In recent years the bonding of rubber to various substrates has undergone a number of radical changes. Many of these changes have been legislative driven, in an effort to reduce the amount of solvents being passed to the atmosphere.
To collate new research, Rapra Technology and European Rubber Journal, brought together experts from many European countries to discuss the issues involved in modern rubber bonding processes. The current and prospective technological platforms for progress within the field of bonding rubber to substrates were the main issues of the conference.
The 20 papers (as detailed below) from the meeting have been assembled to provide a comprehensive record of this highly successful seminar.
Theoretical Aspects of Adhesion
Bonding Agents - Practical Solutions for the Future Techniques for Bonding Rubber to Metal Using Metallic Coagents
Recent Developments in Cobalt Adhesion Promoters
Progress in Rubber to Substrate Bonding
Life Prediction for Rubber/Metal Bonds: The role of elevated Temperature in Accelerated Testing
Adhesives for the New Millennium
Factors Affecting Rubber to Metal Bond Strength and Failure Mode
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of Rubber Bonding Materials
Development of Rubber Metal Bonding Agents During the Last 25 years
Pretreatments to Enhance the Adhesion to Elastomers
Biological Monitoring for Solvents: New Developments
