{"id":30252,"date":"2024-01-10T10:08:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/elastomer\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T09:06:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T07:06:03","slug":"elastomer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/en\/elastomer\/","title":{"rendered":"Elastomer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30252\" class=\"elementor elementor-30252 elementor-28639\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-032137d elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"032137d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-687f757\" data-id=\"687f757\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bf8b2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3bf8b2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ELASTOMER<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-720a884 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"720a884\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ef2e6eb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ef2e6eb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a72426\" data-id=\"1a72426\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8c7849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b8c7849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c14b42c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c14b42c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Elastomer: Everything you need to know<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b153fe elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8b153fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4607e41 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4607e41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Elastomers, often perceived as ordinary rubber, are in fact a cornerstone of modern engineering and design.  <\/p><p>These remarkable materials, known for their elasticity and resilience, have quietly woven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives.  <\/p><p>From the tires that mobilize our vehicles to the seals that protect our machines, elastomers play a central role in a variety of industries.<\/p><p>In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of elastomers and explore their nature, their diversity and the science that drives them.  <\/p><p>We strive to shed light on their diverse applications, the complex processes behind their manufacture and the technological innovations that drive their development.  <\/p><p>Our journey through this fascinating subject will be informative, enriched with <strong>facts, lists and tables<\/strong> for a deeper understanding, and written in a simple, accessible style.<\/p><p>Whether you are a student, an industry professional or simply curious about the materials that shape our world, this article promises to provide you with valuable insights into the diverse world of elastomers.<\/p><p>Let&#8217;s start by unraveling the basics: What exactly are elastomers?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-60cceb1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60cceb1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-68d4893\" data-id=\"68d4893\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6fc94c elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6fc94c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Fact<\/th><th>Fact Description<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Discovery<\/strong><\/td><td>Natural rubber was first used by indigenous peoples of South America.<\/td><td>Shows the long history and cultural significance of elastomers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vulcanization<\/strong><\/td><td>Developed by Charles Goodyear in 1839, vulcanization improves the heat resistance and strength of rubber.<\/td><td>A turning point in the use of elastomers, which led to their widespread use in industry and everyday life.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Synthetic elastomers<\/strong><\/td><td>Developed in the early 1900s in response to increasing demand and limited natural sources.<\/td><td>Enabled customized elastomers for specific applications and revolutionized many industries.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Self-healing elastomers<\/strong><\/td><td>Modern research is developing elastomers that can repair damage themselves.<\/td><td>This innovation could significantly improve the longevity and sustainability of elastomer products.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bio-based elastomers<\/strong><\/td><td>Current research is focused on the development of elastomers made from renewable raw materials.<\/td><td>An important step towards reducing the environmental impact and promoting sustainable materials.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Global production<\/strong><\/td><td>Global production of synthetic rubber exceeded that of natural rubber for the first time in 2014.<\/td><td>This shows the growing demand and importance of synthetic elastomers in the global economy.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f233de7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f233de7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3483645\" data-id=\"3483645\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff759d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ff759d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">REQUEST O-RINGS QUICKLY AND EASILY?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72290cd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"72290cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-38011ac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38011ac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9980d4\" data-id=\"e9980d4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-462c7f2 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"462c7f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f6753cb\" data-id=\"f6753cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a034462 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a034462\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Almost any dimension available<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d8813b1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d8813b1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf7ec56\" data-id=\"cf7ec56\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0451ac2 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"0451ac2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ed0136\" data-id=\"7ed0136\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-294142a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"294142a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Offer received in record time<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2805cef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2805cef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a9cb7d5\" data-id=\"a9cb7d5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad8815 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"2ad8815\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-15508f2\" data-id=\"15508f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2092ee3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2092ee3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No minimum order quantities or minimum item values<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c820d5f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c820d5f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-795faf2\" data-id=\"795faf2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0212476 