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Air spring molding machine

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The special vulcanizing molding machine for air spring molding is mainly used for complex air spring vulcanizing machines. The air spring vulcanizing machine is a model specially developed and designed according to the characteristics of complex air spring products. It mainly consists of a large column, an upper seat, a middle seat, and a lower seat. , steam heating template, and left and right side roofs.

  • Air spring molding machine
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OTT RubberTech International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
OTT RubberTech is a professional solution provider of rubber process formula, material, machinery with Mixer, Rubber Mixer, Mixing Mill, Precision Performer, Vulcanizing Press, Calender, batch-off Cooling unit, rubber Extruder, and other support plastic machines. We are professional China Air spring molding machine supplier and custom Air spring molding machine manufacturer, More than 15 years of experience in the rubber machinery industry； Has professional sales engineers and technicians； Provides our clients with professional advisory products and solutions； Each product is tested before packaging. Always strive to reduce the customer's procurement cost from the customer's perspective; Dedicated sourcing team; Always responsible for the after-sales service of our products. Adhering to the principle of good faith, standard, and efficient work, the company wins the market with technology and obtains credit by creating service. It will provide the customers with high quality, high efficiency, and fast service. Facing the further, we should adhere to independent innovation.
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Special Equipment Zone Industry knowledge

The Rubber Special Equipment Zone refers to an industrial area focused on the production and use of specialized machinery for rubber processing. This zone encompasses equipment specifically designed for the manufacturing, molding, and shaping of rubber products. It plays a vital role in industries such as automotive, construction, electronics, and medical applications, where rubber components are required for a wide range of functions, including sealing, insulation, and vibration dampening.

Key Characteristics of Rubber Special Equipment

  1. Custom Engineering:

    • Rubber special equipment is often custom-engineered to meet specific production requirements. This includes machinery for mixing, extrusion, molding, and curing rubber compounds. Equipment is tailored to handle different types of rubber, such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber (e.g., EPDM, NBR, SBR), and silicone.

  2. Precision and Durability:

    • The equipment used in rubber manufacturing must operate with high precision to meet the stringent quality and performance standards required by industries. Additionally, rubber processing equipment must be durable, capable of withstanding high temperatures, pressures, and harsh chemical environments.

  3. Automation and Efficiency:

    • Automation plays a crucial role in rubber production, particularly in the handling of large volumes of material, continuous production processes, and minimizing human error. Specialized machinery such as extruders, vulcanizing presses, and molding machines are often integrated into automated systems for maximum efficiency.

Key Stages in Rubber Processing and Equipment Use

1. Material Preparation

  • The first stage involves mixing the rubber with various additives such as curing agents, fillers, plasticizers, and colorants to form a homogeneous compound. This is typically done in a Banbury mixer or an internal mixer, which ensures uniform distribution of the materials.

2. Extrusion

  • Rubber extrusion involves forcing the prepared rubber compound through a mold to form continuous shapes such as gaskets, seals, tubes, and profiles. The rubber is heated and forced through a die, shaping it into the desired form. Extruders with specialized screws and barrels ensure uniform flow and consistency in the product.

3. Molding

  • In rubber molding, the rubber compound is placed into molds, then subjected to heat and pressure to form the final shape. Compression molding, injection molding, and transfer molding are commonly used methods. This stage is critical for producing intricate shapes and ensuring dimensional accuracy.

    • Injection Molding: Rubber is injected into a mold cavity under high pressure. Ideal for producing small to medium-sized parts with complex shapes.
    • Compression Molding: The rubber is placed in a mold cavity and then compressed to the desired shape. It is commonly used for larger parts or components with simple geometries.
    • Transfer Molding: A combination of injection and compression molding, suitable for complex parts requiring consistent material flow.

4. Curing/Vulcanization

  • Vulcanization (curing) is the process of cross-linking the polymer chains in rubber through the application of heat and pressure, typically in a vulcanizing press or vulcanizing oven. This process imparts the rubber with its final properties, such as elasticity, heat resistance, and mechanical strength.

5. Cooling and Finishing

  • After molding and vulcanization, the rubber parts are cooled, usually in water or air cooling systems, before undergoing further processes such as trimming, cleaning, and surface finishing. The final products are inspected for defects and must meet required dimensional tolerances.

6. Testing and Quality Control

  • Testing is essential to ensure that the rubber products meet the performance requirements. Common tests include:
    • Hardness testing (Shore A or Shore D scale).
    • Tensile strength and elongation testing.
    • Compression set testing (to measure how well rubber recovers its shape after compression).
    • Chemical resistance testing (to evaluate performance against oils, solvents, and other chemicals).

7. Packaging and Distribution

  • After quality control checks, the rubber products are packaged for shipment. Packaging methods vary depending on the type of product, including bulk packing for industrial parts or retail-ready packaging for consumer products.