NEWS FROM GOODRICH-GULF
AMERIPOL FOR THE LONG BALL One of the most interesting uses of Ameripol rubber is for a thin covering of the "cushioned cork center" of all A. G. Spalding & Bros, baseballs. The cork and rubber center must be perfect in each ball to get the uniform bounce characteristics required for major league play. Ameripol meets the rigid quality requirements.
HUGE MACHINE SETS FAST PACE IN SYNTHETIC RUBBER DRYING This 40-foot long machine, at the Insti tute, West Virginia plant of GoodrichGulf, is the l a r g e s t production-scale extrusion dryer in the industry. The machine drastically cuts drying time, also delivers a polymer free of moisture and with low ash content to improve product quality. The extrusion dryer has a design capacity of 6 0 0 0 to 8 0 0 0 pounds per hour. Entire cycle time, from the time wet rubber enters the feed box until it passes through a pelletizing die, is 5 to ΙΟ m i n u t e s . D e v e l o p m e n t of this machine represents a major forward step in production of synthetic rubber.
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NEW AMERIPOL POLYMER EASIER TO PROCESS ...IMPROVES PRODUCT QUALITY Ameripol 4601 is a new polymer designed with medium-low viscosity to enable the fabricator to reduce processing time and power costs, and to elimi nate the need for costly peptizing agents. Physical properties compare favorably with those of a peptized high-viscosity polymer such as SBR 1502. This polymer permits easier mixing, smoother calen dering, faster extrusion. The polymer exhibits less shrinkage and improved smoothness and quality. The elimination of peptizing agents not only reduces cost, but avoids a possible source of discoloring.
For many types of rubber products including sponge, floor tile, soling and heels, mats, and extrusions, you can switch to Ameripol 4601 and obtain equal or improved physical properties, while reducing processing costs. This new polymer is another result of Goodrich-Gulf's continuing product development program which can help you in fabrication or use of synthetic rubber polymers. Polymer evaluations and test data are available through Goodrich-Gulf Technical Service* Address: 1717 East Ninth Street, Cleveland 14, Ohio,
AMERIPOL 4 6 0 1 has ideal qualities for many products • Light Color • Low Viscosity • Good Physical Properties • Low Water Absorption
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