Biswajit Shee

senior manager

Biswajit Shee received his B Tech in polymer science and technology from Calcutta University, working in R&D of elastomeric compounds in the Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer and Tyre Research Institute at JK Tyre R&D in Mysore, India. He is a senior manager with 14 years of work experience in multiple fields with expertise in compounding and the tire manufacturing process, including a problem-solving approach with effective leadership to manage all facets of activities and initiatives.

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Presentation

The impact of performance resin to improve wet grip for PCR tire tread

Recent advances in PCR tire tread compounds have identified performance resins as promising additives to enhance wet grip while maintaining rolling resistance at a comparable level. This study investigates the impact of two resins on the performance characteristics of a radial passenger car tire tread compound, with special emphasis on wet grip and rolling resistance. Two performance resins, differing in aromaticity, molecular weight and softening point, were evaluated in a silica-reinforced PCR tread cap formulation. The compounds were prepared and characterized against a control compound for physical, dynamic, mechanical, wear and fatigue resistance.