Cabot Corporation Introduces Engineered Elastomer Composites (E2C™)
February 25 2020 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
Commercial deployment of first E2C™ solution
presents significant advantages for earthmover tires
Cabot Corporation today announced the launch of its Engineered
Elastomer Composites (E²C™) solutions and the launch of the first
E2C product, DX9730, part of a new Durability series. Enabled by
proprietary technology for mixing reinforcing agents into
elastomers, E²C solutions are pre-mixed composite solutions
designed to help tire manufacturers unlock superior performance
sustainably and economically.
Global demand for sustainable mobility is driving the tire
industry to rethink the way it develops new products. Regulatory
pressures, intense market competition and performance conscious
consumers are forcing tire manufacturers to innovate. E²C solutions
empower tire manufacturers to simplify commercialization of
high-performance products through the availability of pre-mixed
composites delivered in a ready-to-use and easy-to-handle product
form.
E²C solutions can be integrated into current production methods
without additional capital investment. They also require fewer
mixing stages, lower mixing temperatures and shorter mixing cycles
than conventional products, significantly reducing operating costs
and enabling additional production capacity.
“Through our collaborations with existing customers, we have
shown the power to enable growth by expanding the performance
triangle, shortening development cycles, and reducing operational
barriers to new product commercialization," explained David
Reynolds, vice president and general manager, Cabot Elastomer
Composites. “We are excited to have these solutions for tire
manufacturers who are seeking ways to drive innovation in their
businesses.”
E²C solutions have been shown to break critical trade-offs in
off-the-road (OTR)/earthmover tire design by both lowering
operating temperatures and extending tire life significantly. This
can enable an average mine to increase haulage capacity, boost
output, and reduce annual downtime for tire changes leading to a
potential benefit up to $150M per year. The E2C series of solutions
offers balanced performance, increased durability and improved
energy efficiency, and can be formulated for specific
OTR/earthmover applications to deliver maximum performance
benefit.
The first E2C solution, DX9730, is part of a new Durability
series of products designed to reduce in-field failures and
maximize operational uptime. DX9730 offers breakthrough
improvements in cut, chip, and chunk resistance, reduces the risk
of catastrophic tire failures and unplanned vehicle service and
increases fleet utilization.
“The rubber industry is poised to undergo significant change as
forward-looking tire and rubber products manufacturers focus on the
core task of designing and marketing more sustainable products that
meet rapidly evolving consumer and regulatory requirements” said
Bart Kalkstein, president, Reinforcement Materials. “After a number
of years of improving this technology through successful customer
collaborations and field tests, as well as a period of exclusivity
with one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, we are excited
to offer this solution to our global customer base.”
Cabot E2C solutions are designed to raise the bar in tire
performance while offering efficiencies in tire manufacturing.
Cabot’s E2C DX9730 is designed for OTR/earthmover tire
manufacturers seeking step-change innovation for durable, longer
lasting tires that result in greater sustainability benefits. To
learn more visit cabotcorp.com/e2c or visit Cabot at Booth C640,
Hall 20 during the Tire Technology Expo 2020.
ABOUT CABOT CORPORATION Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is
a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company,
headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading
provider of rubber and specialty carbons, activated carbon, inkjet
colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed silica and
aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s
website at cabotcorp.com.
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