Rubber Testing: Selecting, Performing, and Interpreting ASTM Rubber Test Methods

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About the Course

This course gives you a comprehensive overview of the most commonly used ASTM rubber test methods.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Describe the nature of each test method
• Discuss why each method is performed
• Interpret test results
• Discuss how test results can be used to improve rubber fabrication

Who Should Attend

• Rubber technologists
• Rubber chemists
• Compounders
• Process engineers
• Laboratory supervisors, managers, and technicians
• Quality assurance managers and engineers
• Shop foremen
• Technical sales personnel
• Rubber producers and users
• Anyone needing an understanding of ASTM rubber test methods

Course Description

Registration 8:00 AM on the first day of class.
Class 8:30-4:30 PM EDT with breaks built in.

TWO-DAY COURSE OUTLINE

Day One

• Introduction
• Tolerance Stack-up
• Testing Bias
• Rubber Compounds
• The Rubber Testing Laboratory
• General Test Methods
• Rotorless Shear Rheometry (RPA)
• Physical Test Methods to Characterize Vulcanizates
• D2000 Tests

Day Two

• Natural Rubber Testing
• Synthetic Rubber Testing
• Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
• Polybutadiene
• EPDM
• NBR and HNBR
• Butyl Rubber
• Polychloroprene
• Polyisoprene
• Carbon Black
• Silica
• Organosilane Coupling Agents
• Mineral Fillers
• Synthetic Ester Plasticizers
• Vulcanization
• Antidegradants
• Recycled Rubber
• Industry Reference Materials
• ASTM Statistical Precision

About ASTM Manual 39

This ASTM publication is a practical guide that explains the important chemical and physical properties to be used in making judgments on the quality of raw materials or compounding ingredients, and their usability in the production plant. It provides a basic description of the test methods and characterizes each group of raw materials. But more importantly, it compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of selecting various test methods.

Chapters Cover:

• ASTM D11 and D24 Standards; Importance of Quality
• General Test Methods
• Testing Natural Rubber
• Testing Synthetic Rubber
• Testing Carbon Black
• Testing Silica and Organosilanes
• Testing Mineral Fillers for Use in Rubber
• Oils, Plasticizers and Other Rubber Chemicals
• Testing Recycled Rubber
• Standard Test Methods—Insuring High Quality Output
• Comparison of Test Repeatability and Reproducibility for Rubber Test Methods

Learn More About the Manual

• Basic Rubber Testing: Selecting Methods for a Rubber Test Program

Referenced Documents

D2000 Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications

Fee Includes

• Referenced documents
• ASTM Manual 39 Basic Rubber Testing: Selecting Methods for a Rubber Test Program
• Certificate of Completion with 1.4 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
  • Learners must attend a minimum of 80% of the class and a series of question/answer activities with the instructor.

  This course also includes access to a free ASTM course:

  • ASTM 101: An Introduction to ASTM Standard Development and Utilization

About the Instructors

Peter C. Surette Sr.: Since 1969, Mr. Surette has held various positions in the rubber industry involving disciplines such as compound design, process evaluations, process and product enhancements, laboratory design, compound specification development, procedural and MSDS writings, technical training as well as sales and technical service. He has been a member of ASTM International since 1986, receiving the Society's Distinguished Service Award in December 1998. Since 1996 he has represented the United States as a member, and then as a voting delegate to the ISO Technical Advisory Group 45 on Rubber. Currently, he owns his own consulting business named Focused Solutions. Mr. Surette received his B.S. degree from University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 1969 and his MBA from Plymouth State College in 1993.

John S. Dick, a senior rubber scientist with Alpha Technologies, has over thirty years of experience in the rubber industry. Mr. Dick has authored over 50 journal and magazine publications and four books on polymer technology. He received the Monsanto Master Technical Service Award in 1994, the ACS Rubber Division Best Paper Award in 1995 and a University of Akron Appreciation Award in 1998 for Teaching Polymer Compounding Courses in their Continuing Education Program. He is a Fellow of ASTM International receiving the Award of Merit in 1990. In addition, he has represented the United States as a delegate to the ISO for the last 20 years. He was appointed in 1992 to be Leader of the U.S. Delegation to ISO TC-45 on Rubber. Mr. Dick teaches rubber technology courses at both University of Akron and University of Wisconsin continuing education departments. He received his B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1970 and an M.A. from the University of Akron in 1979.

About Sponsoring Committees

Established in 1898, ASTM is one of the world's largest voluntary standards development organizations. ASTM standards have grown to be among the most widely used and accepted global documents. The 82-volume Annual Book of ASTM Standards contains 13,000 standards written by 34,000 members on 140 technical committees. These standards are widely used throughout the world as the basis of purchasing and other contracts, codes, laws and regulations. ASTM Committees D11 on Rubber and D24 on Carbon Black developed the standards referenced in this course.

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How Learning Will Be Assessed

Learning will be assessed through a series of question and answer sessions.

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Cancellation Policy

Note: Because of the potential for course changes or cancellations, it is not advisable to make non-refundable accommodation reservations, since ASTM cannot be responsible for any loss incurred.

If you need to cancel your attendance in this class, phone or email notification to me is required five (5) business days prior to the first day of the seminar. You may receive a full refund, minus a $100 administrative fee, up to and including the 5th business day before the seminar. You may transfer your registration to another session (within the same calendar year), or designate an alternate attendee free of charge up to five (5) days prior to the first day of class. If you find that you cannot attend, and it is less than five (5) business days before the start of the seminar, you may send a replacement, with phone notice to me. If you are unable to send a replacement, you forfeit 50% of your registration fee.