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- FRI, SEP 18
Monday, Sep 14, 2020 |
Monday, Sep 14, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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SPEAKER(S): Jeff Schuster , President, Americas Operation and Global Vehicle Forecasting , LMC Automotive |
2020091410:0011:00 000 | MON, SEP 14 | ||||
Friday, Sep 11, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 11, 2020
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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In this paper, we propose an economical method to use rules-based and machine learning image classification techniques to automatically classify tires with visual imperfections. Using images provided by the existing tire geometry systems, tire manufacturers can prevent tires with visual imperfections from being sent to the customer.
Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, from social media to self-driving vehicles. Visual identification tasks that were once the sole domains of human inspectors are increasingly achievable by intelligent computer vision systems. These vision systems, propelled by the availability of enormous training data sets and advances in deep learning algorithms, can attain accuracy rates as high as its human counterparts Rule-based software algorithms can provide good results for identifying many imperfections, but these have an accuracy rate only high enough to be used to assist the human classifier. By adding a simple step to capture the classifier's labeled tire geometry images as they perform their normal inspection workflow, a large dataset can be created for training a deep learning algorithm to detect and label imperfections on new images. Given enough data, deep convolutional neural networks have been shown to perform extremely well on object detection tasks in images. Such a model could provide higher-quality assistance to a human classifier, or even replace the most mundane aspects of their work, freeing them up to process many more tires. SPEAKER(S): Troy Anenson , President , CTI |
2020091115:0015:30 000 | FRI, SEP 11 | ||||
Friday, Sep 11, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 11, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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Improved process precision, Increased throughput, and removing employees from hazardous or boring repetitive work are long cited benefits of automation. In this paper we will share advances in Robotics, vision acuity, dispense control and safety systems as they apply to tire manufacturers.
Robotic Automation in the Tire Industry
SPEAKER(S): Peter Shepler , Account Manager , Pioneer Industrial Systems |
2020091115:3016:00 000 | FRI, SEP 11 | ||||
Friday, Sep 18, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 18, 2020
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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It is impossible to overstate the impact of recent events on the Petrochemical Value Chain that includes Synthetic Rubber. Different segments of the chain have experienced very different supply/demand and cost impacts. Much of this has been driven by trends at both ends of the chain: base energy and mobility. In this paper we will briefly consider what has happened to put it into perspective. However, the more important considerations are what is likely to happen next. Market balances and cost positions will not magically return to pre-COVID conditions instantly. We will examine the key market drivers that tire manufacturers will face from this value chain that will eventually result in reaching equilibrium. We will also present our view of what that equilibrium will look like.
Historic Turmoil: Trends in the Petrochemical and Synthetic Rubber Markets
SPEAKER(S): William Hyde , Executive Director, Olefins and Elastomers , IHS Markit |
2020091815:0015:30 000 | FRI, SEP 18 | ||||
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2020 |
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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The world around us is changing and it’s evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. Unprecedented advancements in technology, regulations and society, coupled by the impact of a global pandemic, are transforming the way citizens around the world work, move and interact. Join Brian Goldstine, president of mobility solutions and fleet management at Bridgestone Americas, as he dissects what these trends mean for the future of the tire industry as consumers, fleets and OEMs challenge tire manufacturers and servicing dealers to deliver integrated tire solutions that improve safety, efficiency, sustainability and profitability.
The Global Revolution in Mobility
SPEAKER(S): Brian Goldstine , President, Mobility Solutions and Fleet Management , Bridgestone Americas |
2020090810:0011:00 000 | TUE, SEP 8 | ||||
Friday, Sep 11, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 11, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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2020091110:0011:00 000 | FRI, SEP 11 | |||||
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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SPEAKER(S): Lakisha Miller-Barclay , Executive Director & CEO , Rubber Division, ACS Cara Adams , Director of Race Tire Engineering and Production, Chief Engineer , Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Stephanie Beaulac , Vice President, HR , Yokohama Tire Andrea Berryman , Director - Product Management , Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Catherine Loss , Head of Retread Worldwide Commercial Vehicle Tires , Continental |
2020091615:0016:00 000 | WED, SEP 16 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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The need for Chimneys in tire Treads is undisputed. The Chimney, a rubber mixture filled with carbon black, is supposed to ensure the electrical conductivity between the tire and the road surface. It is es-sential that the Chimney penetrates the Tread surface at the correct position. The Chimneys guarantee the required conductivity for tires whose Cap components are mostly filled with silica. Further efforts in the area of compound development have been initiated in order to meet the increasing demands of au-tomobile manufacturers, to the detriment of conductivity. Due to the manufacturing process and the colour conditions, detection during the extrusion is difficult.
