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Hambo Develops High-Performance Polyethylene Fiber Based on Carbon-Based Ultra-Polymer Technology

on October 6, 2022 in Innovation

Work glove manufacturer Hambo has developed Metalq, a high-performance polyethylene fiber based on carbon-based ultra-high polymer technology. Metalq is a high-performance man-made fiber developed in-house using internationally patented carbon-based ultra-high polymer technology, featuring high strength, ultra-light weight, and high durability. The carbon-based material blended inside the fiber demonstrates high cut resistance on its own without involving glass or metal fibers,...

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Sumitomo Rubber Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Through Motor Sports Activities

on October 5, 2022 in Industry

As part of the Pink Ribbon Campaign promoting early detection and early treatment of breast cancer, Sumitomo Rubber will support breast cancer awareness activities by changing the Dunlop logo from yellow to pink at each circuit in motor sports activities during the Pink Ribbon Month in October. This support includes race vehicle stickers and tires, on-site banners, staff masks and...

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Teijin Frontier Develops Environmentally Friendly and RF-Free Tire Cord

on October 4, 2022 in Innovation

Teijin Frontier has developed an environmentally friendly tire cord that uses an adhesive free of resorcinol-formaldehyde (RF), which is considered to be harmful to the human body and the environment, and uses chemically recycled polyester fiber for rubber reinforcement. The company intends to develop a wide range of products as reinforcing fibers for rubber products such as tire cords, belts,...

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Yokohama Rubber to Integrate High-Pressure Hose Line-up for Overseas Hydraulic Applications

on October 3, 2022 in Products

Aiming to increase the competitiveness of its high-pressure hoses for overseas hydraulic applications, Yokohama Rubber will integrate in October its three main series under the Versatran brand. The brand name is a combination of the words versatile and transfer. The products to be integrated are Exceed in accordance with the international standard ISO 18752, and Versatran and 100R1/100R2 in accordance...

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Bridgestone Joins Lunar Exploration Vehicle Development Team

on September 30, 2022 in Industry

Bridgestone will join a development team for a manned lunar rover led by Teledyne Brown Engineering. The project is intended to be used as NASA’s manned Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). NASA’s space missions that challenge new territory require manned automated vehicles to navigate unexplored areas of the Moon’s surface. LTVs are required to support astronauts’ movement and exploration for a...

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Evonik Partners With Silica Manufacturers to Supply Bio-Based Silica

on September 30, 2022 in Industry

German chemicals company Evonik has formed a strategic alliance with the Perner Group from Austria and Pichit Biopower from Thailand, two of the world’s leading silica producers, to supply to tire manufacturers Ultrasil, a bio-based raw material silica. The product’s carbon footprint is significantly reduced because the raw material, sodium silicate, is produced from rice husk ash (RHA), an agricultural...

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