Abstract: A precursor to an elastomeric composition with improved properties is disclosed. The precursor comprises a cross-linkable rubber, a thermoplastic vulcanizate, and a cross-linking agent. An elastomeric composition produced by cross-linking of the rubber in the precursor and methods for manufacture of the precursor and the elastomeric composition are disclosed as well.

Abstract: A composite material for storing thermal energy at various temperatures (30° C. to 450° C.) formed by an elastomer matrix into which a phase change material such as an inorganic salt is encapsulated. The material is characterized by a high volumetric thermal conductivity, a low density, a highly interconnected porosity and a relatively high modulus of elasticity. The significant properties of the matrices are: a large amount of energy involved in full melting/crystallization, a fairly low relative volume expansion upon melting and fairly low sub-cooling. The main advantages of the resulting composites are a very high energy density, a relatively low volume expansion, highly enhanced heat transfer, thermo adaptability, stability and insignificant hysteresis.

Abstract: A composite material for storing thermal energy at various temperatures (30° C. to 450° C.) formed by an elastomer matrix into which a phase change material such as an inorganic salt is encapsulated. The material is characterized by a high volumetric thermal conductivity, a low density, a highly interconnected porosity and a relatively high modulus of elasticity. The significant properties of the matrices are: a large amount of energy involved in full melting/crystallization, a fairly low relative volume expansion upon melting and fairly low sub-cooling. The main advantages of the resulting composites are a very high energy density, a relatively low volume expansion, highly enhanced heat transfer, thermo adaptability, stability and insignificant hysteresis.

Abstract: A novel precursor is disclosed. The precursor comprises (a) natural or synthetic rubber; (b) a material selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), thermoplastic incorporating microparticles of rubber, and any combination thereof; and (c) a cross-linking agent. In some embodiments, the precursor additionally comprises components such as a cross-linking co-agent, carbon black, fillers. The incorporation of thermoplastic in to the precursor enables the inclusion of carbon black or other fillers without any necessity for addition of plasticizers or process oils.

Abstract: A precursor to an elastomeric composition with improved properties is disclosed. The precursor comprises a cross-linkable rubber, a thermoplastic vulcanizate, and a cross-linking agent. An elastomeric composition produced by cross-linking of the rubber in the precursor and methods for manufacture of the precursor and the elastomeric composition are disclosed as well.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting two fabric pieces (11, 12). Said method comprises the following steps: a) two fabric pieces (11, 12) are joined together at a joint (18), said fabric pieces (11, 12) being provided with an elastomer coating on one side (11a, 12a) and a thermoplastic coating on a second side (11b, 12b); b) the joint (18) is covered on the first side (11a, 12a) of the fabric pieces (11, 12) by means of a first seam strip (15) that is provided with an elastomer coating on the side (15a) facing the fabric pieces (11, 12), while the joint (18) is covered on the second side (11b, 12b) of the fabric pieces (11, 12) by means of a second seam strip (16) that has a thermoplastic coating on the side (16b) facing the fabric pieces (11, 12); c) the fabric pieces (11, 12) are connected to the first seam strip (15) by curing at least one of the elastomer coatings, and the fabric pieces (11, 12) are connected to the second seam strip (16) by treating the thermoplastic coatings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for connecting two fabric pieces (11, 12). Said method comprises the following steps: a) two fabric pieces (11, 12) are joined together at a joint (18), said fabric pieces (11, 12) being provided with an elastomer coating on one side (11a, 12a) and a thermoplastic coating on a second side (11b, 12b); b) the joint (18) is covered on the first side (11a, 12a) of the fabric pieces (11, 12) by means of a first seam strip (15) that is provided with an elastomer coating on the side (15a) facing the fabric pieces (11, 12), while the joint (18) is covered on the second side (11b, 12b) of the fabric pieces (11, 12) by means of a second seam strip (16) that has a thermoplastic coating on the side (16b) facing the fabric pieces (11, 12); c) the fabric pieces (11, 12) are connected to the first seam strip (15) by curing at least one of the elastomer coatings, and the fabric pieces (11, 12) are connected to the second seam strip (16) by treating the thermoplastic coatings.

Abstract: An offset printing blanket produced from a continuous roll or web, with a lithographic surface, a compressible layer, at least one reinforcing layer with low stretch characteristics, and a fabric layer located on the side of the reinforcing layer which is opposite to the lithographic surface. The compressible layer is located between the lithographic surface and the reinforcing layer.