C-Check – Inline-Qualification of the Chimney in the Continuous Extrusion of Treads
Systems that use the Chimney detection function enable a quick and reliable statement about the Chimney quality. In this method the profile surface is ionized in order to show the position of the Chimney or Chimneys via a resistance measurement. This procedure shows online the quality of the Chimney position and enables the operator to evaluate and change the profile if needed during the extrusion process in order to initiate corrections. The ability to see the Chimney and any possible manufacturing flaws allows the tire manufacture to reduce scrap and increase uptime significantly. SPEAKER(S): Mathias Zabel, Ph. D. , Product Manager for Tire and Rubber Products , KraussMaffei Extrusion |
2020091010:3011:00 000 | THU, SEP 10 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
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This presentation will examine balanced coil metal detectors, what influences them and how to improve the reliability and repeatability. Live Q&A to follow after the presentation. SPEAKER(S): Ray Spurgeon , Product Manager - Metal Detection , ERIEZ |
2020090912:0012:30 000 | WED, SEP 9 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
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This presentation will discuss how HF Group is managing the Covid-19 crisis, so that their customers are minimally affected. Short product overviews will be presented specifically related to optimizing the return-on- investment through cost reduction and will be followed by a lively Q&A
Ask the Expert: HF Group - Are you ready for “sustainable” tire production?
SPEAKER(S): Ian Wilson , Vice President Sales & Marketing / Member of the Board of Management , Harburg Freudenberger (HF Group) Kevin Rolfe , Vice President Sales Curing Presses , Harburg Freudenberger (HF Group) |
2020091012:0012:30 000 | THU, SEP 10 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
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Sealing elements are used in technical applications to prevent mass transfer between two components or coupled volumes. The sealing elements undergo continuous changes in operating and environmental conditions. They are subject to natural, thermo-oxidative or mechanical aging processes. Consequently, there might be a requirement to substitute the seals after a certain time. In other words: Living time is a problem. Exchange in time is mandatory to avoid a leakage damage at reasonable costs. Early exchange means shorter periods and higher expenses. Simultaneous DMA and DEA is monitoring the damage status of the sealing element. This presentation on a new coupling technique will be followed by a lively Q&A
Ask the Expert: NETZSCH : A new coupling technique: DiPLEXOR - the simultaneous Dynamic Mechanical and Dielectric Analyzer – for monitoring the damage development of static sealing elements
SPEAKER(S): Horst Deckmann , Business Field Manager Rubber & Tire , NETZSCH Analyzing and Testing |
2020091612:0012:30 000 | WED, SEP 16 | ||||
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2020 |
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
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Steelastic is introducing a revolutionary inspection system that analyzes both sides of the full circumference of bead apex assemblies. This results in a full 360° inspection of 12 critical integrity tests. Now tire manufacturers can be fully confident in the quality of beads being used at their tire building equipment. Live Q&A to follow after the presentation. SPEAKER(S): Bob Irwin , Business Development Manager , Steelastic |
2020090812:0012:30 000 | TUE, SEP 8 | ||||
Friday, Sep 11, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 11, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
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L&T Rubber Processing Machinery, one of the leading machinery solution provider for the Tire industry, discusses its New Generation Hydraulic Presses. LTRPM’s new product series provides a comprehensive solution focusing on quick installation, less maintenance, short repair time & completely digital (industry 4.0) solution. LTRPM’s New Gen series is designed to deliver an optimal cost of ownership
Ask the Expert: L&T Rubber Processing Machinery
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2020091112:0012:30 000 | FRI, SEP 11 | ||||
Monday, Sep 14, 2020 |
Monday, Sep 14, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
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SPEAKER(S): Andrew Braham , Business Development Manager , Matthews Marking Systems |
2020091412:0012:30 000 | MON, SEP 14 | ||||
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 |
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
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Sustainable solutions for new challenges arising from high-end tire production will be presented both conceptually and as successful solutions.
