
Arpocore™ is compatible with color/pigments and resins. The product “adopts” the color that is used in the final product. This means that Arpocore™ is not visible in the final product.
Only a relatively small weight/amount of powder is required to cause a significant friction increase. Most of the time, quantities of 10-30 PHR are used.
The most additives make rubber compounds more abrasive, eroding the materials with which they come into contact. With Arpocore™, it is possible to influence the friction positively whilst simultaneously increasing the wear resistance. With Arpocore™, it is possible to influence the friction positively whilst simultaneously increasing the wear resistance. This way, the lifetime of the products will be extended and less repeating of production is necessary. This makes Arpocore™ a sustainable solution.
Arpocore™ is able to adhere itself to the counter material and besides that, Arpocore™ itself doesn’t wear out. This means, when being integrated in a product, Arpocore™ will increase the wear resistance and extend the lifetime of the product.