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Online Training Courses .................................. 3-5

Manufacturing & Processing ........................... 5-10

Properties, Analysis & Testing ................... 11-14

Products & Applications .............................. 15-17

Environment, Health & Legislation ..................18

Business ......................................................... 19-20

Training Delivery Options ..................................21

Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learning events, and a certifi cate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certifi ed.

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Corporate Training

On-site Corporate Training

Online Training (E-Learning)

International Training

Certifi cate/CEUs Awarded

Online Registration

(Training is held at various locations throughout the year)

(Training for Corporate Members held on-site at your company)

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Basic Rubber Technology

Recommended For: • People with little or no prior technical rubber industry background whose daily work now is connected with the rubber industry

Associated Text: • Basic Elastomer Technology, edited by Drs. K. C. Baranwal and H. L. Stephens, 2000

Course Topics: • Introduction to Polymer Science • The Compounding and Vulcanization of Rubber • Fillers: Carbon Black and Nonblack • Processing and Vulcanized Tests • Physical Testing of Vulcanizates • Natural Rubber • Styrene-Butadiene Rubbers and much more!

CEUs: 5

Intermediate Rubber Technology

Recommended For: • People whose daily work involves the use of rubber and rubber-like materials. For the experienced individual, this course will serve as both a review and an update. Newer people to the fi eld will be able to use this course as a continuation of education after completing the Basic Rubber Technology course listed above.

Associated e-Text: • Elastomer Technology: Special Topics edited by Drs. H. L. Stephens and K. C. Baranwal • Book chapters available via pdf only

Course Topics: • Elastomers and Their Usage • Physical Properties and Their Usage • Compound Analysis • Engineering Design • Processing Aids • Plasticizers • Vulcanization and much more!

CEUs: 9

Advanced Rubber Technology

Recommended For: • This course is designed for highly motivated professionals. Special emphasis is placed on the theoretical, as well as the practical aspects of polymerization, polymer structure, rheology and rubber elasticity concepts and behavior.

Associated Text: • Science and Technology of Rubber, edited by Drs. J. E. Mark, B. Erman and E. R. Eirich • Book chapters available via pdf only

Course Topics: • Rubber Elasticity: Basic Concepts and Behavior • Polymerization • Structure Characterization in the Science and Technology of Elastomers • The Molecular Basis of Rubber-Like Elasticity • Dynamic Mechanical Properties • Rheological Behavior and Processing of Unvulcanized Rubber and much more!

CEUs: 12

Costs For Each Of The Three Online Courses: • Members: $385.00 (plus shipping) • Non-members: $485.00 (plus shipping)

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Online Training

VISIT RUBBER.ORG/ONLINE-EDUCATIONAL-CLASSES FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 3

If a company sends 10 or more of their employees at a time through online courses, we can offer a 10% discount on the total of those registrations.

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Mixing and Testing for Compounding Consistency

This seminar will provide specifi c details describing control of the mixing process and the testing procedures to measure the effectiveness of this control. Compound properties and quality are always the fi rst concerns of product designers, producers and users – the product must meet performance specifi cations. However, once quality criteria have been determined, the job of the mixer is to guarantee and deliver a compound with uniformity and consistency meeting these specifi cations. Attendees will gain or expand their understanding of this process amongst others.

“Mixing and Testing for Compound Consistency” will provide: • material control concepts.

• mixing techniques.

• tests designed to relate to compound consistency.

• statistical treatment of mixing and test data.

This seminar will benefi t mixing managers and supervisors, quality control engineers, and laboratory managers and supervisors.

Introduction to Rubber Technology for Non-Technologists

If you are new to the industry, working in Engineering, Sales, Administration, Human Resources or any other non-technical area, and you’d like a very basic, easy to understand introduction to the jargon of the trade and what goes on in the factory and lab, then this 60 minute webinar is perfect for you. You won’t come out a rubber expert, but you will understand all the basics of the technology and the language of the business.

Introduction to Design of Experiments

If you are a compounder, chemist, process engineer, factory troubleshooter, manufacturing supervisor, research or technical manager, you should consider this seminar. This seminar focuses on: • Review of Basic Statistics

• What are Designed Experiments

Managing an Effective Job Search: Targeting the Job Market

The “Managing an Effective Job Search” webinar consists of the following 60-minute core module:

• Targeting the Job Market- making an assessment of one’s strengths, accomplishments, goals and values. It also covers the ways for discovering job opportunities with an emphasis on networking.

If you’re looking for a new career, this is a great webinar to start with. You will focus on ‘you’ and ‘your value’ so it’s easier to fi nd the right fi t.

Rubber Division, ACS Education Opportunities

If a company sends 10 or more of their employees at a time through online courses, we can offer a 10% discount on the total of those registrations.

Online Training

Compounding, Mixing, Curing and Testing of Rubber

12 hours CEUs: 1.2

This two-day course covers an Introduction to Polymer Science: NR, SBR and Polybutadiene Rubber; and Introduction to Compounding: Mixing, Carbon Black, Vulcanization, Specialty Elastomers, Tack and Adhesion; and the Physical Testing of Elastomer Procedures and Signifi cance. There is also a group discussion and problem solving session.

Anyone interested in an introductory seminar on rubber should attend.

Introduction to Rubber Technology for Non-Technologists 8 hours CEUs: .8

If you are new to the industry, working in Engineering, Sales, Administration, Human Resources or any other non-technical area, and you’d like a very basic, easy to understand introduction to the jargon of the trade and what goes on in the factory and lab, then this one-day course is perfect for you. You won’t come out a rubber expert, but you will understand all the basics of the technology and the language of the business.