Ask the Expert: Lanxess
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2020091512:0012:30 000 | TUE, SEP 15 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
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Bringing all the necessary components together to assemble green tires, and getting those green tires to the right curing press at the right time, can be challenging with manual processes. In this Ask the Expert session, Don Heelis, Cimcorp’s Sales Manager for Tire Automation Solutions, will demonstrate key ways to automate semi-materials through to the curing area of a tire manufacturing plant. Live Q&A to follow after the presentation. SPEAKER(S): Don Heelis , Sales Manager, Tire & AGV Systems , Cimcorp Automation Ltd. |
2020091712:0012:30 000 | THU, SEP 17 | ||||
Friday, Sep 18, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 18, 2020
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EST
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SPEAKER(S): Bruce Addison , Sr. Account Executive , GBS John Lane , Senior Account Executive , GBS |
2020091812:0012:30 000 | FRI, SEP 18 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM EST
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The Journey to Automation (J2A) Awards recognize leading players in the field of automation and digital transformation of the tire industry. Winners will be announced live. Awards will be presented in the following categories: ‘Tire Manufacture - Producers’, ‘Tire Manufacture - Suppliers’, ‘Tire Technology’, ‘Tire Supply-Chain’, ‘Tire Sustainability’ and ‘Specialist Engineering SMEs’. The J2A Awards are organized by European Rubber Journal, sister publication of Rubber & Plastics News. Learn more
Journey to Automation (J2A) Awards
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2020091609:0009:15 000 | WED, SEP 16 | ||||
Friday, Sep 18, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 18, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM EST
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This presentation will provide a synopsis of the current state of the automotive industry before moving on to CAR’s latest forecasts of vehicle sales and production for the United States and North America. Topics will include the latest vehicle sales and investment trends, as well as the latest outlook for electrified and automated vehicles.
Plenary Session: The Automotive Industry in a Time of Pandemic – What Comes Next?
SPEAKER(S): Bernard Swiecki , Director, Automotive Communities Partnership , Center for Automotive Research |
2020091815:3016:15 000 | FRI, SEP 18 | ||||
Friday, Sep 18, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 18, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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Introduction to critical Tire Curing concepts and an approach to increase tire profits thru Cure Efficiency. The paper includes a discussion the tire Blow Point which is the key concept both for cure safety and cure reduction. Factors important to measure in order to reduce cure time safety margins are presented.
Cure Profit Engine
SPEAKER(S): Leighton Spadone, Ph. D. , President , DAAS Inc. |
2020091810:3011:00 000 | FRI, SEP 18 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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Due the planned obsolesce of the ASTM E1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, ASTM F09 Committee on Tires performed a study under the direction of a task group to determine the changes required to the snow traction test standard, ASTM F1805. This study resulted in updates to the test surface specifications, the calculation of test results, and recommendations to regulatory bodies regarding the certification of tires to receive the alpine symbol marking for use in severe snow conditions based on the test results from ASTM F1805 and UN R117.
ASTM Standard Reference Test Tires
SPEAKER(S): David Howland , GM Technical Fellow and Global Lead for Tire Testing and Analytical Methods , General Motors North America |
2020090915:0015:30 000 | WED, SEP 9 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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Over the past decade, Goodyear has been investigating the viability of soybean oil (SBO) in automobile tires to replace petroleum-based distillate aromatic extract (DAE) and medium extracted solvate (MES) oils. Our team of researchers discovered that the unique properties of SBO compared to petroleum-based oils can be leveraged to provide benefits in tire applications. These findings initially led to the development of an SBO-extended solution styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR) for tire applications, and additional developments employing SBO in both polymer and compound technologies remain ongoing. Goodyear has successfully employed SBO to break traditional tire performance tradeoffs, increasing overall tire performance while also realizing significant processing benefits. Since 2017, Goodyear has launched four new consumer tire products containing soybean oil, including the Assurance WeatherReady. The benefits achieved with SBO, combined with Goodyear’s commitment to the use of sustainable materials in its products, has inspired Goodyear to declare a long-term goal of fully replacing petroleum-derived oils by 2040. SPEAKER(S): Robert Woloszynek, Ph. D. , Chief Engineer, Polymer Science and Technology , The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
2020091610:0010:30 000 | WED, SEP 16 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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As the automotive industry continues to move towards electrification, electric vehicle manufacturers are challenging tire makers to design their tires specifically for the distinct performance requirements. Low rolling resistance, reduced noise, better tread performance, and modified load distribution are all characteristics that tire engineers and material scientists are working on to improve overall performance. In this presentation, we will discuss tire design trends from an internal proprietary database of tires purchased from the market in 2019 and 2020. The study will focus on tire construction features, rolling resistance, foot prints, tread and sidewall compound changes as well as other variables to provide a picture on market developments over the past few years.
