Abstract: Free radical-cured elastomeric compositions comprising (a) an ethylene-alpha-olefin elastomer and (b) 1,3-bis(Citraconimidomethyl)benzene as a curative coagent. The compositions may further include reinforcing fillers. The invention further includes belts, including vehicle belts, such as transmission belts, and other articles that are subject to dynamic applications, comprising the novel elastomeric compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sleeve for use in vulcanization process. The sleeve has a cylindrical shape and is constructed of an elastomeric composition comprising a cross-linked rubber and from 10 to 25 phr of chopped carbon fibers.

Abstract: A fabric or cord is treated with an elastomeric compound comprises 20-80 parts per hundred cross-linkable materials of liquid elastomer. The liquid elastomer has a complex dynamic viscosity less than 5 McP (5,000 N*s/m2) at a temperature between 20° C. and the maximum flow temperature TF, and the elastomeric compound the elastomeric material, prior to cure, has a complex dynamic viscosity of less than 5 McP (5,000 N*s/m2) for at least 2 minutes at a maximum flow temperature TF. The coated fabric and cord materials are useful as facing fabrics for power transmission products.

Abstract: An elastomeric compound comprises 20-80 parts per hundred cross-linkable materials of liquid elastomer. The liquid elastomer has a complex dynamic viscosity less than 5 McP (5,000 N*s/m2) at a temperature between 20° C. and the maximum flow temperature TF, and the elastomeric compound the elastomeric material has a complex dynamic viscosity of less than 5 McP (5,000 N*s/m2) for at least 2 minutes at a maximum flow temperature TF.