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Manufacturer worker putting vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic into an over to adhere to heat aging testing specified in ISO 188:2023.

ISO 188:2023—Rubber, Vulcanized Or Thermoplastic Heat Tests

April 4, 2023March 30, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Heat aging testing allows manufacturers to predict exactly how a rubber product or material— such as conveyer belts, shoe soles, erasers, rubber hoses, vibration dampers, and […]

Thermoplastic melting test adhering to ASTM D1238-23.

ASTM D1238-23: Melt Flow Rates Of Thermoplastics

March 27, 2023March 22, 2023Alexandra Schirn

We use products made from thermoplastics every day. Drinking bottles, food storage containers, sports equipment, toys, plastic grocery bags, and shampoo bottles are all made […]