This area is for people interested in thermal products and processes related to rubber and elastomers. Click on the items below.
Case studies
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Consultants
Rapra Technology (UK) provides consultancy, technology and information services for the polymer industry and industries using plastics and rubber in any component, product or production process. Undertake materials identification and characterisation etc. using a range of chromatographic, spectroscopic and thermal techniques (DSC, TGA).
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Industry guides
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Organisations
BRMA (British Rubber Manufacturers' Association) is the trade association that represents almost all companies manufacturing new tyres in the UK, all producers of polyurethane foam in the UK and most UK manufacturers of general rubber goods.
FEMS (Federation of European Materials Societies) is a non-profit umbrella organisation serving 24 national materials societies in 22 countries, with over 25,000 members in Europe engaged in the production, utilisation, and development of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
MRS (Materials Research Society) is a not-for-profit organisation bringing together scientists, engineers and research managers from industry, government, academia and research laboratories to share findings in the research and development of new materials of technological importance.
Rapra Technology (UK) provides consultancy, technology and information services for the polymer industry and industries using plastics and rubber in any component, product or production process. Undertake materials identification and characterisation etc. using a range of chromatographic, spectroscopic and thermal techniques (DSC, TGA).
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Projects
Information about European Union-funded projects may be found at CORDIS (Community Research & Development Information Service). And you can try to find specific projects here.
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Temperature measurement
Infrared (non-contact) temperature measurement equipment and related resources (like training, calibration & industry application notes) can be found at the sites below:
FLIR Systems
IRCON
Land Instruments International
Mikron Infrared
Raytek
Wintronics
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Thermal property data
Firstly, try the evitherm data centre, where you might find the data you need and, if it's pay-for, more cheaply.
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Useful links
Reference materials
NPL provides reference materials for various thermophysical properties (thermal conductivity, diffusivity, emissivity etc.) and material types (metals, ceramics, insulation, etc.)
NIST provides reference materials for chemical composition, engineering and physical properties.
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