The course material will cover: • what polymers are, how rubber is different from plastic.

• how recipes for rubber compounds are created and why.

• what’s involved in mixing, processing and vulcanizing rubber.

• testing, specifying and quality control of rubber products.

Cure Chemistry for Rubber

7 hours CEUs: .7

This course will be a comprehensive review on the chemistry of rubber curing. It will include sulfur curing along with the majority of the common and not so common curatives types. Next will be a section on sulfur donors and their effect on the curing chemistry. Then peroxide curing will be covered, including the common available peroxides with their advantages and disadvantages along with a short section on co-agents. Finally, there will be sections on unconventional cure systems including resins cures and other unique cure chemistries.

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Managing an Effective Job Search: Resume Preparation


• Resume Preparation - the logic and format of creating an effective resume and tailoring it for specifi c job openings

The resume you send in is the most important part. It’s the one thing that get’s your foot in the door and it has to sell you. This webinar will give you examples of a good resume and one that is too wordy or needs to highlight your skills more.

Managing an Effective Job Search: Interviewing Skills


• Interviewing Skills - the structure and logic of screening interviews and site interviews and how to prepare effectively for them. It concludes with a brief discussion of assessing job offers.

Nervous? Been out of the job search game awhile? Take this webinar and learn what your body language is telling someone else. It’s also important to think about key interviewing questions ahead of time so you can answer them better, while more effectively giving a better picture of who you are.

Pricing can be found online at:www.rubber.org/online-educational-classes


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Dynamic Rubber Design 14 hours CEUs: 1.4

Day 1 – This introduction to Dynamic Rubber Design begins with the exploration of the properties of elastomers in general, and then their dynamic properties in particular. The complex response patterns of elastomers to dynamic inputs are described, and then the concepts of complex modulus, elastic and loss moduli, and loss tangent are explained both in theory and in practice. Testing procedures for rubber in dynamic stress are described. Comparisons and contrasts of dynamic responses for different kinds of elastomers are made. Some aspects of use of rubber in dynamic application are discussed, as a lead-in to Day 2 of the course

Day 2 – Introduces design applications in vibration isolation, shock absorption and load bearing cases. Continuing on from the Day 1 discussion of dynamic properties of elastomers, the presentation will include stiffness, incompressibility and non-linearity effects and damping of elastomer mounts. Component design equations are introduced for shear, compressionand tube form mountings. Internal heat generation and fatigue considerations are discussed. Practical design details are discussed and numerous design examples are included.

Molding of Rubber 7 hours CEUs: .7

This course is an introduction to one of the main processes in the industry, the forming and vulcanization of rubber products by use of molds. After an introduction to basic rubber technology, we will explore the major variations of the molding process, which are compression, transfer, and injection molding, as well as some minor variations within each of these types. Types and variations of molding equipment will be discussed, and elements of mold design will be presented as well.

Relating compound processing evaluations with likely performancein molding will be performed. The problems encountered in molding and in optimizing the molding process for both quality and throughput will be explored.

Intermediate to Advanced Compounding and Testing of Rubber 18 hours CEUs: 1.8

This course is an in depth coverage of rubber compounding and testing. It will include classroom, laboratory and factory experiences. Classroom subjects include elastomers, fi llers/reinforcement, plasticizers/process aids, antidegradants, cure systems, adhesion, foaming agents, and fl ame reardants, compound design, warehouse storage and useful references. Testing laboratory subjects will include process testing, physical properties, abrasion, aged physical properties, low temperature properties, dynamic testing, adhesion, ozone/weathering testing, chemical analytics, and microscopy. Processing subjects will include mixing, milling, calendering, extrusion and molding.

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This seminar will benefi t mixing managers and supervisors, quality control engineers, and laboratory managers and supervisors.

Introduction to Compounding and Testing of Elastomers

8 hours CEUs: .8

This seminar will present an overview of compounding elastomers.It will present a description and review of the functionality of the various compounding ingredients used to formulate a rubber compound, their advantages and disadvantages, in order to achieve a desired level of compound performance properties. Materials discussed include elastomers, fi llers, curing agents, plasticizers and antioxidants.

This is an applied seminar which emphasizes practical approachesto real world compounding problems. Theory and mechanisms are presented where they are helpful to allow the compounder to develop a model to predict behavior and responses.

The objectives of this seminar: • provide overview of practical aspects of compounding elastomers

• provide help in selecting elastomers

• provide opportunities for one-on-one dialog beyond general class interest

• utilize class expertise as a resource

• provide references/contacts for you to use as future questions arise

Introduction to Rubber Processing 7 hours CEUs: .7

We will look at the effects certain compounding ingredients have on the processing and mixing of a rubber compound. Mixing will cover both 2 roll mixing and internal mixers. We’ll review the different ‘process’ tests such a rheology and learn what they mean to the processing of a compound. Also discussed will be molding (compression, injection and transfer) and extrusion/calendaring (and curing of these parts).

The objectives of this course:

• provide an overview of steps involved in the processing of a rubber compound

• provide an understanding of basic rubber ‘processing’ tests

• troubleshoot common problems associated with processing elastomers

• provide opportunities for one on one dialog and references/ contacts for you to use as future questions arise

Rubber Mixing: Current and Future Technology

4 hours CEUs: .4

This seminar will show the compounder the tools that are available for use to control the rubber mixing process. Issues such as quality of the raw materials, intermediates, mixing process and the fi nal compound will be discussed. The ultimate goal of this session is to provide exposure to the tools to allow the rubber compound manufacturer to show batch-to-batch consistency.

