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Adhesion and Bonding to Polyolefins
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£80.00
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Polyolefins have many and varied applications. Polyethylene is the most widely used plastic and olefinic elastomers, such as natural rubber and styrene-butadiene copolymers, predominate in many key components such as tyres.
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Adhesion to Fluoropolymers
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£85.00
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Fluorinated polymers have a number of very useful properties such as excellent chemical resistance. However, they are usually difficult to bond without a pretreatment. There are exceptions and untreated poly(vinylidene fluoride), for example, may be successfully bonded with an amine-cured epoxide.
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Advances in Automation for Plastics Injection Moulding
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£80.00
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Rapra Review Reports, Vol. 12, No. 1, Report 133, 2001
By J.M. Mallon IV, Yushin America Inc.
Automation serves one main purpose: to generate cost savings. Most moulding facilities have made upstream processes, such as resin material handling, automatic.
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Ageing of Rubber?Accelerated Heat Ageing Test Results
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£225.00
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This report is an output from the Weathering of Elastomers and Sealants project, which forms part of the UK government’s Department of Trade and Industry’s Degradation of Materials in Aggressive Environments Programme.
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Ageing of Rubber?Accelerated Weathering and Ozone Test Results
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£225.00
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This report is an output from the Weathering of Elastomers and Sealants project, which forms part of the UK government’s Department of Trade and Industry’s Degradation of Materials in Aggressive Environments Programme.
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Air Monitoring in the Rubber and Plastics Indrustries
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£70.00
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Rapra Publication
Health, safety and the environment are key driving factors in industry in the 21st Century.
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Biotechnology of Biopolymers From Synthesis to Patents, 2 Volumes
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£245.00
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These two volumes cover the entire range of biopolymers with the focus on the biotechnological systems and processes under development for a cost effective production, isolation and modification of biopolymers.
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Block Copolymers in Nanoscience
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£90.00
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This first book to take a detailed look at one of the key focal points where nanotechnology and polymers meet provides both an introductory view for beginners as well as in-depth knowledge for specialists in the various research areas involved. It investigates all types of application for block copolymers: as tools for fabricating other nanomaterials, as structural components in hybrid materials and nanocomposites, and as functional materials. The multidisciplinary approach covers all stages from chemical synthesis and characterization, presenting applications from physics and chemistry to biology and medicine, such as micro- and nanolithography, membranes, optical labeling, drug delivery, as well as sensory and analytical uses.
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Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2004
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£150.00
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RAPRA TECHNOLOGY
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Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2005
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£100.00
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This 7th international conference is dedicated to blowing agents and process technology for foamed plastics and rubber. These proceedings provide excellent coverage of the key topics of interest to the industry.
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Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2006
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£100.00
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This 8th international conference was dedicated to the critical role of blowing agents in foamed plastics and rubber. Foamed materials are being enhanced to replace dense solid polymers, reducing weight and costs. Chemical & environmental legislation is constantly changing and the foams industry is adapting to meet demands.
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Bonding Elastomers A Review of Adhesives and Processes
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£85.00
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This review has been written as a practical approach to bonding various kinds of elastomers to substrates such as steel and plastics, as used in the manufacture of diverse products such as rubber covered rolls, urethane fork lift wheels, rubber lining for chemical storage or solid rocket motors, engine bushes and mounts, seals for transmissions, electrical power connectors and military tank track pads.
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Characterisation of Polymers, Volume 1 (Hard-backed)
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£125.00
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This book is intended to be a complete compendium of the types of methodology that have evolved for the determination of the chemical composition of polymers.
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Chemistry and Technology of Polyols for Polyurethanes
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£135.00
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Polyurethanes have become one of the most dynamic groups of polymers and they find use in nearly every aspect of modern life, in applications such as furniture, bedding, seating and instrument panels for cars, shoe soles, thermoinsulation, carpet backings, packaging, and as coatings.
