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    This document discusses flex resistance testing of rubber compounds. Flex resistance testing is used to determine the crack growth of vulcanized rubber subjected to repeated bending and extension. The testing measures the resistance to dynamic fatigue when a test specimen is flexed. A crack is purposely initiated using a special tool and the rate of crack growth is measured during flexing. Testing is done using a De Mattia Flexing Machine and results are evaluated by comparing the amount of cracking to a graded scale from 0 to 10. Flex resistance testing is advantageous for determining crack growth in compounds for off-the-road tires where cracking is a concern and for evaluating how an elastomer added to a compound affects crack resistance.

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    This document discusses flex resistance testing of rubber compounds. Flex resistance testing is used to determine the crack growth of vulcanized rubber subjected to repeated bending and extension. The testing measures the resistance to dynamic fatigue when a test specimen is flexed. A crack is purposely initiated using a special tool and the rate of crack growth is measured during flexing. Testing is done using a De Mattia Flexing Machine and results are evaluated by comparing the amount of cracking to a graded scale from 0 to 10. Flex resistance testing is advantageous for determining crack growth in compounds for off-the-road tires where cracking is a concern and for evaluating how an elastomer added to a compound affects crack resistance.

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    This document discusses flex resistance testing of rubber compounds. Flex resistance testing is used to determine the crack growth of vulcanized rubber subjected to repeated bending and extension. The testing measures the resistance to dynamic fatigue when a test specimen is flexed. A crack is purposely initiated using a special tool and the rate of crack growth is measured during flexing. Testing is done using a De Mattia Flexing Machine and results are evaluated by comparing the amount of cracking to a graded scale from 0 to 10. Flex resistance testing is advantageous for determining crack growth in compounds for off-the-road tires where cracking is a concern and for evaluating how an elastomer added to a compound affects crack resistance.

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    Flex Resistance in Rubber Compounding

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    This document discusses flex resistance testing of rubber compounds. Flex resistance testing is used to determine the crack growth of vulcanized rubber subjected to repeated bending and extension. The testing measures the resistance to dynamic fatigue when a test specimen is flexed. A crack is purposely initiated using a special tool and the rate of crack growth is measured during flexing. Testing is done using a De Mattia Flexing Machine and results are evaluated by comparing the amount of cracking to a graded scale from 0 to 10. Flex resistance testing is advantageous for determining crack growth in compounds for off-the-road tires where cracking is a concern and for evaluating how an elastomer added to a compound affects crack resistance.

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    CAR CAPITAL CAR Capital Auto Rubber Products Private Limited

    R & D Department – Parameters for Rubber Testing

    Mechanical Testing of Rubber Compound

    Flex Resistance Testing – Part 1.7

    Definition:
    Flex Resistance test is used to determine the crack growth of vulcanized rubber which is subjected to repeated
    bending strain or flexing and to measure the resistance to dynamic fatigue of vulcanized rubber and
    elastomers test specimen when subjected to repeated bending and extension

    Scope:
    .Resistance to flex cracking is composed of two parts i.e. (1) resistance to crack initiation and (2) resistance to
    crack growth. In crack growth testing, a crack is initiated purposely by means of a especially shaped tool and
    the rate of growth of the cut is measured during flexing. In the case of flex resistance, the result is evaluated
    by comparing with a graded set of standards are resenting increased stages of cracking from 0(no crack) to 10
    (complete Cracking).

    Testing Machinery and Standards:


    De Mattia Flexing Machine (used for evaluation of tyre tread and side wall compounds)

    Advantages of Flex Resistance Testing:


     To determine the crack growth of vulcanized rubber. Particularly useful in development of compounds
    for OTR where crack growth is significant.
     To evaluate the effect (on crack resistance) of an elastomer when added to the rubber compound.

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