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Article: Advantages in extrusion: thermoset vs. thermoplastic.(Tech Service)
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- Rubber World
- Article date:
- May 1, 2004
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In the complex world of the rubber industry, processors can choose from a wide variety of polymers, and deciding which material is most appropriate for a specific application can be overwhelming. To simplify the decision, elastomeric materials can be classified into one of two broad families--thermoset rubber and thermoplastic rubber. Each family has distinct processing and application advantages, as well as some disadvantages, or at least potential shortcomings.
When deciding which family of materials to use, keep the following factors in mind:
* End use application;
* required physical properties;
* raw material costs; and
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