The main raw materials used for the production of polyurethanes are polyols, isocyanates and propylene oxide. The first of these is the subject of the latest Rapra Handbook: Chemistry and Technology of Polyols for Polyurethanes.
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Cure Monitoring for Composites and Adhesives
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£85.00
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Cure monitoring techniques are used to improve the efficiency of processing, for quality assurance and to study the curing process. Such cure studies can prevent wastage due to failure of resin to react, use of incorrect proportions of resin components, poor mixing of resin, or incorrect processing conditions. This review focuses on in-line cure monitoring as a key way of optimising production.
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Handbook of Condensation Thermoplastic Elastomers
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£175.00
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Provides a detailed description of condensation TPEs, reflecting the
increasing importance of these materials.
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Handbook of Polymer Reaction Engineering
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£245.00
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Dedicated to all aspects of the field from the monomer to the final
product, with a multidisciplinary approach and a practical point of
view.
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Handbook of Polymer Synthesis Second Edition
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£155.00
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An authoritative and in-depth review of the most important
preparative methods for the synthesis and chemical modification of
polymers, this second edition examines the advantages and limitations
of a variety of polymerization applications and procedures, as well
as new approaches and innovative strategies from the most prominent industry and academic laboratories.
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Handbook of Rheology Modifiers
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£206.00
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This handbook contains the most comprehensive collection of information on more than 7500 trade name and generic chemicals that function as rheology modifiers.
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Handbook of Rubber Bonding
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£100.00
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Many books and papers have been published on the topic of adhesion of materials in general, but it is 40 years since a publication has been devoted solely to the subject of bonding of rubbers to various substrates. The topics covered by this book have been selected to cover a wide range of interests, both in terms of products and applications.
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Hot Runners in Injection Moulds
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£125.00
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The aim of this book is to give an objective view of the topic based on personal experience. It introduces a logical division of hot runner systems, illustrates the design of nozzles, manifolds and other system components, discusses the principles of selection, building, installation and use, analyses the causes of faults and suggests ways of eliminating them, and presents examples of applications.
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Joining Plastics in Production
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£25.00
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Specially commissioned papers designed as an introduction for technologists, engineers, scientists, designers and managers.
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Liquid Moulding Technologies
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£120.00
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Liquid moulding technologies such as RTM and SRIM are increasingly used for manufacturing composites in a variety of industries. Most interest stems from the automotive industry in the continuing search for weight savings, manufacturing economies and vehicle refinement.
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Mixing of Vulcanisable Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers
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£85.00
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This report describes the current state of the art in mixing from a practical viewpoint.
Developments that have taken place in mixing equipment over the last eight or nine years have been significant, with almost all major machinery makers having made innovations of one type or another. Some developments have been as small as re-profiling rotors of relatively conventional design. Others have been the introduction of completely new rotor designs, both intermeshing and tangential.
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Molecular Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Biopolymers
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£175.00
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Reviews key research in this hot area including biomaterials
Examines polymeric interfacial properties and reviews medical and other practical applications
Edited by a leading authority with contributions from distinguished experts worldwide
One of the most exciting areas of polymer research is the study of interfacial phenomena and their practical applications. This major work reviews the key research in this important area and is used in such areas as biomaterials.
Part One looks at the thermodynamics
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Mould Sticking, Fouling and Cleaning
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£80.00
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This review first discusses mould release and then addresses mould fouling. Significant material and process variables are considered first and then practical guidance on the selection of release agents and surface treatments are addressed. This is followed by advice on mould cleaning and the assessment of mould sticking and mould fouling.
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Natural Ageing of Rubber Changes in Physical Properties Over 40 Years
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£225.00
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A unique collection of long term ageing data, available for the first time, from Rapra Technology.
This report is an output from the Weathering of Elastomers and Sealants project which forms part of the UK government’s Department of Trade and Industry’s Degradation of Materials in Aggressive Environments Programme.
