RUBBER GETS A "COMPLETE PHYSICAL CHECKUP" AT GOODRICH-GULF SALES SERVICE LABORATORY These scenes are representative of dozens of special tests conducted at the G-G Sales Service Laboratory for the benefit of our customers. Here polymers are checked in different compounds to measure the properties needed in individual applications. Problems are
thoroughly analyzed so that sound technical recommendations can be made. Evaluations and special tests on polymers you use are available to you through Goodrich-Gulf Technical Service. Address: 1717 East Ninth Street, Cleveland 14, Ohio.
Ease of flow and processing determined by Mooney viscosity test.
Sandpaper rubs rubber raw to check resistance to abrasion.
Rebound of the swinging hammer gives measure of resilience.
Specimens are flexed hour after hour until failure.
Test strips torn apart to measure strength and elongation.
Effects of sunlight on color evaluated by ultraviolet tests.
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