SPEAKER(S): Christine Domer , General Manager, Akron Labs & Tire Service , Smithers |
2020091610:3011:00 000 | WED, SEP 16 | ||||
Friday, Sep 18, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 18, 2020
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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A recovery phase from the corona virus-induced recession is imminent for 2021 in the US economy. But how will the timing and magnitude of this particular recovery affect us? Rates of growth will vary by region and also by sector of the economy. What is the data indicating about the industrial sector? How severe was the recession in the industrial sector? Are there segments of the industrial sector that will recover more rapidly than others? What have we learned about the risks to this sector and how to manage these risks? I will examine these questions using as much recent data and input from the audience as possible in an effort to develop and present an informed outlook for the coming year. SPEAKER(S): Bill Wood , Founder & President , Mountaintop Economics and Research |
2020091810:0010:30 000 | FRI, SEP 18 | ||||
Friday, Sep 11, 2020 |
Friday, Sep 11, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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Precipitated silica increases tire wet traction while decreasing rolling resistance when used as a direct replacement for carbon black in the tread. In the lab, performance is predicted from the temperature-dependence of the tangent delta curve: 0oC for wet traction and 60oC for rolling resistance. Lab abrasion is not sufficiently accurate to be a predictor of in-service tread life. For abrasion resistance, silica needs to be dispersed to a similar extent as is carbon black during compound mixing, but also needs to chemically react with the bifunctional organosilane, called hydrophobation. Coupling of the treated-silica to the elastomer backbone needs to occur during curing. SPEAKER(S): Walter Waddell , Sr. Technology Consultant , Oriental Silicas Corporation |
2020091110:0011:00 000 | FRI, SEP 11 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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Bringing all the necessary components together to assemble green tires, and getting those green tires to the right curing press at the right time, can be challenging with manual processes. Don Heelis, Cimcorp’s Sales Manager for Tire Automation Solutions, will discuss the difficulties that manual operations face and demonstrate key ways to automate semi-materials through to the curing area of a tire manufacturing plant. The seminar will provide an in-depth look at the various types of automation available in the industry, and how a combination of software and hardware working together can provide unequivocal efficiencies and cost reductions for tire manufactures. SPEAKER(S): Don Heelis , Sales Manager, Tire & AGV Systems , Cimcorp Automation Ltd. |
2020091015:0015:30 000 | THU, SEP 10 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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The development of autonomous vehicle technology is evolving quickly with some specialty applications already on the road today. From durability and performance to the use of sensors to collect key data points, the tire will have an important role to play in the autonomous system going forward. Based on Smithers’ newest market study, The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Tires to 2029, the presentation will cover market dynamics that are affecting the gradual introduction of autonomous vehicle technology around the world. The discussion will explore various sensor technologies and how tire designs must adjust to account for new handling and durability requirements.