The Rubber Mixing Seminar will include:

• a session on the infl uence of various mixing parameters such as rotor design, rotor speed and material addition schemes on the mixing of rubber and some factors and their affect on material uniformity/consistency.

• a best practices discussion of the mixing operation.

• an outlook to future mixing technology.

This seminar will benefi t mixing managers and supervisors, qualitycontrol engineers, and laboratory managers and supervisors.

The ultimate goal of this session is to provide exposure to the tools that will allow the rubber compound manufacturer to improve batch-to-batch consistency.

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance

7 hours CEUs: .7

The objective of the Fundamentals of Color and Appearance course is to get a basic understanding of how to communicate and control color. Topics in this course include basic color vocabulary, color concepts on light sources, visual and numeric assessment, how an object interacts with color, and appearance and setting tolerances.

Agenda: Basic Color Theory: object, observer, source

Appearance: grain, gloss, texture and color

Color Instruments

Assessment: instrumental and visual

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Engineering with Rubber: An Introduction

14 hours CEUs: 1.4

This course will introduce engineers and others to the basics of elastomeric materials and their use as engineering materials.

Day 1 – Rubber As An Engineering Material Introduction - What Polymers Are, How They Behave

Elastomers - What Makes Them Up, How They Differ From Plastics

Rubber Compounds - What Are They?

Properties of Rubber - Their Standard Characteristics

Processing Rubber - Making the Product

Bonding - Sometimes Essential

Engineering Properties - Flexing, Environmental Resistance, Life

Dynamic Properties - Stress/Strain Responses, Test Methods

Quality Control - How to Know It’s Right

Specifi cations - What They Mean and Don’t Mean

Day 2 – Product Design Considerations Introduction to Design Applications Rubber as an Engineering Material Vibration Isolation/Shock Absorption Load Bearing Applications Seals

Dynamic Mechanical Properties Stiffness Incompressibility and Shape Factor Linear vs. Non-Linear - Linear/stiffening/Buckling (Softening) Modulus - Frequency/Strain/Temperature Damping Defi nitions Transmissibility Compression Set/Drift/Relaxation

Component Design Shear Mount Bending Effects Compression Mount Tube Form – Radial/Torsional/Cocking Parallel vs. Serial Mountings Use of Shims in Laminates Inclined Mountings Internal Heat Generation Fatigue Considerations

Vibration Isolation Focalized Systems

Shock Isolation Dynamic Environments

Practical Design Details Design for uniform stress Dimensional tolerances Installation Causes of Failure

Typical Mountings

Flexible Couplings

Seals


Chemistry and Technology of Polymeric Materials Used in Medical Device

8 hours CEUs: .8

The course begins with an overview of the FDA systems, terminology and guidance documents for: classifi cations of devices, obtaining FDA approvals and pre-clinical testing, including biocompatibility and biodurability testing. Included by example in the foregoing and throughout the course are a broad range of medical devices, which are manufactured wholly or substantially from elastomeric and plastic polymeric materials. These include medical latex items such as: gloves, catheters, condoms; urethane, silicone, polyamide and polyolefi n catheters; thermoplastic elastomeric blood tubing; syringes and associatedaccessories; UHMW and polyurethane orthopedic implants; plastic bottles, packaging and closures; and others.

Key properties, chemical characteristics, and testing and analyticalmethods related to requisite performance characteristics of materials used in a range of products are discussed. Finally, the course reviews methods of material modifi cation through chemical backbone modifi cations, surface treatments, incorporationof nano materials to achieve properties such as anti-microbial properties, electrical conductivity, improved blood compatibility and/or improved biodurabilty.

Those Who Should Attend:

This is intended as an introductory course for materials, quality and engineering personnel who have limited knowledge of rubber and plastic materials used in medical devices. The course may also be useful to management or sales professionals new to the medical device fi eld. There are no suggested technicalpre-requisites for this course, one should need only have a general knowledge of rubber and plastics terminology to derive a signifi cant benefi t.

Compounding of Fluoroelastomers

2 hours CEUs: .2

This class will give a brief introduction to the compounding of fl uoroelastomers (FKMs). FKMs are high performance elastomers well noted for their heat and chemical resistance. Topics covered will include selection of the proper fl uoroelastomer polymer, cure systems, compounding ingredients, processing, markets and applications.

Chemistry and Technology of Polyurethane Elastomers

4 hours or 8 hours CEUs: .4 or .8

The course focuses on the fundamentals of elastomeric polyurethanes such as those used in coatings adhesives, sealants or elastomers (“CASE”). The course includes identifi cation of major raw materials, an introduction to polymer chemistry and chemical structure-property relationships in elastomeric polyurethanes. Testing and analysis techniques, typical formulary and key processing methods are discussed in thecontext key markets such as medical device, oil fi eld, materials handling, architectural, and materials handling applications.


Product engineers, managers, quality professionals and Jr. or Sr. level chemists. Suggested pre-requisites include general technical aptitude and general familiarity of technical terminology related to chemistry and rubber or plastic materials.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction: CASE market overview

2. Polymer and functional group chemistry of polyurethanes

3. Structure-property relationships and key raw materials

4. Testing and analytical methods

5. Processing Methods

6. Case examples of typical polyurethane formulary.Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learningevents, and a certifi cate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certifi ed.

