Elastomer technology

The Nanocomposites Group at Warwick Manufacturing Group develops and characterises elastomeric materials and components, offering formulation, processing, and performance evaluation to improve durability, flexibility, and sustainability in rubber-based applications such as seals, gaskets and tyres.

Capabilities include:

Two-roll mill for rubber compounding
Automated compression moulding
Bale cutter
Moving die rheometer (MDR)
Dynamic rubber process analyser (RPA)
Large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS)
Abrasion & hardness testing

Contact:

Claire Gerard:c.gerard@warwick.ac.uk/ 07385 145064