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"0212476\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5879a04\" data-id=\"5879a04\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b826e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b826e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One contact for all concerns<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-804b7b6 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"804b7b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/en\/o-rings\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">REQUEST O-RINGS HERE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bc85e7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5bc85e7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c432a16\" data-id=\"c432a16\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b42934 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b42934\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a5472b\" data-id=\"2a5472b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-189179a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"189179a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#1\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d13bf5c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d13bf5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a80dbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a80dbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 4px\">#1<\/span> What are elastomers? - A comprehensive introduction <\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93b1a8f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"93b1a8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83eab85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83eab85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 4px\">#2<\/span> The science behind elastomers<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a572496 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a572496\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dada73f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dada73f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 4px\">#3<\/span> Applications of elastomers in everyday life<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c400d77 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c400d77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22fbc67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22fbc67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 4px\">#4<\/span> Production and processing of elastomers<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-299fbb9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"299fbb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-607eecd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"607eecd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 4px\">#5<\/span> Technological advances in elastomer research<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9e90b4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e9e90b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc3778 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bc3778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 4px\">#6<\/span> Challenges and solutions in the elastomer industry<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51955fe elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"51955fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde43f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bde43f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 4px\">#7<\/span> Conclusion on the elastomer<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-630dcd2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"630dcd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed9e69c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed9e69c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#8\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 4px\">#8<\/span> FAQ section: Elastomer<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a191969 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a191969\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d647547 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d647547\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-edce02e\" data-id=\"edce02e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-941e7d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"941e7d5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ae7808\" data-id=\"3ae7808\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-745b45b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"745b45b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"1\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5596fa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5596fa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#1<\/span> What are elastomers? - A comprehensive introduction <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82bc9b4 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"82bc9b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a65849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a65849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Elastomers are fascinating materials that are characterized by their extraordinary ability to return to their original shape after being deformed.<\/p><p>  This property makes them an indispensable component in many applications, from the automotive industry to medical technology.<\/p><h4>The definition of elastomers<\/h4><p>Elastomers, often referred to simply as &#8220;rubber&#8221;, are polymers with the unique ability to expand when stretched or compressed and then return to their original shape.  <\/p><p>This property, known as elasticity, distinguishes elastomers from other materials such as plastics or metals.<\/p><h4>Types of elastomers<\/h4><p>There are two main categories of elastomers: <strong>natural and synthetic<\/strong>. Natural elastomers, such as latex, are obtained from the sap of certain plants.   <\/p><p>Synthetic elastomers, such as neoprene or silicone, on the other hand, are produced chemically and often offer improved properties for specific applications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-04e3fe4 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"04e3fe4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca612f2\" data-id=\"ca612f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d2296c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d2296c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Type of elastomer<\/th><th>Type of elastomer Description<\/th><th>Typical application<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Natural rubber (latex)<\/td><td>Obtained from plant sap<\/td><td>Tires, tubes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neoprene<\/td><td>Synthetic, oil-resistant<\/td><td>Diving equipment, seals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silicone<\/td><td>Heat-resistant, flexible<\/td><td>Cooking utensils, medical devices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-631cbcf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"631cbcf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e3aa803\" data-id=\"e3aa803\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-228cef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"228cef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Schnitte-1024x403.