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Engineering with Rubber

7 hours CEUs: .7

This course is specifi cally prepared for engineers who are not especially familiar with elastomers and their engineering properties. The basics of elastomer chemistry and processing will be presented, after which a more detailed examination of engineering properties and the behavior of elastomers in engineering applications will be examined. The goal of the instruction is to fi rst help engineers understand the underlying chemistry and processing of elastomers. Second, to learn what kind of engineering properties characterize elastomers and how those properties may be best utilized in engineering applications.

Silicone Basics4 hours

CEUs: .4

This course will cover the following topics:

• Silicone Characteristics and Benefi ts • Different Types (focus primarily on VMQ, not fl uro or phenyl) • How it is Made • Why it is Different Than Other Materials • Curing • Silica Powders • Additives for Different Properties and Applications • HCR Processing • LSR Differences – Properties and Processing • Q&A

Introduction to Dispersions

4 hours CEUs: .4

This course will start with a detailed explanation about how dispersion is accomplished in rubber, including both liquids and solids. Next, each type of dispersion will be studied, including the common carriers and their capabilities. When discussing the polymer bound dispersion, several polymer types and combination will be examined. Finally, each type of dispersion will be explored as to their benefi ts and limitations.

Internal Mixers and Mixing Parameters

6 hours CEUs: .6

This presentation covers a number of topics dealing with Internal Mixers and Mixing Parameters (the things that affect rubber mixing). It starts off with a brief history of mixing equipment, goes into what an internal mixer is and some of its different options. It covers the different types of rotors and how they differ, then spends a great deal of time looking into the infl uence of various mechanical and non-mechanical parameters and the effects they have on rubber mixing, production uniformity, wear and damage, the mixing process. It fi nishes with actual examples of problems encountered in the fi eld, what caused them and how they were resolved.

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Selecting The Right Elastomer For Your Sealing Application 2 hours or 4 hours CEUs: .2 or .4

We will review the different elastomers and how they compare to each other. We will look at chemical compatibility, thermal properties and mechanical properties of elastomers used in sealing applications. Also discussed will be how to specify elastomers for your application, service conditions to consider and ‘cost vs value’ in selecting an elastomer.

Chemical Compatibility Testing (and Interpreting Chemical Resistance Charts) 2 hours CEUs: .2

We will review chemical compatibility testing of elastomers and look at some of the different resources being used in the industry. Topics covered will include a review on the different elastomers and how monomer composition can effect chemical resistance, polymer selection and how compounding can effect chemical resistance. We’ll review some of the chemical resistance charts being used and try to answer some frequently asked questions on chemical resistance.

Chemistry and Technology of Functional Coatings for Medical Devices 4 hours CEUs: .4

The course focuses on coatings and other secondary treatments of medical devices where the coating or treatment is intended to impart; anti-static, low friction, low wear, anti-microbial, anti-thrombogenic, or other functional property not inherent in the devices material of construction. The discussion focuses primarily on polymeric substrates such as catheters, introducers, blood pumps, orthopedic devices, wound care, and other implantable and non-implantable devices. Technologies discussed include; pharma based systems such as heparin and antibiotic types; hydrophilics based on PVP, PEG, PEO type structures; biomimetics and other polymer surfactants; silver and ceramic based systems; and fl uoro and silicone modifi ers.



Course Outline:

1. Introduction and market overview

2. Overview of physics, chemistry and/or physiology of anti-stats, antimicrobials, anti-thrombogenic treatments.

3. Chemistry and technology of commercially signifi cant systems.

4. Review of emerging technologies.

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Compounding, Mixing, Curing and Testing of Rubber

12 hours CEUs: 1.2

This two-day course covers an Introduction to Polymer Science: NR, SBR and Polybutadiene Rubber; Introduction to Compounding: Mixing, Carbon Black, Vulcanization, Specialty Elastomers, Tack and Adhesion; and the Physical Testing of Elastomer Procedures and Signifi cance. There is also a group discussion and problem solving session.

Anyone interested in an introductory seminar on rubber should attend.

Intermediate to Advanced Compounding and Testing of Rubber 18 hours CEUs: 1.8

Be sure to attend this two-day seminar which reviews the most commonly used rubber test procedures in the rubber industry today. It also discusses the nature of tests, why the tests are performed, interoretation and how this information can be used to improve rubber fabrication. This course covers all the major physical and chemical tests, as well as various standard practices.

The seminar is ideal for a wide variety of individuals including: rubber technologists, rubber chemists, compounders, process engineers, laboratory technicians, supervisors and managers, quality assurance managers and engineers, shop foremen, technical salespeople, rubber producers and users, or anyone with the need to understand these commonly used ASTM methods.


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This seminar will benefi t mixing managers and supervisors, quality control engineers and laboratory managers and supervisors.

Introduction to Compounding and Testing of Elastomers

8 hours CEUs: .8

This seminar will present an overview of compounding elastomers.It will present a description and review of the functionality of the various compounding ingredients used to formulate a rubber compound, their advantages and disadvantages, in order to achieve a desired level of compound performance properties. Materials discussed include elastomers, fi llers, curing agents, plasticizers and antioxidants.

This is an applied seminar which emphasizes practical approachesto real world compounding problems. Theory and mechanisms are presented where they are helpful to allow the compounder to develop a model to predict behavior and responses.

