From large vehicles to aquatic entertainment, rubber hoses are significant contributors to vibration absorption. Formed hoses are used in industries…
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Draft is a taper, or angled face, that is added to the design of injection molded parts to assist with removal of the parts from the molds. Draft is added in the pull direction of the mold or slide component.
Wall thickness is crucial in the design and development of injection molded parts. Each molding resin has different optimal ranges…
In the rubber and urethane industry, it is common to adhere an elastomer to a rigid component. Some examples include a rubber wheel bonded to a steel hub; a urethane bumper bonded to an aluminum plate; or a rubber seal bonded to a stainless steel washer.
Rubber and urethane provide greater deflection for applied forces than do rigid materials such as metals or ceramics. Most uses of rubber are based upon this characteristic. Urethane may be selected for the same attribute, in addition to its excellent impact strength and abrasion resistance.
When a load is applied to an elastomer, it “flows” in accordance with the force exerted on it, and also…