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28646\" alt=\"Elastomer Schnitte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Schnitte-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Schnitte-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Schnitte-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Schnitte.png 1226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-023bbf8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"023bbf8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c9832b\" data-id=\"7c9832b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5884aa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5884aa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"2\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76864ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76864ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#2<\/span> The science behind elastomers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0309b3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b0309b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82f1f28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82f1f28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Elastomers are not only interesting because of their practical applications, but also because of the fascinating science behind their unique properties.  <\/p><p>In this section, we will take a closer look at the composition and function of elastomers.<\/p><h4>Composition and properties of elastomers<\/h4><p>Elastomers consist of long polymer chains that can be deformed under tension or pressure and then return to their original shape.  <\/p><p>This flexibility is due to the chemical structure: The polymer chains are cross-linked, which allows them to stretch and contract again.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Chemical structure:<\/strong> Elastomers consist of polymers with a flexible, cross-linked structure.<\/li><li><strong>Physical properties:<\/strong> They are known for their high elasticity, resistance to environmental influences and damping properties.<\/li><\/ul><h4>How elastomers work<\/h4><p>When an elastomer is stretched, the polymer chains expand. After the force is removed, these chains return to their original position.   <\/p><p>This property enables elastomers to be used in a variety of applications where flexibility and resistance are required.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Behavior under stress:<\/strong> Elastomers can stretch to a certain extent without being damaged.<\/li><li><strong>Recovery after deformation:<\/strong> After relief, they return to their original shape.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Environmental factors and their effects<\/h4><p>The properties of elastomers can be influenced by various environmental factors. Temperature, chemicals and UV radiation can affect elasticity and durability. <\/p><ul><li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Extreme cold or heat can affect elasticity.<\/li><li><strong>Chemical influences:<\/strong> Some chemicals can attack and weaken elastomers.<\/li><li><strong>UV radiation:<\/strong> Long-term exposure to UV radiation can lead to embrittlement.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa529f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aa529f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb73312\" data-id=\"bb73312\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6710d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d6710d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Halber-NBR-O-Ring-1024x406.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28107\" alt=\"O-Ringe halbe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Halber-NBR-O-Ring-1024x406.png 1024w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Halber-NBR-O-Ring-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Halber-NBR-O-Ring-768x305.png 768w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Halber-NBR-O-Ring.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e9b10f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9b10f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc5905e\" data-id=\"cc5905e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91c56f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"91c56f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"3\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3335f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3335f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#3<\/span> Applications of elastomers in everyday life<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa69195 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fa69195\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a28c5d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a28c5d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Elastomers can be found in numerous everyday objects and industries due to their versatile properties.  <\/p><p>This section highlights some of the most important applications of elastomers and how they influence our everyday lives.<\/p><h4>Elastomers in the automotive industry<\/h4><p>Elastomers are indispensable in the automotive industry. They are used in a wide range of components, from tires to seals and hoses. <\/p><ul><li><strong>Tires:<\/strong> Elastomers ensure the flexibility and durability of car tires.<\/li><li><strong>Seals and hoses:<\/strong> They provide an important sealing function to prevent the ingress of liquids and gases.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Medical use of elastomers<\/h4><p>Elastomers play a crucial role in medicine, especially in the manufacture of flexible and safe medical devices.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Prostheses:<\/strong> Elastomers provide flexibility and comfort for artificial limbs.<\/li><li><strong>Medical devices:<\/strong> They are used in tubes, seals and even surgical instruments.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Elastomers in consumer products<\/h4><p>Many household products are also made of elastomers. From kitchen appliances to sports equipment, they contribute to durability and functionality. <\/p><ul><li><strong>Kitchen utensils:<\/strong> Heat-resistant handles and flexible shapes.<\/li><li><strong>Sports equipment:<\/strong> comfort and cushioning in shoe soles and protective equipment.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c6bd2b3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c6bd2b3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0efad0\" data-id=\"e0efad0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-febe03b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"febe03b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Rote-NBR-O-Ringe-1024x406.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27908\" alt=\"O-Ring Herstellung\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Rote-NBR-O-Ringe-1024x406.png 1024w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Rote-NBR-O-Ringe-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Rote-NBR-O-Ringe-768x305.png 768w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Rote-NBR-O-Ringe.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb075a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ceb075a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"4\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5dd6b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5dd6b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#4<\/span> Production and processing of elastomers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6305521 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6305521\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36715fe elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36715fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The process of manufacturing and processing elastomers is crucial to their quality and performance. In this section, we look at the various steps and techniques involved in the production of elastomers. <\/p><h4>The elastomer production process<\/h4><p>The production of elastomers involves several phases, starting with polymerization, followed by mixing, moulding and finally vulcanization.