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Novel Food Packaging Techniques
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£150.00
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Packaging continues to be one of the most important and innovative areas in food processing. Edited by a leading expert in the field, and with its distinguished international team of contributors, Novel food packaging techniques provides an authoritative and comprehensive review of the key trends.
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Pipe Extrusion in Central and Eastern Europe
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£171.00
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This report reviews the plastic pipe industry of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) from the point of view of both supply and demand. This report looks at the changes in the industry and at the opportunities for pipe converters operating in this region.
All the major resins used to produce plastic pipes, PVC, HDPE, and PP are included in this work.
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Polymer Bonding 2004
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£150.00
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RAPRA PUBLICATION
The conference aimed to widen the area of discussion from a purely rubber or purely plastic based topic to include those additional related bonding application areas. Papers discussing bonding within the polymer industries and from academic researchers will enable the reader to more fully understand the problems and their solutions for the bonding between polymers and a wide range of substrates.
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Polymer Processing Instabilities Understanding and Control
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£97.00
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Summarizes studies of gross melt fracture instability and the main differences with other melt flow instabilities in terms of manifestation, origins, and production consequences
Studies the rheological flows of polymer melts, including elasticity, plasticity and viscosity
Presents state-of-the-art experiments and models concerning classic extrusion instabilities such as sharkskin, stick-slip, and gross melt fracture
Discusses the violation of the classical no-slip boundary conditions in the case of polymer melt flow
Addresses critical flow conditions and the physical mechanism that drives the secondary flow in injection molding flows
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Polymer Processing with Supercritial Fluids
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£85.00
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The use of supercritical fluids (SCFs) in the polymer industry presents an opportunity to create unique products both now and in the future as demand and usage of the technology further develops. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current research.
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Polymer Processing with Supercritical Fluids
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£85.00
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The use of supercritical fluids (SCFs) in the polymer industry presents an opportunity to create unique products both now and in the future as demand and usage of the technology further develops. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current research.
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Practical Guide to Blow Moulding
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£50.00
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Blow moulding is a manufacturing process used to form hollow plastic parts. It evolved from the ancient art of glass blowing and it is used to particular advantage with plastic materials. Celluloid was used first to blow mould baby rattles and novelties in the 1930s, linear low-density polyethylene was used in the 1940s for high production bottles and these days polyethylene terephthalate is used to make anything from soda bottles, to highly sophisticated multilayered containers and automotive fuel tanks in the last decade.
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Practical Guide to Rotational Moulding
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£50.00
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Rapra Technology Limited, 2003
By R.J. Crawford and M.P. Kearns
Rotational moulding is a low pressure, high temperature manufacturing method for producing hollow one-piece plastic parts. The moulding process dates back hundreds of years to the Swiss use of the method to make hollow chocolate eggs. The technology involves aspects ranging from mould design to mould heating and cooling, and demoulding methods. Not all materials are suitable for the process - resin and additive selection are critical.
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Rubber Bonding 2006
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£80.00
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This fifth international conference started with a session on rubber to metal bonding with an overview by R Del Vecchio on comparisons between eight different types of rubber.
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Science and Practice of Rubber Mixing (The)
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£150.00
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Manufacturing rubber products requires the use of many additives. Therefore, mixing of the additives with the rubber is a very important step in the processing of rubber. There has been extensive research to try to understand the relationships between the formulation and the properties of the final product.
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Structural Analysis of Polymeric Composite Materials
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£109.00
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Discusses the mechanics of composite materials and structures,
combining classical theory and failure principles for prediction and
optimisation of performance
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Thermochromic Phenomena in Polymers
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£75.00
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This review focuses on the thermochromic phenomena in polymers. The content of the present review is structured according to the thermochromic material type. Chapter 1 will give an overview about polymers exhibiting thermochromic properties themselves.
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Unsaturated Polyester Resins for low Pressure Laminating of Glass Fibre Reinforced Laminates Test Methods
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£52.00
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Unsaturated polyester resins for low pressure laminating of glass fibre reinforced laminates. Test methods
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