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Rubber Processing and Production Organization

The absence of a book dealing with rubber processing has been apparent for some time and it is surprising that a straightforward text has not been produced. However, this book goes far beyond the scope of a simple technical approach and deals with the full spectrum of activities which lead to succes...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Freakley, P.K.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1985, 1985
Edition:1st ed. 1985
Subjects:
Inorganic Chemistry
Applied Dynamical Systems
Polymers
Chemistry, Organic
Nonlinear Theories
Chemistry, Technical
Materials / Analysis
Characterization And Analytical Technique
Industrial Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Dynamics
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Rubber Product Manufacturing Systems
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. The Systems Concept
  • 1.3. The Selection and Operation of Tests for Unvulcanized Rubber
  • 1.4. The Prediction, Monitoring, and Control of Process Performance
  • 1.5. Production Organization
  • References
  • 2. Materials Behavior and Testing
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Flow Properties of Raw Elastomers and Rubber Mixes
  • 2.3. Measurement of Flow Properties
  • 2.4. Thermal and Heat-Transfer Properties
  • 2.5. Vulcanization Characteristics
  • References
  • 3. Principles of Mixing and Internal Mixers
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. The Mechanisms of Mixing
  • 3.3. Elements of Internal Mixer Design
  • 3.4. Practical Mixing Variables
  • 3.5. Flow Instabilities
  • 3.6. Laboratory Simulation of Full-Scale Mixing
  • References
  • 4. Screw Extrusion and Continuous Mixing
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Elements of Extruder Construction
  • 4.3. Hot-Feed Extruders
  • 4.4. Cold-Feed Extruders
  • 7.6. Quality Control
  • References
  • 8. Plant Layout and Operations Methods
  • 8.1. General Considerations
  • 8.2. Transport and Storage in Manufacture
  • 8.3. Handling Methods and Operations at Work Stations
  • 8.4. Planning and Allocating Space
  • 8.5. Layout Synthesis and Evaluation
  • 8.6. Installing and Commissioning a Layout
  • References
  • 9. Company Philosophy, Organization, and Strategy
  • 9.1. Philosophy
  • 9.2. Company Organization
  • 9.3. Market Research and Company Development
  • References
  • 10. The Economics of Manufacturing Operations
  • 10.1. The Flow of Cash Through a Company
  • 10.2. Cost Identification and Analysis Methods
  • 10.3. Standard Costs
  • 10.4. Business Plans and Budgets
  • 10.5. Budgetary Control
  • References
  • 11. Production Management
  • 11.1. Production Planning
  • 11.2. Purchasing and Inventory Control
  • 11.3. Implementing the Production Plan
  • References
  • 4.5. Design of Extruder Heads and Dies
  • 4.6. Determination and Control of Extruder Operating Characteristics
  • 4.7. Continuous Mixing
  • References
  • 5. Calendering and Milling
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. The Operating Characteristics of Two-Roll Mills
  • 5.3. Mill and Calender Roll Temperature Control
  • 5.4. Calender Configurations and Operations
  • 5.5. Roll Deflection and Methods of Correction
  • 5.6. Feeding, Sheet Cooling, and Batch-Off Equipment
  • 5.7. Determination and Control of Calender Operation Characteristics
  • References
  • 6. Heat Transfer and Vulcanization Methods
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Heat Transfer
  • 6.3. Prediction of State of Cure
  • 6.4. Molding
  • 6.5. Batch Vulcanization
  • 6.6. Continuous Vulcanization
  • References
  • 7. Process Control and Quality Control
  • 7.1. The Interaction of Process Control and Quality Control
  • 7.2. Specifications
  • 7.3. Process-Capability Studies
  • 7.4. Process Monitoring
  • 7.5. Process Control

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