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Polymerization:<\/strong> The first step in which small molecules (monomers) are combined to form long polymer chains.<\/li><li><strong>Mixing:<\/strong> Additives and fillers are added here to achieve the desired properties of the elastomer.<\/li><li><strong>Shaping:<\/strong> The elastomer compound is shaped into the desired form, for example by extrusion or pressing.<\/li><li><strong>Vulcanization:<\/strong> A critical step in which chemical bonds are formed between polymer chains by heating to improve elasticity and strength.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Quality assurance and test procedures<\/h4><p>Quality control is an integral part of elastomer production. Various tests are carried out to ensure that the elastomers meet the required specifications. <\/p><ul><li><strong>Tensile strength tests:<\/strong> Testing of strength and elasticity.<\/li><li><strong>Ageing tests:<\/strong> Evaluation of durability under different environmental conditions.<\/li><li><strong>Chemical resistance tests:<\/strong> Determination of resistance to chemicals and solvents.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc523d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dc523d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"951\" src=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomere-1024x951.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30141\" alt=\"Elastomer Herstellung\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomere-1024x951.png 1024w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomere-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomere-768x713.png 768w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomere-1536x1426.png 1536w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomere.png 1554w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5ec461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a5ec461\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"5\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8204da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8204da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#5<\/span> Technological advances in elastomer research<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f12c277 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f12c277\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eb0466 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2eb0466\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Research and development in the field of elastomers has led to significant technological breakthroughs.  <\/p><p>These advances not only expand the application possibilities of elastomers, but also contribute to more sustainable production.<\/p><h4>The latest innovations in elastomer technology<\/h4><p>Continuous research has led to new elastomer types and improved properties. The most notable developments include: <\/p><ul><li><strong>Self-healing elastomers:<\/strong> These can regenerate their structure independently after damage.<\/li><li><strong>Thermoplastic elastomers:<\/strong> They combine the processing properties of plastics with the elasticity of rubber.<\/li><li><strong>Bio-based elastomers:<\/strong> Development of more environmentally friendly, biodegradable elastomers.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Sustainable practices in elastomer production<\/h4><p>In response to environmental concerns, sustainable practices are increasingly being implemented in the elastomer industry:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Recycling of elastomers:<\/strong> Methods for the recycling and reuse of elastomers.<\/li><li><strong>Reduction of emissions and waste:<\/strong> implementation of more environmentally friendly production processes.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Table: Milestones in elastomer research<\/h4><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Innovation<\/th><th>Significance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2000<\/td><td>Development of self-healing elastomers<\/td><td>Revolutionizing longevity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2010<\/td><td>Introduction of thermoplastic elastomers<\/td><td>Expands the processing possibilities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>Emergence of bio-based elastomers<\/td><td>Promotes more environmentally friendly alternatives<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc68d67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fc68d67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nahaufnahme-NBR-O-Ring-1024x407.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-27902\" alt=\"O-Ring Lieferant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nahaufnahme-NBR-O-Ring-1024x407.png 1024w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nahaufnahme-NBR-O-Ring-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nahaufnahme-NBR-O-Ring-768x305.png 768w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Nahaufnahme-NBR-O-Ring.png 1219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fcf626d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fcf626d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9fa99f\" data-id=\"b9fa99f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e63155f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e63155f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7678541\" data-id=\"7678541\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82b24d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"82b24d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"6\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e560d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e560d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#6<\/span> Challenges and solutions in the elastomer industry<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-052177d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"052177d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43e1d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c43e1d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Despite their diverse applications and technological advances, elastomers face a number of challenges, particularly with regard to environmental aspects and performance under extreme conditions.<\/p><h4>Common challenges when using elastomers<\/h4><p>Some of the most common problems in the use of elastomers include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Environmental impact:<\/strong> The production and disposal of elastomers can be harmful to the environment.<\/li><li><strong>Durability under extreme conditions:<\/strong> Elastomers can fail under extreme temperatures or in contact with certain chemicals.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Overcoming these challenges<\/h4><p>The industry is continuously working on solutions to overcome these challenges:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Development of more environmentally friendly elastomers:<\/strong> research into biodegradable and recyclable elastomers.<\/li><li><strong>Improving resistance:<\/strong> Development of elastomers that are more resistant to extreme temperatures and chemicals.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Case study: Sustainable elastomer production<\/h4><p>A recent case study illustrates how a leading company in the elastomer industry has transformed its production to minimize its environmental impact.  <\/p><p>By introducing recycling methods and developing biodegradable elastomers, the company has been able to significantly reduce its ecological footprint.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Main results:<\/strong> Reduction of waste, lower energy consumption and improved sustainability.