The Tire’s Role in Autonomous Vehicle Development through the Next Decade
SPEAKER(S): Bruce Lambillotte , Vice President, Technical Consulting , Smithers |
2020091715:0015:30 000 | THU, SEP 17 | ||||
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 |
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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The main cause of tire failure is the wearing away of tire tread as a result of friction from moving contact with road surfaces. Having tire treads that are worn away or beginning to wear away is a dangerous problem for all motorists. I propose to infuse high-strength magnetic particles onto the tread surfaces of tires to reduce micro tears and fibrillation leading to tread wear, while at the same time increasing the heat transfer and durability of the rubber. However, simply adding magnetic elements to the master batch of the various components that make a tire does not work. Such a method of magnetic element incorporation is inefficient, expensive and does not allow for the localization of the magnetic elements close to the surface of the tire tread. Therefore, I propose an electro-magnetized tire mold that holds magnetic particles and then applies these particles to the surfaces of the tire during the molding process. The addition of magnetic particles is accomplished by the following process steps: 1) The magnetic particles held by the electro-magnetized mold are brought into contact with the surface of the tread surface being molded; 2) The magnetism of the magnetized mold is eliminated, and; 3) It is withdrawn from contact with the surface of the tread, thereby leaving behind the magnetic particles on the tacky surface of the tread being molded at elevated temperature. The magnetic particles can be nickel or iron powders, their combinations, organic or mineral-based inorganic or carbonized particles rendered magnetic by nickel or iron coating. SPEAKER(S): Erol Sancaktar, Ph. D. , Professor , Polymer Engineering Department, University of Akron |
2020091515:0015:30 000 | TUE, SEP 15 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST
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SPEAKER(S): Mike Hovey , Global Sales Manager, Tire , Bartell Machinery |
2020090913:0013:30 000 | WED, SEP 9 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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Isobutylene-Isoprene copolymers (or halobutyl polymers) have been the workhorse of the radial tire innerliner industry for over seven decades. The high packing density of the butyl molecular chains is responsible for its ultra-low permeability as compared to other elastomers; the halogen substitution facilitates bonding to the inside of the carcass layer facilitating the manufacture of tubeless radial tires. From a performance standpoint, it is always desirable to lower the permeability of innerliner materials. isobutylene-co-para-methylstyrene (BIMSM) elastomers, also known as ExxproTM specialty elastomers, possess lower permeability than regular halobutyl polymers and would be an ideal candidate for tire innerliner applications. The permeability reduction is dependent on the para-methylstyrene (pMS) content; and in order to see a substantial reduction, higher amounts of pMS was required. In this report, we will discuss the factory processing characteristics and tire performance of a new ExxproTM specialty elastomer grade (ExxproTM 3563) possessing high levels of pMS, tailored towards innerliner applications. It was found that ExxproTM 3563 had lower permeability, better filler dispersion, higher green strength, better heat resistance and better dimensional stability than halobutyl based innerliners. Tires manufactured with ExxproTM 3563 innerliners had lower inflation pressure loss rates (IPLR) than those based on halobutyl innerliners. It is believed that this advantage in air retention will result in better overall tire performance. SPEAKER(S): Sujith Nair, Ph. D. , Applications Engineer , ExxonMobil |
2020091715:3016:00 000 | THU, SEP 17 | ||||
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 |
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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The goal of this talk is to outline the benefits of utilizing automation and AI to improve material development in both R&D and production.
Automation, Digitalization and AI for Material Development
As systems become more connected and Industry 4.0 becomes prevalent in all aspects of manufacturing it is important to begin to look at how these new technologies can be implemented in R&D/production labs. Throughout this talk we will begin by first introducing automation, Industry 4.0, AI and what all these terms meet. Following this review, the next part of the presentation will show how all these aspects are being implemented today and what is currently being worked on across the industry. By the end of this talk, with a base of understanding of Industry 4.0 and examples to accompany it, the goal is to have everyone in the audience thinking about new ways to implement these new technologies to improve all aspects of material development. SPEAKER(S): Khaled Boqaileh , CEO , LabsCubed Inc. |
2020091515:3016:00 000 | TUE, SEP 15 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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With special new improvements to the Rubber Process Analyzer, it is now being used to measure the silica dispersion and silanization of silica loaded rubber compounds during a mixing operation through the new ASTM D8059 standard (based on the Payne Effect) that has been recently developed. Also, this new ASTM method is quite effective at measuring carbon black dispersion as well. RPA applications data will be shown from using the new ASTM D8059 procedure. Also correlations with other methods of measuring percent dispersion will be shown. SPEAKER(S): John Dick , Technical Editor , Rubber & Plastics News |
