The year 1945 saw the establishment of the All India Rubber Industries Alliance and it is believed to be the paramount of all industrial associations in the country. Machinery and auto tyres are the two subjects of great interest for the association. Their headquarters are situated in Mumbai with its main regional offices residing in […]
Read MoreDesirable for a variety of applications One of the main properties of natural rubber latex is its excellent stretch and recovery properties. Products made from natural rubber are stretchy and have excellent elongation, are resistant to wear and tear and recover well. This is why natural rubber tubing finds use in the orthodontic industry where […]
Read MoreNatural Rubber Natural Rubber is made from latex sap obtained by tapping rubber trees. It is an elastic material and highly stretchy too. Natural rubber can be vulcanised and converted into different types of rubber products. There are variois types of rubber trees in the South East Asia and Africa that produce latex from which […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the processes There are many kinds of rubber manufacturing processes out there but it is important that their particular benefits are understood before making the choice. Knowing the manufacturing processes can help you understand cost implications and tradeoffs. 4 common processes – extrusion, latex dipping, moulding, and calendering. Extrusion is a process when an […]
Read MoreThe Dependence of The World On Tires Look around you. Take a deep, hard and detailed look. Would it be an exaggeration to say that this world moves on tires? Everything, right from the stroller on which a lady is pushing her child to the biggest trucks in your city, requires tires for movement. It […]
Read MoreEstablishment of the association Considered as one of the premier institutions of India, it was established in the year 1945. Its main goal is to look after the interests of the Indian Rubber Industry, both machinery and auto tyres. The association has 1200 members and are from all over the country. Its central office is […]
Read MoreRubber and its kinds There are two basic kinds of rubber – Natural and Synthetic. Natural Rubber is obrained naturally from rubber trees and synthetic rubber is a man made product made from petroleum and related products. Processing Natural Rubber Processing natural rubber begins by collecting the latex fluid. This is done tapping the sap […]
Read MoreFor long lasting and durable floors The last time you walked into a playpen you must have noticed the large chequered colourful flooring. Well, that was rubber flooring. Usually rubber flooring is chosen where young children play and are susceptible to falls and the rubber flooring ensures they don’t get hurt. Its ability to safeguard […]
Read MoreKnow more about Rubber Looks like it was the Olmecs were the first ones to use Rubber as they made sport items with it. They initially boiled the latex and moulded it into balls. This is how they made basketballs and footballs. Countries in South East Asia is where natural rubber is found. Rubber is […]
Read MoreHome and healthcare Can you imagine a life without rubber? Just look around where ever you are.. The laptop you are looking at, the floor mat in your room, the chair you are sitting on, rubber finds its way into almost everything. It is such a versatile product that it has become a must-have in […]
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