<\/li><li><strong>Long-term benefits:<\/strong> These changes not only contributed to environmental protection, but also improved the company&#8217;s public image and led to cost savings.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d179c73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d179c73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Baender-1024x403.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28644\" alt=\"Elastomer B\u00e4nder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Baender-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Baender-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Baender-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/nh-oring.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Elastomer-Baender.png 1226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeab4fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"eeab4fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"7\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a21def elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a21def\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#7<\/span> Conclusion on the elastomer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1107ec elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e1107ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-386f6f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"386f6f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The world of elastomers is wide-ranging and impressive.  <\/p><p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">From a deep understanding of their chemical and physical properties to their diverse applications in industry and everyday life, we have seen how elastomers play a key role in our modern world.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong>Summary of the importance of elastomers:<\/strong> Elastomers are indispensable for many industries and have a significant impact on our everyday lives.<\/li><li><strong>Looking to the future:<\/strong> With advancing technological developments and a growing focus on sustainability, elastomers are on the cusp of even more innovative applications and more environmentally friendly production methods.<\/li><\/ul><p>Elastomers symbolize man&#8217;s remarkable ability to create and manipulate materials that not only meet our needs, but also help to improve the quality of our lives.  <\/p><p>Ongoing research and development in this area promises exciting new breakthroughs and applications that will further enrich both our industry and our daily lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0812e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0812e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"8\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bea9f0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bea9f0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 4px\">#8<\/span> FAQ section: Elastomer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5eb1ca elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d5eb1ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bc4888 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bc4888\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finally, some answers to frequently asked questions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ed4a58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ed4a58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#8.1<\/span> What are elastomers and where are they used?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-869f0d2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"869f0d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603819b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"603819b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Elastomers are polymeric materials that are characterized by their high elasticity and flexibility. They can stretch under load and return to their original shape once the load has been removed.   <\/p><p>Elastomers are used in a wide range of applications, including in the automotive industry for tires and seals, in medical technology for prostheses and hoses, and in household products such as kitchen utensils and sports equipment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c20fd44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c20fd44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#8.2<\/span> What is the difference between natural and synthetic elastomer?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9318cc6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9318cc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdf4ab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdf4ab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Natural elastomers, such as latex, are obtained from the sap of certain plants. They are biodegradable, but often less resistant to environmental influences than synthetic variants.   <\/p><p>Synthetic elastomers, such as neoprene or silicone, are chemically manufactured and offer improved properties such as oil and heat resistance, which are required for specific industrial applications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc9f91c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc9f91c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#8.3<\/span> How do environmental factors influence the properties of elastomers?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9df4ebd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9df4ebd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b3c645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b3c645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Environmental factors such as temperature, chemicals and UV radiation can significantly influence the properties of elastomers.  <\/p><p>Extreme temperatures can change their elasticity and strength, while certain chemicals can attack the material structure. UV radiation can lead to embrittlement and color changes. Therefore, choosing the right elastomer for specific environmental conditions is crucial.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-730bd5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"730bd5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"background-color:#fe5050;color: #ffffff;padding: 3px\">#8.4<\/span> How do technological advances contribute to the development of new elastomer types?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-109b4ed elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"109b4ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04b724c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04b724c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Technological advances in material science have led to the development of new elastomer types that address specific challenges.  <\/p><p>Examples include self-healing elastomers that can repair damage on their own, thermoplastic elastomers that are easier to process and more environmentally friendly, bio-based elastomers. These innovations expand the application possibilities of elastomers and contribute to sustainability. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c538d46 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c538d46\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9403d94\" data-id=\"9403d94\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-90b2e58 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"90b2e58\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-97da912\" data-id=\"97da912\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cba5879 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cba5879\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;I am convinced that we should share our knowledge with the world. 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