2020090915:3016:00 000 | WED, SEP 9 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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This presentation is an overview of the tire manufacturing and recycling industry volumes. It will include reviews of: -What are the current challenges with tire manufacturing & recycling globally? -Whether there is a disconnect between raw materials and the manufacturing supply chain-Sustainability vs transparency -Impact of technology and average costs to manufacture tires and recycle -Current market outlook for raw volumes and output sales This presentation will ask how we truly solve all of these challenges, and what’s missing for a trusted and transparent marketplace? IOT & blockchain solutions, and the answer to creating a circular economy in tire manufacturing and recycling will be discussed. SPEAKER(S): Jesse Klinkhamer , CEO , Klean Industries Inc. |
2020091015:3016:00 000 | THU, SEP 10 | ||||
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 |
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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With the advent of the recent era of electric vehicles, fuel efficiency and abrasion resistance of tires has become more important than ever. Solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene (f-SSBR) rubbers with multi-functionality in the polymer offer tremendous potential to improve rubber-silica compatibility and reduce the hysteresis of the composite. As expected, improved rubber filler interaction and filler dispersion significantly improved tire performance (abrasion resistance, wet grip and fuel efficiency). Reactive new functional groups (terminal modifiers and third monomers) chemically anchored at the chain of f-SSBR play an important role in tire performance. The tight polymer filler interaction between f-SSBR and silica lowers hysteresis during dynamic deformation and consequently improves tire fuel efficiency and abrasion resistance. This presentation will introduce the reaction mechanism and analysis results of f-SSBR and silica, as well as a study on the fifth generation f-SSBR performance of silica tires. SPEAKER(S): Jae-young Ko , Principal Researcher , Kumho Petrochemical |
2020091510:0010:30 000 | TUE, SEP 15 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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Butyl Polymers Technology
ExxonMobil Chemical Company
5200 Bayway Drive, Baytown, TX 77520, U.S.A.346-259-2053 (phone) 281-834-2920 (fax)
chris.r.napier@exxonmobil.com
During the last 35 years, ExxonMobil Chemical has performed a series of surveys of passenger car radial (PCR) and truck/bus radial (TBR) tires to evaluate the influence of halobutyl rubber on inflation pressure loss rates (IPLR) of tires acquired globally. A survey of Sports Utility Vehicle and Light Truck (SUV/LT) radial tires has recently been completed. It evaluates 22 sets of the very popular size 265/70R17 highway tires globally manufactured by 22 different companies.
Properties such as tire weight, tread depth and cured innerliner gauge were measured, and innerliner composition (polymers, fillers) was determined. Other tire performances were tested, such as inflation pressure loss rate (IPLR as %-loss/month) and rolling resistance (as RRC). Properties for all tires varied widely between companies and among the tire brands. Statistical analysis was conducted on all properties to evaluate significant differences in various categories.
Tire rolling resistance force (RRF) was measured following the ISO 28580 test protocol, and was converted to rolling resistance coefficient (RRC) by dividing the measured force by the actual test load used on the tire. Studies on the relationship between tire inflation pressure and load on the tread footprint and RRC showed that rolling resistance always increased at lower inflation pressures. SPEAKER(S): Chris Napier , Sr. Application Development Engineer , ExxonMobil |
2020091710:3011:00 000 | THU, SEP 17 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 17, 2020
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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The need for developing new technologies in different fields of engineering is steadily growing. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the use of special kind of tire known as smart tire. Focusing on improving the active safety of transportation and also emergence of concepts such as Internet of Things (IoT) have driven tire industries to produce this tire. Smart tires mainly consist of different sensors and continuously evaluate various parameters like pressure and temperature. These sensors constantly monitor the performance of the tire and send information to consumer. In this paper, the development process of smart tire in Barez innovation center is explained. This new technology establishes a talk between the driver, the tire, and the car. The Barez smart tire has two main components including a sensor inside the tire and a control unit inside the automobile. The sensors are connected via Bluetooth to an app on a phone that will give a graphical view of the tire’s information such as pressure, temperature and tire wear. SPEAKER(S): Amirhossein Shahdadi, Ph. D. , Manager of Technology Innovation and Digitization , Barez Industrial Group |
2020091710:0010:30 000 | THU, SEP 17 | ||||
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 |
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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The non-plastic non-metal cords for tyres, based upon glass, aramid and carbon fibers are considered. Aramid cords are commonly dipped with RFL, leaving the middle of the strand not impregnated. Impregnation will cover every fiber with RFL. The fatigue life of dipped versus impregnated aramid cords is presented. Continuous cords can be used for belt reinforcements and can be used for rubber impregnated chopped strands. During mixing, the lengths break down to about 100-200µ and give directional reinforcement. The RFL treatment assures full incorporation and excellent distribution throughout the compound. The compound properties for different RICS are compared.
