Colin Clarke

Colin Clarke joined Schill + Seilacher in 1988, as part of the technical sales team for rubber chemicals. Based in the UK, he has traveled extensively for Schill + Seilacher throughout Europe and Asia, visiting both tire and industrial products customers in support of the Struktol range of rubber processing additive products. He currently holds the position of director of technical sales. Clarke has presented technical articles and papers on behalf of Schill + Seilacher at numerous international conferences.

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Presentation

Managing polymer filler interactions for better tire processing and properties

Using new additve chemistry it is possible to control polymer filler interactions leading to more efficient mixing and superior down-line processing characteristics. The ability to influence both internal and external interactions allows for better management of the behavior of compound interfaces and as a result both tack and tear properties are more easily controlled. Vulcanization efficiency leading to better compound stiffness and management of hysteresis are also evident. Several examples based on advanced silica and carbon black-filled systems suited to different tire components are featured. The contibution toward both processing and tire energy efficiencies are highlighted.