Key Engineering Materials Vol. 501

Abstract: In order to improve the dispersion degree of carbon black and other additives, reduce consumption of energy and the temperature of discharging rubber compound, our research has been focused on preparation of rubber compound with different rubber particle size at filling coefficient of 0.6 and 0.7 in the mixer. The power consumption, the temperature of discharging rubber compound and the dispersion of carbon black were characterized in this study. The mechanical properties of the rubber compound have also been tested. The results indicate that reducing the particle size of rubber can reduce the consumption of energy and the temperature of discharging rubber compound and improve the mechanical properties, which is very important in rubber industry

Abstract: Response surface method was used to optimize the process parameters of bio-packaging materials, which is produced by twin-screw extruder, in order to get the best performance, increase production levels. In this article, we use the Design Expert software, Box-Behnken Design module, under the conduction that the mass fraction of starch, plant fiber, polyethylene were respectively 70%,10%,30%, and keep a plasticizer to 5%, We analysis and optimize the screw extrusion temperature, speed and filler content, The results showed that the optimum technology parameters for screw speed 101.81 r•min-1, extrusion temperature 118.24°Cand filler content is 5.0.

Abstract: Through the experimental comparison of free feeding technology, roller feeding technology and spiral engagement feeding technology, it can be seen that the spiral engagement feeding technology has significantly increased production capacity, improved extrusion stability, reduced the energy consumption and does not hold shaft, not leak rubber, etc; at the same time, industrial application research on spiral engagement cold feeding extruder was carried out, as well as expanding its application research on this extruder with short fiber compound and environmental protection plate compound which is composed by waste plastic, rubber compound and waste oil. It proves that the work principle of spiral engagement cold feeding technology is feasible, also demonstrates that this extruder has a broad prospect of application.

Abstract: Different content of aluminum powder was mixed into natural rubber. Aluminum powder was modified by different coupling agents via wet method, and the modified aluminum filler/NR composite was prepared. The mechanical properties, thermal conductivity and thermogravimetric analysis of the composites was investigated. The results showed that the best physical properties and thermal conductivity of composites were achieved with saline coupling agent Si-69, and Thermo decomposing temperature of 3%TM-38S matching composites improved evidently. SEM test indicated that boundary surface of aluminium fillers and rubber was obviously improved when aluminum powder was modified by coupling agent, which would result in preferable mechanical property. The result of Thermogravimetric analysis showed that after aluminum powder filler was modified by three coupling agents, thermo decomposing temperature and hot lost weight of composites rose obviously. With the increase of Al powder content the thermal conductivity improved greatly, Thermal conductivity of Al/NR composites lay between 0.25 and 0.47 W·m^-1·K^-1.

Abstract: This study was aimed at understanding how the process conditions affected the dimensional stability of glass fiber reinforced PP by microcellular injection molding. A design of experiments (DOE) was performed and plane test specimens were produced for the shrinkage and warpage analysis. Injection molding trials were performed by systematically adjusting six process parameters (i.e., Injection speed, Injection pressure, Shot temperature, SCF level, Mold temperature, and Cooling time). By analyzing the statistically significant main and two-factor interaction effects, the results showed that the supercritical fluid (SCF) level and the injection speed affected the shrinkage and warpage of microcellular injection molded parts the most.

Abstract: This paper studies the physical prototype performance of electrical screw tire vulcanizing machine and the radial tire produced by industrial prototype, which proves the working principle of electrical screw tire vulcanizing machine is feasible and can be applied to manufacture. At the same time, it has the advantages such as simple structure, convenient manufacture, reliable work, convenient operation and high precision in producing radial tires. Therefore, this technology has a broad application future, and should be popularized during improvement.

Abstract: In this paper, based on the structural features of twin tripod sliding universal joint, by using the CAD software Pro/E technology, the author first established the three-dimensional solid model of the twin tripod sliding universal joint, then compared the kinematics analysis under the following two circumstances ,that is, with or without a clearance of kinematic pairs and obtained the kinematical regularities of various components of the twin tripod sliding universal joint, which can provide a theoretical basis for the further research of the impact of the clearance on the tripod universal joint.

Abstract: In this paper, the research of regeneration of waste EPDM has been done on the basis of a lot of reading of literature and collecting of information. It has neither the pollution of gas emission during the recycling of rubber in dynamic desulfurization tank under high temperature and pressure, nor the high energy consuming during the recycling of rubber using regenerant under normal temperature and pressure. Eventually, the regeneration of waste EPDM under low-temperature became a reality.

Abstract: In order to improve the surface property of the steel tire mold, carbon steels were processed by electroless Ni-P and Ni-P-PTFE under contrast experiment. The coatings were characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS). The wear resistance and corrosion resistance of the coatings were explored by tribometer, salt spray cabinet and advanced electrochemical system. The experimental results showed that the Ni-P coating was amorphous structure, and the Ni-P-PTFE coating was micro-pore structure; The wear resistance of Ni-P-PTFE coating was superior to Ni-P coating; In view of the micro-pore structure, the corrosion resistance of Ni-P-PTFE coating was worse than Ni-P coating, but they were all superior to carbon steels, and the service life of the steel tire mold were improved.

Abstract: The characteristic of injection compression molding technology and the application of the technology in mould for the plastic optical lens were introduced. The structure and the work principle of the mould for optical lens were designed and described, The stress problem in the injection process was resolved, the deformation problem and dimensional accuracy of product were improved.