Developments in Non-Metal Rubber Impregnated Cord Reinforcements for Tires
SPEAKER(S): Chris Stevens, Ph. D. , Technical Director , NGF Europe, Ltd |
2020091510:3011:00 000 | TUE, SEP 15 | ||||
Monday, Sep 14, 2020 |
Monday, Sep 14, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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The oxidation mechanism of natural rubber was studied using several techniques. In our prior paper we showed that there was a subtle but measureable change in the oxidation mechanism about 50°C using the ultra-sensitive oxygen consumption technique. In a subsequent paper we found that the crosslink distribution (sulfur types – polysulfidic, disulfidic, and monosulfidic) in beltcoat (conventional cured natural rubber compound) had a different crosslink distribution depending on the aging temperature. The beltcoat compound extracted from an oven-aged (65°C) tire was compared to the beltcoat compound extracted from a normal service tire (23°C – the average annual temperature in Phoenix, Arizona). The structure of the crosslinks formed at high temperature were predominantly carbon-carbon crosslinks. In contrast, the structure of the crosslinks formed at lower temperature were different. The chemical structure of the crosslinks formed during oxidation at lower temperature were possibly sulfoxide or peroxide linkages. The crosslink distribution test was the method developed by Campbell and Saville. This crosslink distribution test method which has traditionally been used to look at types of sulfur linkages has now been employed to look at the mechanism of oxidation. The chemical structure of the crosslinks formed during oxidation were examined at temperatures intermediate between 23°C and 65°C for elucidation of the mechanism of oxidation. The chemical structures of the formed crosslinks were found to depend strongly on temperature.
An additional study was initiated to further understand the proposed mechanism of sulfoxide, peroxide, and hydroperoxide formation at lower temperatures but not at higher temperatures. To investigate this we compared specimens aged constantly at one temperature to specimens which were aged with cycling (alternating between high and low temperature). SPEAKER(S): Ed Terrill, Ph.D. , Applied Research Fellow , Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. |
2020091415:3016:00 000 | MON, SEP 14 | ||||
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020 |
Thursday, Sep 10, 2020
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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In the tire production increasing amounts of unvulcanized rubber are being produced. Reasons for this are, for example, the frequent changeovers resulting from an increasing product variety and rubber mixing batches that are out of specification. For financial and environmental reasons it is desirable to return these valuable raw materials to the production process. This process must be cost-effective and, in order to meet quality demands, the material must be treated gently. The TRP Reworker system, which is based on the UTH Two-roll Plastiziser, incorporates new technology that combines several proven processes. This continuously operating reworking system offers new advantages. SPEAKER(S): Manuel Bessler , General Manager Sales and Project Management , UTH GmbH |
2020091010:0010:30 000 | THU, SEP 10 | ||||
Monday, Sep 14, 2020 |
Monday, Sep 14, 2020
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) measures the viscoelastic properties of polymers, elastomers, rubber compounds, etc., under a controlled temperature and/or frequency program. A sinusoidal force is applied to the sample as input. This results in a sinusoidal deformation on sample as output. The sample’s response to the load is measured, which exhibits a time delay as phase shift. Dielectric Analysis (DEA) explores the dielectric property of materials by applying a sinusoidal alternating voltage with variable frequency to two electrodes. The specimen acts as the dielectric between two electrodes. An AC current flows through the specimen and is measured as output. Based on the adjusted voltage and the recorded current, the complex sample impedance can be calculated. It describes dielectric behavior of material and depends on time, frequency, temperature, molecular mobility within the material, etc. Molecular mobility caused by thermal activation is influenced by external mechanical constraints, as are molecular transport and relaxation processes. Static and dynamic sinusoidal sample deformations change dielectric behavior of material. For example, a vulcanized “virgin” rubber compound has never been subject to mechanical constraints. In the case of static and/or dynamic-mechanical load is applied, the structure, size and location of the carbon black cluster changes, which results in changes in the migration path density. As a result, conductivity and permittivity decrease as load increases. Simultaneous high force DMA and DEA, Netzsch GABO DiPLEXOR® can monitor the migration processes of the charge carriers within the sample driven by the electrical field and analyze the activated internal migration. SPEAKER(S): Yanxi Zhang, Ph. D. , Technical Sales Support , Netzsch Instruments North America |
