Rubber compounding is both a science and an art. Whether you're mixing traditional organic rubbers such as EPDM, SBR, or nitrile, or formulating silicone rubber compounds, the objective is the same: create a homogeneous mixture that delivers the desired physical and performance properties. While the end goal is similar, the path to get there can be quite different. What They Have in Common Both organic and silicone rubber compounds rely on a base polymer that is modified with fillers, additives, and curing agents. These ingredients are carefully selected to adjust properties such as hardness, strength, color, conductivity, heat resistance, and processability. Both material...