Preventing Rubber Failures

Preventing Rubber Failures

Preventing Rubber Failures: How to Minimise Risks and Avoid Costly Consequences

Unexpected rubber and elastomeric material failures can lead to costly downtime, safety issues, and reputational damage. Understanding why these failures occur - and how to prevent them - is critical for protecting both your bottom line and product integrity.

In this infographic, our experts highlight the most common causes of rubber and elastomer failure and offer practical insights to help you avoid costly mistakes.

Why Rubber Failures Happen - and How You Can Prevent Them

At Smithers, we’ve investigated thousands of material and product failures, many of which stemmed from incorrect material selection early in the product development process. These poor decisions often go unnoticed until the manufacturing phase, leading to processing issues and unpredictable end-product performance - both of which can be disastrous.

What You'll Learn:

  • The primary causes of rubber and elastomer failure
  • How improper material selection during product development leads to performance issues
  • The critical importance of robust material specifications and scientific material selection in preventing failure
  • Failure analysis and how it can help you avoid future problems

Our experts have years of experience helping companies like yours avoid material-related failures by providing expert technical consultancy and rigorous material testing.
Working with Smithers helps you make informed decisions that safeguard product performance and prevent costly disruptions.

Download the infographic to learn more about how to avoid rubber failures and streamline your product development.
 

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