The objectives of this seminar: • provide overview of practical aspects of compounding elastomers

• provide help in selecting elastomers

• provide opportunities for one-on-one dialog beyond general class interest

• utilize class expertise as a resource

• provide references/contacts for you to use as future questions arise

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Failure Analysis of Rubber and Plasticsby Physical and Chemical Methods 4 hours CEUs: .4

This is a materials testing and analysis course which covers a wide range of thermoset and thermoplastic elastomeric materials, as well as engineering plastic materials. The course is divided into four sections: Section 1 begins the course with a brief overview of polymeric materials based on typical properties as relate to intended end uses. Next in section 1, in order to provide a basis for chemical analysis, discussions of the basic chemical functional group concepts as related to the polymer backbone are presented. Sections 2 and 3 give a basic introduction to physical testing and chemical analysis methods respectively. Physical testing including: tensile and tear testing, abrasion testing, ozone and other environmental resistance test, stress crack testing and a range of predictive testing methods. Analytical and instrumental methods covered includes: polymer identifi cation by simple wet chemistry methods, as well as more advanced methods such as FT-IR, NMR, state of cure analysis, microscopic and X-ray analysis methods, and chromatographic methods for identifi cation of additive. Finally, section 4 presents a series of case studies related to a broad range of actual failure analysis including tires, cast polyurethane parts, medical devices, automotive parts, hose and tubing, sporting goods and the like.


Materials and quality technicians and Jr level chemists looking to expand their knowledge and skill set related to testing and analysis. Product engineers, managers and quality professionals desiring to expand their knowledge of what tests or analysis to request and/or desiring better understanding of the signifi cance and interpretation of laboratory results. Pre-requisites; general technical aptitude and general familiarity of technical terminology related to rubber and plastic materials.


7 hours CEUs: .7

This course will be a comprehensive review on the chemistry of rubber curing. It will include sulfur curing along with the majority of the common and not so common curatives types. Next will be a section on sulfur donors and their effect on the curing chemistry. Then peroxide curing will be covered, including the common available peroxides with their advantages and disadvantages along with a short section on co-agents. Finally, there will be sections on unconventional cure systems including resins cures and other unique cure chemistries.

Introduction to Rubber Bonding

7 hours CEUs: .7

If your operations include or will include the bonding of rubbercompounds to solid substrates (metals, plastics, etc.) and you want to learn about the chemistry, mechanics and overall methods for achieving and evaluating such bonds, this course will expose you to all those subjects and more.

The course material will cover:

• the history and evolution of rubber bonding.

• test methods for rubber bonds and their meaning.

• how various bond chemistries work and interact with vulcanization chemistry.

• examples of bonding studies.

• specialized new bonding technologies.

• troubleshooting the bonding process.

Introduction to Carbon Black: Manufacture, Testing and Infl uence on Rubber Compound Properties

4 hours CEUs: .4

This course will introduce the attendee to the basics of the most important fi ller used in rubber compounds. A brief history of carbonblack will be provided from its original purpose as a pigment through the discovery of its substantial reinforcing properties innatural rubber compounds to its current status as the largest volumefi ller used in tires and most other rubber products today. The coursewill cover the following aspects of carbon black technology: the various methods of producing carbon black with most emphasis on the furnace process, colloidal, chemical and pellet property testing, dispersion testing, and the infl uence of carbon black structure and surface area properties on rubber compounds.

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Chemistry and Technology of Polyurethane Elastomers

4 hours or 8 hours CEUs: .4 or .8

The course focuses on the fundamentals of elastomeric polyurethanes such as those used in coatings adhesives, sealants or elastomers (“CASE”). The course includes identifi cation of major raw materials, an introduction to polymer chemistry and chemical structure-property relationships in elastomeric polyurethanes. Testing and analysis techniques, typical formulary and key processing methods are discussed in thecontext key markets such as medical device, oil fi eld, materials handling, architectural, and materials handling applications.



Course Outline:

1. Introduction: CASE market overview

2. Polymer and functional group chemistry of polyurethanes

3. Structure-property relationships and key raw materials

4. Testing and analytical methods

5. Processing Methods

6. Case examples of typical polyurethane formulary.


4 hours CEUs: .4

This course will start with a detailed explanation about how dispersion is accomplished in rubber, including both liquids and solids. Next, each type of dispersion will be studied, including the common carriers and their capabilities. When discussing the polymer bound dispersion, several polymer types and combination will be examined. Finally, each type of dispersion will be explored as to their benefi ts and limitations.

Introduction to Performance Minerals and Mineral Fillers in Rubber Compounding

4 hours CEUs: .4

The scope of this course will discuss all Functional Minerals and fi llers used in Rubber Compounding. Minerals covered will be Calcium Carbonates, Kaolins, Talcs, Micas, Barytes, Aluminum Trihydrates, and other fi llers. We will explain how to select the right mineral for your compound and application. We will discuss the different synergies of combining minerals in compounding. We will also cover how each mineral reacts with differentelastomers and applications and recommended loadings. Synthetic minerals and fi llers will not be covered in this course.

Introduction to Design of Experiments

8 hours or 16 hours CEUs: .8 or 1.6

If you are a compounder, chemist, process engineer, factory troubleshooter, manufacturing supervisor, research or technical manager, you should consider this seminar.

