| Preface |
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| 1 TSE and TPE Materials, Compounds, Processes, and Products |
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1.2 Troubleshooting Difficulties |
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1.3 Aids to Troubleshooting |
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1.4 Materials, Process, and Design Factors |
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| 2 TSE Materials and Compounds |
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2.2.1 Compounds and Compounders |
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2.2.2 High-Viscosity Elastomers and Compounds |
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2.3.2 CSM (Chloro-Sulfonyl-Polyethylene) |
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2.3.3 IIR (Isobutene-Isoprene) |
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2.3.4 EPDM (Terpolymer of Ethylene, Propylene, and a Diene) |
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2.3.5 SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber) |
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2.3.6 FKM (Fluoro Rubber of the Polymethylene Type) |
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2.3.7 Polyisoprene (NR and IR) |
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2.6.1 NBR (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber) |
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2.6.2 HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber) |
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2.6.3 CM (Chloro-Polyethylene) |
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2.6.4 CSM (Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene) |
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2.6.5 AEM (Ethylene Acrylic) |
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2.10 Crosslinking System Effects |
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2.14 Plasticizers and Oils |
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2.15.1 Discoloration and Staining |
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2.21 Low-Viscosity Elastomers |
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2.22 Silicone Rubber Viscosity |
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2.22.1 LSR Molding Factors |
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| 3 TSE Processes and Equipment |
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3.1.2 Substrate Surface Treatments |
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3.2 Effect of Ingredients |
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3.2.1 Substrate Considerations |
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3.9.1 Extrusion of Specific Types of Rubber |
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3.9.1.1 Elastomeric Alloy (EA) |
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3.9.2.4 Extrudate Appearance |
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3.12 Multicut Transfermix |
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3.14 Continuous Extrusion |
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3.15.2 Cavity-Transfer Mixer (CTM) |
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3.15.3 Pin-Barrel Extruder |
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3.15.4 Roller-Head Extruder |
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3.19.1.1 Compression Molding |
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3.19.2.1 Four-Post Presses |
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3.20 Potential Mold Damage |
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3.21 Thermal Considerations |
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3.28 Injection-Compression |
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3.29.3 Dimensional Factors |
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3.29.6 Cold Transfer Molding |
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3.29.8 Injection Transfer |
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3.29.9 Transfer Mold Design |
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3.30.1 Injection-Molding Problems |
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3.30.2 Injection-Molding Machines |
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3.31.6.1 Core Pins and Bushings |
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3.38 Fouling and Cleaning |
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3.38.1 Mold Fouling Factors |
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3.38.2 Mold Cleaning Methods |
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3.39.1 Calendering Equipment |
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3.39.3 Calendering Factors |
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| 4 TSE Products |
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4.1 Product Considerations |
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4.9 Cow-Related Applications |
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4.10 Regenerative Brake Systems |
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4.11 Rubber-Covered Horseshoes |
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4.14 Rubber Band Ligation |
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4.18 Stress Concentration |
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4.20 Finite Element Analysis |
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4.25 Inflatable Traffic Hump |
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4.27.1 Tire Manufacturing Systems |
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4.27.2 Modular Integrated Robotized System |
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4.27.3 Bridgestone Innovative and Rational Development |
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4.27.4 Modular Tire Manufacturing |
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4.27.5 Advanced Tire Operation Module |
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4.27.6 Automated Production Unit System |
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4.27.7 Integrated Manufacturing Precision Assembled Cellular Technology |
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4.27.10 Venting Tire Molds |
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4.27.12 Semi-pneumatic Tires |
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4.27.13 Tire Aging and Safety |
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4.28.1 General Design Considerations |
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4.32.1 Automobile Sunroof Seals |
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4.32.7 Aircraft Runway Seals |
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4.34 Windshield Wiper Blades |
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4.38 Mountings, Bearings, and Bushings |
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4.39.1 Self-Sealing Fuel Cells |
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4.39.8 Power-Steering Hose |
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4.39.14 Hose Identification Technology |
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4.42 Rubber-Covered Rolls |
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4.43 Wire and Cable Coating |
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4.50.5 Design, Products, and Applications |
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| 5 TPE Materials and Compounds |
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5.2.1 TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizate) |
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5.2.2 SBC (Styrenic Block Copolymer) |
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5.2.3 SEBS (Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene) |
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5.2.4 TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) |
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5.2.5 TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefins) |
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| 6 TPE Processes and Equipment |
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6.1.1 Injection Molding Machines |
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6.1.1.1 Specialized Machines and Techniques |
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6.1.6 Injection Pressure and Mold Packing |
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6.1.9 Mold Temperature and Cooling Time |
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6.1.13.2 Mold Surface Treatments |
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6.1.13.3 Mold Maintenance |
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6.3.1 Extrusion Equipment |
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6.3.2 General Design Guidelines for Extrusion |
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| Appendix I Abbreviations |
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| Appendix II Definitions |
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