EpdMix
Resource-Efficient Lightweight Construction in Elastomer Applications
Process optimization to enhance compound quality and efficiency in EPDM applications.
Request a DataLabMotivation EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) is a crucial synthetic rubber used in various industries, such as automotive, roofing, and electrical insulation. The quality of EPDM heavily depends on the mixing process, which requires meticulous control to ensure uniform ingredient distribution and achieve desired properties with minimal energy and mixing time, optimizing both economic and ecological considerations.
Project Approach
The main goals of EpdMix are to reduce mixing time and energy consumption while improving compound quality. The approach involves:
- Developing a response surface model to optimize process parameters with fewer experiments.
- Enhancing mixing efficiency to ensure consistent material properties and performance.
- Applying optimized mixer designs and process controls to achieve more efficient and lower-cost mixing.
Project Partners
- IKV (Institute for Plastics Processing)
- Palaimon GmbH