Effect of Compounding and Mixing Variables on the Physical Properties of Elastomeric Tank Pad Formulation.

Abstract

Processing studies were conducted on styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and natural rubber (NR) compounds typical of those used in the fabrication of tank track pads. The effects of purposely-implemented alternations in formulating and mixing of the compounds were ascertained through visual examination of ingredient dispersion and physical/mechanical testing of vulcanized samples obtained for each variant/rubber combination. Results were analyzed in terms of the ultimate positive or negative impact upon quality and expected performance of the end items.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167728

Entities

People

  • Alan Teets
  • Gumersindo Rodriguez
  • Jacob Patt
  • Paul Gatza
  • Paul Touchet

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Analysis
  • Elastomers
  • End Items
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Natural Rubber
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Resistance
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test Methods
  • Wear Resistance

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.