2020091415:0015:30 000 | MON, SEP 14 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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Testing tires in winter conditions, specifically snow and ice, presents unique challenges when it comes to consistency. Much of this testing occurs outside of a controlled laboratory environment, which necessitates procedures and conditions to improve quality and repeatability of testing data. This presentation delivers an overview of two testing standards that can improve the data gathering and evaluation process when it comes to tire performance testing in winter conditions. ASTM F1572 is a standardized test method for evaluating the performance of tires on snow and ice, including straight-line acceleration and braking, step steer, slalom, hill climb, and road circuit handling. Test programs can extend over days or weeks, during which time test conditions can vary significantly due to a number of environmental factors. For tire performance comparisons to be successful, it is crucial to consider procedures that investigate and adjust for systematic or bias variations. ASTM F1650 provides a framework to evaluate tire data for statistically significant trend variations and the means to correct data if needed. This presentation will explore how these two standards can be applied in tandem to maximize testing data quality. SPEAKER(S): Eric Pierce , Senior Project Engineer , Smithers Winter Test Center |
2020090910:3011:00 000 | WED, SEP 9 | ||||
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2020 |
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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“An overview of two related passenger car tire ASTM standards: F421 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Groove and Void Depth in Passenger Car Tires and F1016 - Standard Practice for Linear Tire Treadwear Data Analysis.” This presentation provides an overview of two ASTM standards relating to passenger car tire treadwear measurement and linear treadwear data analysis. The first, Standard F421 offers guidance on the procedures to actually measure groove and void depths to determine the rate of wear of the tire. This standard addresses both rib type tires, having circumferential grooves as well as lug type tires. Suggested results include average groove (or void) depth for each circumferential group of measurements as well as the average tread depth, which is the arithmetic mean of all measurements. This standard also provides guidance and cautions on the measuring gauge and spindle configuration used to measure the depth. This standard only addresses mechanical or electromechanical gauges with a physical contacting spindle. Non-contact methodology, although commercially available, is beyond the scope of this standard. The second ASTM standard, F1016, offers guidance to use the data collected via F421 (based on known distance travelled) to perform elementary linear regression with the goal of establishing a projected treadlife. This standard emphasizes a consistent use of terminology based on results from commonly available regression software, instead of the actual regression (least squares) calculations. SPEAKER(S): Dale Freygang , Chief Tire Standards and Regulations Engineer , Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. |
2020090815:3016:00 000 | TUE, SEP 8 | ||||
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2020 |
Tuesday, Sep 08, 2020
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
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The presentation will cover the role of ASTM International, as one of the largest voluntary standards developing organizations in the world. ASTM is a not-for-profit organization that provides industry experts a balanced forum to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency within their industry. ASTM’s volunteer members represent producers, users, consumers, government, and academia from more than 140 countries, who develop technical documents that are the basis of manufacturing, management, procurement, codes and regulations. ASTM volunteer members belong to one or more standards-writing committees, each of which covers a subject area such as D11 on Rubber and Rubber-like Materials. SPEAKER(S): Melissa Marcinowski , D11 Manager, Technical Committee Operations Division , ASTM International David Lee , ASTM F09 Staff Manager , ASTM International |
2020090815:0015:30 000 | TUE, SEP 8 | ||||
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020 |
Wednesday, Sep 09, 2020
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
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Various tire testing procedures exist today to quantify tire performance on snow and ice. Both subjective analysis of tire vehicle combinations and objective measurements of tire performance are used. The test procedure for objective measurements of single wheel driving traction, ASTM F-1805, will be presented. This procedure uses a level, specially compacted snow test surface and a four wheeled test vehicle with a single instrumented drive wheel position. Equipment and test description, test methods and parameters, data reduction techniques and surface quantification will be presented.
Tire Performance in a winter environment – overview of an objective test method: ASTM F1805
SPEAKER(S): Paul Schultz , President , Mobility Research |
2020090910:0010:30 000 | WED, SEP 9 |