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How is Natural Rubber Boosting the Economic Growth of Southeast Asia?

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  Hevea brasiliensis or natural rubber tree's native place is the Amazon region. More specifically, it is native to Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Peru. If that is the case, then how did it come to Southeast Asia?   Henry Wickham was known to "smuggle" 70,000 rubber tree seeds. He sent the seeds to the Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew, England). Moreover, seeds were distributed in British colonies, including Singapore, Malaysia, and others.  After the successful cultivation of natural rubber seeds, rapid expansion took place in the early 20th Century. Successful cultivation helped sell quality rubber at a competitive natural rubber sheet price. And now? Southeast Asia is known to produce almost 80% of the world's natural rubber .   Understanding the Contribution of Natural Rubber to Southeast Asia's Economy Boost in Sustainable Practices:  The emerging sustainability trends in the world make people choose natural rubber. In addition, th...

Are You Aware About the Insulating Properties of Nitrile Rubber?

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  How do you enhance comfort in ever-changing temperatures? What about the constant buzzing and squeaking sounds that your machines make? Do you know that a two-word answer can be a solution to all your problems? "Nitrile Rubber"! Yes, it is indeed an unsung hero when it comes to insulation from temperature, noise, and electrical insulation. Read to know about the Insulating Power of Nitrile Rubber As soon as we talk about Nitrile rubber, its remarkable oil resistance comes to our minds. Nitrile rubber sheet is one of the most used industrial products. It has resistance against LPG, petrol, and diesel. As a result, it is suitable for the oil & gas industry. However, people are unaware of the insulating properties of NBR rubber. Thermal Insulation: Nitrile rubber resists heat transfer. Thus, its low thermal conductivity makes it an ideal thermal insulator. Nitrile rubber has long polymer chains. As a result, it does not allow the transfer of heat as metals. However, it ma...

5 reasons why the mining industry requires an abrasion-resistant rubber mining belt?

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Gravel, crushed stones, and slags can cause cuts and fraying of a rubber mining belt. As a result, it wears out more quickly. Any idea how expensive these repairs and replacements can be? Not only does this increase your maintenance costs, but it also lags your entire operations.   Do not worry, abrasion-resistant mining conveyor belts have got you covered! Abrasion-Resistant Rubber Mining Belt: A Mining Essential  Before going further into the topic, let us understand the concept of a "rubber mining belt". A rubber mining belt helps transport materials from one place to another. Instead of relying on manual efforts for material handling, it automates the process. However, let us check why it is a must-have in  the mining sector- 1) Abrasion resistance:  What abrasive materials does a rubber mining belt need to convey?  Ores  Coal  Crushed stones  Copper Blast furnace Ignite  Limestone  The repeated transportation of these abrasive...