Biswajit Shee

Mr. Biswajit Shee received his B Tech degree in polymer Science and technology in the year of 2010 from calcutta University, working in Research and development of elastomeric compounds in Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer & Tyre Research Institute, JK Tyre R&D in Mysore, India. He is a senior Manager with 14 years of work experience in multiple fields having expertise in compounding, tyre manufacturting process including problem solving approach with effective leadership to manage all facets of activities and initiatives.

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Presentation

Influence of SSBR microstructure on performance properties of PCR tread

Different grades of SSBR are commercially available with varying microstructure, glass transition temperature (Tg) and viscosity. Thus, to full fill the performance properties of a tyre, several options are now available to select the suitable SSBR grades. This paper reveals a study of two different SSBR with varying Tg in different blend ratio for silica reinforced PCR tread cap compounds. The compounds were characterised for physical, dynamic mechanical, wear and fatigue resistance properties. It was found that compound with low Tg SSBR was suitable for better rolling resistance and higher Tg of rubber was helpful to improve traction.