Rubber By Design (1973)

The video discusses the evolution of rubber production, from natural to synthetic rubber, and the design of specialized rubbers for various industrial applications. It highlights the importance of controlling polymerization to tailor rubber properties, such as resilience and flexibility, to specific needs. The introduction of thermoplastic rubber revolutionizes the industry, offering new possibilities for manufacturing processes and product design. Keywords Rubber production, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, polymerization, tailored properties, resilience, flexibility, thermoplastic rubber, manufacturing processes, product design. We digitized and uploaded this film from the A/V Geeks 16mm Archive. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.