Mechanical properties of rubber samples

Abstract

This article demonstrates what influence has a change in production technology on mechanical properties of rubber testing samples. It compares two basic production technologies - compression molding and injection molding. The aim of this research is to show and evaluate to what extent the properties (tensile strength, extension, tear strength and microhardness) are influenced by the used production technology and to quantify this potential difference on the basis of standard tests. The mechanical tension test according the standard ISO 37, the test determining tear strength according to the standard ISO 34-1 and the instrumented microhardness test (DSI) according to the standard ISO 14577. © (2014) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.