This seminar focuses on: • Review of Basic Statistics

• What are Designed Experiments

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Dynamic Rubber Design 14 hours CEUs: 1.4

Day 1 – This introduction to Dynamic Rubber Design begins with the exploration of the properties of elastomers in general, and then their dynamic properties in particular. The complex response patterns of elastomers to dynamic inputs are described, and then the concepts of complex modulus, elastic and loss moduli, and loss tangent are explained both in theory and in practice. Testing procedures for rubber in dynamic stress are described. Comparisons and contrasts of dynamic responses for different kinds of elastomers are made. Some aspects of use of rubber in dynamic application are discussed, as a lead-in to Day 2 of the course.

Day 2 – Introduces design applications in vibration isolation, shock absorption and load bearing cases. Continuing on from the Day 1 discussion of dynamic properties of elastomers, the presentation will include stiffness, incompressibility and non-linearity effects and damping of elastomer mounts. Component design equations are introduced for shear, compression and tube form mountings. Internal heat generation and fatigue considerations are discussed. Practical design details are discussed and numerous design examples are included.

Chemistry and Technology of Polymeric Materials Used in Medical Device

8 hours CEUs: .8

The course begins with an overview of the FDA systems, terminology and guidance documents for: classifi cations of devices, obtaining FDA approvals and pre-clinical testing, including biocompatibility and biodurability testing. Included by example in the foregoing and throughout the course are a broad range of medical devices, which are manufactured wholly or substantially from elastomeric and plastic polymeric materials. These include medical latex items such as: gloves, catheters, condoms; urethane, silicone, polyamide and polyolefi n catheters; thermoplastic elastomeric blood tubing; syringes and associatedaccessories; UHMW and polyurethane orthopedic implants; plastic bottles, packaging and closures; and others.

Key properties, chemical characteristics, and testing and analyticalmethods related to requisite performance characteristics of materials used in a range of products are discussed. Finally, the course reviews methods of material modifi cation through chemical backbone modifi cations, surface treatments, incorporationof nano materials to achieve properties such as anti-microbial properties, electrical conductivity, improved blood compatibility and/or improved biodurabilty.


This is intended as an introductory course for materials, qualityand engineering personnel who have limited knowledge of rubber and plastic materials used in medical devices. The course may also be useful to management or sales professionals new to the medical device fi eld. There are no suggested technical pre-requisites for this course, one should need only have a general knowledge of rubber and plastics terminology to derive a signifi cant benefi t.

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4 hours CEUs: .4

This course will start with a detailed explanation on how dispersionis accomplished in rubber, including both liquids and solids. Next, each type of dispersion will be studied, including the common carriers and their capabilities. When discussing the polymer bound dispersion, several polymer types and combination will be examined. Finally, each type of dispersion will be explored as to their benefi ts and limitations.

Chemical Structures and Viscoelasticity of Rubber

4 hours CEUs: .4

This course is designed to focus on the chemistry of rubber and the other compound ingredients and their effects on viscoelasticityrather than the mathematical models and laboratory methods of measuring rubber viscoelasticity. The viscoelastic models, theories and defi nitions are covered, but the main focus is on the rubber compounding side. The viscoelastic properties of non-tire mechanical goods and tires are discussed, versus their performance properties.

Course Outline:

1. Viscoelastic Theory – Elastic and Viscous Behavior

a. Hooke’s Law b. Newton Dashpot Model c. Brownian Motion d. Maxwell Model e. Kelvin-Voigt Model

2. Elastomer Phases with Temperature Change

a. Glassy Region b. Glass Transition Region (Tg) c. Rubber Region d. Flow Region e. Time-Temperature Superposition Theory

3. Viscoelastic Properties Defi nitions

a. Elastic Modulus b. Viscous Modulus c. Tan Delta d. Complex Modulus e. Loss Compliance

4. Laboratory Measurement of Viscoelastic Properties

5. Laboratory Viscoelastic Properties for Non-tire Rubber Applications

6. Laboratory Viscoelastic Properties for Tire Applications

7. Elastomer Chemical Structure and Viscoelastic Properties

a. Elastomer Backbone Flexibility b. Bulkiness of the Side Groups c. Steric Hindrance d. Flexibility of Side Groups e. Symmetry of Side Groups f. Homogeneous Versus Heterogeneous Elastomers g. Molecular Weight h. Elastomer Branching i. Polymer Chemical Modifi cation

8. Common Rubber Chemical Structures and Glass Transition Temperatures

a. SBR, styrene butadiene rubber b. BR, butadiene rubber c. EPDM, ethylene propylene diene rubber d. IIR, CIIR, CIIR, butyl, bromobutyl and chlorobutyl rubbers e. NBR, HNBR, XNBR, butadiene acrylonitrile rubbers f. CR, polychloroprene rubber g. CSM, chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber h. ECO, epichlorohydrin rubber i. ACM, polyacrylic rubber j. MQ, VMQ, PMQ, PVMQ, FVMQ, silicone rubbers k. AEM, ethylene acrylic rubber l. FKM, fl uorocarbon rubber

9. Non-rubber Rubber Compound Ingredients and Viscoelastic Properties

a. Carbon Black b. Mineral Fillers c. Plasticizers, Oils and Process Aids

10. Vulcanization System and Viscoelastic Properties


7 hours CEUs: .7

This course will be a comprehensive review on the chemistry of rubber curing. It will include sulfur curing along with the majority of the common and not so common curatives types. Next will be a section on sulfur donors and their effect on the curing chemistry.Then peroxide curing will be covered, including the common available peroxides with their advantages and disadvantages along with a short section on co-agents. Finally, there will be sections on unconventional cure systems including resins cures and other unique cure chemistries.


