Elastotec adhesion testing
At Elastotec, we engineer lagging solutions that keep conveyors running. Here are some causes of lagging failure.
Hot Vulcanised Lagging Application
Hot Vulcanised lagging application involves the chemical cross-linking of five reactive layers during the autoclave curing process. To achieve the desired 100% rubber tear adhesion all five layers must crosslink at the same time. Occasionally conditions can be created in the autoclave that prevent this happening, and result in non-uniform adhesion around the pulley circumference. This bulletin explains how these conditions occur and what needs to be done to eliminate this problem.
90 degree tension pull adhesive test
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New Approved Applicator
Elastotec Approves New Applicator in Thailand for Hot Vulcanised Ceramic Lagging (HVCL) Early in 2019 Kledkaew Inter Products Co, Ltd. a rubber lining company based in Bangkok Thailand were approached by a representative from a major power station, with a request for a pulley lagging that would significantly extend the lagging service life beyond the […]
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