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mould shrinkage
Rubber; Processes & equipment
Natural shrinkage which occurs in a moulded rubber product during cooling.
vulcanisation
Rubber; Processes & equipment
Forming 3D rubber structures through applying heat and vulcanizing agents. Forces long rubber chains to become crossed.
durometer
Rubber; Processes & equipment
Specialized instrument designed to test the hardness of rubber.
compression set
Rubber; Processes & equipment
Percentage deflection from original shape of a rubber item having been subjected to a constant compressive load, then released.
Mould cavity
Rubber; Processes & equipment
Central cavity in the mould into which heated rubber is injected.