Material Considerations for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Products

7 hours CEUs: .7

This course is designed for engineers, chemists, material designers and supply chain specialists who are interested in learning more about materials that are used in pharmaceutical applications. There is a variety of regulations and expectations for these materials. After an overview of these is presented, in-depth training will focus on the selection and qualifi cation of materials.

Learning objectives for this course include:

• developing an understanding of regulatory and industry expectations for materials used in pharmaceutical applications.

• learning how to use various tools to effectively select and test materials.

• becoming familiar with practical approaches to meet regulatory and industry expectations.

Silicone Basics 4 hours CEUs: .4

This course will cover the following topics:

• Silicone Characteristics and Benefi ts

• Different Types (focus primarily on VMQ, not fl uro or phenyl)

• How it is Made

• Why it is Different Than Other Materials

• Curing

• Silica Powders

• Additives for Different Properties and Applications

• HCR Processing

• LSR Differences – Properties and Processing

• Q&A

Rubber Bonding - Intro to Application 14 hours CEUs: 1.4

If your operations include or will include the bonding of rubbercompounds to solid substrates (metals, plastics, etc.) and you want to learn about the chemistry, mechanics and overall methods for achieving and evaluating such bonds, this course will expose you to all those subjects and more. You will progress through learning the theories of bonding to detailed discussions of actual factory practices for consistent, durable bonds.

The fi rst day of the course will cover:

• the history and evolution of rubber bonding.

• test methods for rubber bonds and their meaning.

• how various bond chemistries work and interact with vulcanization chemistry.

• examples of bonding studies.

• specialized new bonding technologies.

• basic troubleshooting the bonding process.

The second day will progress into much more detailed examination of the nuts and bolts of:

• the many varieties of available primers and adhesives.

• selection of particular adhesives for both different types of elastomers and different molding methods.

• a thorough examination of the kinds of surface preparations needed to optimize bond strength.

• discussion of various application methods for adhesives and the required equipment.

• more discussion of bond testing and evaluation.

• analysis of poor or failed bonds and how it can lead to discovery of a robust bonding technique.

Material Selection 4 hours or 8 hours CEUs: .4 or .8

We can review your existing part design or new product for robustness while suggesting alternate materials for cost reduction. We provide suggestions that will help you mold better arts, reduce scrap rates and ultimately lead to a less costly launch of a new product.

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Haz Com Training with OSHA’s Globally Harmonized Standard (GHS) 8 hours CEUs: .8

The implementation of the GHS impacts virtually every employer in the U.S. It establishes new rules for hazardous chemicals in transportation, workplace use and consumer use.

Key points of change include:

• the replacement of Material Safety Data Sheets with Safety Data Sheets.

• new hazard symbols or pictograms.

• new labels and labeling requirements.

• new standardized hazard classifi cations.

• new universal 4 digit codes for identifying chemical information.

OSHA began the switch to the GHS in Sept. 2006 to improve worker safety and health by increasing the quality and consistencyof information provided to workers, employers and chemical users by adopting a standardized approach to hazard classifi cation.

The government safety organization believes updating the HCS will result in the prevention of 318 non-lost-workday injuries and illnesses, 203 lost-workday injuries and illnesses, 64 chronic illnesses and 43 fatalities. The net benefi ts of the proposed rule are estimated to be $754 million annually.

Preliminarily, estimates for the total annualized cost of compliancewith the proposed rule are approximately $97 million.

OSHA requires all employers to train employees on the new elements of the GHS, in addition to the previous requirements of the HCS standard.

Laboratory Safety 2 hours CEUs: .2

This course will review the following:

• personal protection equipment

• machine safety-mills, mixers, presses, calendars

• chemical handling-MSDS reviews-chemical disposal-labeling

• tcsa right to know

• ergomonics

• general site safety

Protecting Your Intellectual Property 4 hours CEUs: .4

Topic 1: Documenting Your Ideas

What to document. Why document? How to document. How long to keep documentation. What not to document.

Topic 2: Patent vs. Trade Secret – What’s the difference?

What is a patent, how do you get one, what does a patent do (and not do) for you? What is a trade secret, how do you establish and protect one, what does a trade secret do (and not do) for you? How do you decide which is better?

Topic 3: Protecting Technology From Off-Shore Misappropriation

What legal procedures are available for protecting your technologyin foreign countries? In addition (where appropriate legal mechanisms are unavailable or inadequate), what practical steps can be taken to protect your innovations and trade secret formulations, processes and know-how from misappropriation by low-cost, off-shore production partners or licensees?

Topic 4: What About Contractors, Former Colleagues and Other Culprits?

How to keep your technology from walking out the door with contractors or departing employees. Confl ict between former employers’ legitimately protectable trade secrets vs. former employees’ right to make a living using experience gained from previous jobs. Criminal theft of trade secrets (What to Do When the Wolf’s Already Been Through the Door).

Who Should Attend?

Business and technical people at various levels: CTOs; VPs or Managers of Engineering or R&D; Development, Design or Production Engineers; Chemists; Lab Personnel; Project Managers; Marketing and M&A Strategists; Sales Personnel; Supply Chain Personnel

Rubber Recycling & Applications 7 hours CEUs: .7

The following topics will be covered: Basics of Recycled Rubber, Market Trends, Recycling Processes, Applications of Recycled Rubber, Testing, Cost Factors, Compounding with Recycled Rubber and Fire Hazard Prevention and Control in Recycled Rubber Processing,Storage and Applications. This seminar is designed for rubber recyclers, rubber recycling equipment managers, engineers, R&D and marketing personnel working in rubber recycling.


