The aim of this group is complex study of
processing, production and characterization
of rubber in order to understand
the influence of individual factors, such as
blend composition and processing conditions
or influence of external degradation
agent to final product properties. Samples
of compounds can be prepared by two roll
mill, calendar and internal mixer. Testing
samples of various shapes which are compressed
moulded and vulcanized can be
prepared. There is also a coextrusion line
for preparation of profiles made from silicone
and other rubbers with vulcanization
chamber, towing and cutting device and
a device for on-line measurement of the
geometry of extruded profile.
Deep expertise in the field of the theoretical,
experimental and analytical description
of mechanisms and structure
relations of fracture behaviour of rubber
in dependence on degradation mechanism
and physical influences is a speciality
of this group. Besides conventional tests
such as mechanical and thermoanalytical
methods, vulcameter, tribometer also very
unique testing methods like Tear analyzer,
Chip&Cut device with instrumented
edge are used for the characterization
of materials.
8E15B007- project of cooperation between the Czech Republic and Bavaria entitled “Experimental investigation on rubbers´ mechanical behaviour under fatigue loading conditions including chemothermomechanical aging”, 2016 – 2017 (partner – Universität der Bundeswehr, München, Germany).
IGA/CPS/2017/006 - Vliv termického stárnutí na iniciaci trhlin v pryži (2017)
Research outcomes
Smart numerical method for calculation of simple general infrared parameter identifying binary rubber blends
Characterisation of ground tyre rubber by using combination of FT-IR numerical parameter and DTG analysis to determine the composition of ternary rubber blend