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Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learningevents, and a certifi cate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certifi ed.

Project Management

8 hours CEUs: .8

By managing projects from conception through successful launch, this service provides expertise in conjunction with equipment selection.

Orbital works in a total project management capacity or in a complementary fashion with the client’s internal team on special projects and strategic initiatives.

• Cradle to Grave - New Concepts, Plastic Parts

• Tooling Transfers

• Turn-key Systems Integration

• Machine Transfers

Product Development – a Portfolio Management Approach

4 hours CEUs: .4

Are you managing your resources or are they managing you? You gain a clear understanding of portfolio management importance and integration with other management processes through exposure to best practice methods and tools. You learn the difference between portfolio and bucket management, plus when to apply each and which strategy works for new and developing markets vs. mature markets. Rounding out the workshopis an opportunity for you to share experiences and concerns.

In this 4-hour workshop, managers responsible for the development of new product initiatives learn how to:

• analyze business and development programs.

• focus limited corporate resources.

• satisfy signifi cant internal and external demands.

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How to Get Better Sales Results From Your Marketing Efforts 4 hours CEUs: .4

As a business professional or sales and marketing executive responsible for the success of your product or business, you always need to:

• fi nd cost-effective ways to increase awareness and warm up cold calls.

• increase lead generation to more quickly convert a prospect into a customer.

• improve your marketing skills by using press releases in non-traditional ways.

• reduce your overall advertising budget without sacrifi cing effectiveness.

• develop more targeted direct response marketing campaigns.

In just 4 hours, you will leave this workshop better equipped to:

• develop a marketing program that pays for itself.

• write press releases that get results.

• evaluate marketing programs to suggest improvements that increase results and not the budget.

• measure marketing responses to more clearly quantify those results.

Excel® Tools & Tricks for Sales & Marketing Professionals

4 hours - Basic 4 hours - Advanced CEUs: .4

Whether you are a “Power User” of Excel® or just an average daily user who works with spreadsheets, this workshop will provide strategies to use Excel® more effi ciently and effectively to enhance productivity and leverage business data that already exists in your company systems. Often, the downsizing of departments and consolidation of companies within the rubber industry lead to independent databases of information. Data management and analysis tools within Excel® can be used as a bridge to legacy data systems and provide those who master such tools with a real competitive advantage in the marketplace. Excel® is not only a tool to calculate business data, but a strategicweapon to communicate data observations and react more quickly to market changes.

Attendees of this workshop will gain skills in these areas:

• How to work smarter (not harder) through proper planning and layout techniques- designing the spreadsheet with the end message in mind

• How to use pivot tables and pivot charts to identify trends and opportunities, strategically communicate the data’s message and support your recommendations

• Using database tools (Sort, Filter, Subtotals, Data Validation) to more quickly consolidate and summarize data from multiple sources

• How to effectively share workbooks, protect from data loss, and track changes made by other team members

• Use of advanced analysis tools (Solver, Goal Seek & Scenario Manager) to set up business models for sales mixes, staff scheduling or other management decisions

• Understanding how the above tools will allow you to add value to your company’s bottom line and be more successful in your daily business decisions

This seminar will benefi t any user of Excel®, including sales and marketing staff, business managers, technical managers and researchers, or owners/principals. A basic foundation of Excel® is needed as the pace will not be that of a novice user. Attendees will leave with a workbook outlining the tools discussed with examples relevant to the industry, allowing them to put into action what they learned immediately. Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learning

events, and a certifi cate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certifi ed.


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Rubber Division, ACS Training Delivery Options Classroom CoursesFrom two days to several weeks in duration, these in-person courses teach essential skills, methods and tools for improving process, product and business performance. These courses are great if you want live learning with the physical presence of an instructor and other students. Rubber Division, ACS offers CEUs for classroom courses.

OnlineThree online courses are available, which can be taken at your own pace. This is an affordable option for those who need fl exibility, but don’t want to sacrifi ce quality. The Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Online Courses are issued CEUs from The University of Akron upon completion.

Blended Learning This is a mix of classroom and online learning, blended as you wish to meet your unique training needs. All blended programs are customized for the learner and their organization based on their needs, and pricing refl ects their specifi c confi guration.

Remote Learning Sometimes you can’t physically attend a class, however, can participate as if you were there via live webcam. Some courses offer this option to students who need to learn, but don’t have the opportunity to travel. Regional Courses: These are courses offered throughout the United States in various regions as outlined by our Rubber Groups. Topics are selected based on the industries in those regions and are designed to bring the new technology and information closer to the people and companies who need it.

Webinars Webinars are self-paced 60-90 minute PowerPoints with an instructor voice over to explain the concepts and prime your thinking to get you ready for the longer developed courses on the same topics. Six webinars are offered and they can be taken at your own pace. There is no completion certifi cate for the webinars. This is an affordable option for those who need fl exibility, but don’t want to sacrifi ce quality.

Customized Sometimes a company wants their New Hire Training developed by us and branded to their company. We can work with you to develop this, as well as to specifi cally design our course to your company and the machinery you use. We also run across training that needs to be delivered in different regions and to people speaking different languages. We do our best to accommodate this and will work with you on customizing your training needs.

Open Access This is a Members Only benefi t. Access free webinars for individual use. Go to www.rubber.org/store, sign in using your email and password, then click the Free Webinars tab.

Contact Christie Robinson, MEd, Education and Publications Manager, at [email protected] for more information.

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