171033 Hasetri Brochure Option (1-7) · To determine the flex life of cured rubber compound like sidewall compound of a tyre in different extension modes of ambient and high temperatures

An NABL (ISO/IEC 17025) Accredited Laboratory

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SERVICESStandard Testing (Mechanical/chemical/thermal)

•Process & Compound Development

•Benchmark & Reverse Engineering

•Design & Development

•FEA Simulation & Modeling

•Tyre Testing & Evaluation

•Vehicle Dynamics & NVH

•Contract Research / Consultancy

•Calibration (Mechanical + Thermal)

•Manpower Development & Training

Registered Office:Jaykaygram, Kankroli, Dist. Rajsamand, Rajasthan, India - 313342

Facilities in India:

• “Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence”, 437, Hebbal Industrial Area, Mysuru – 570 016, Karnataka, India

Phone: 0821-3078504, 3078501, Mobile: +91-9414786040/9414156197 E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

• Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence for Tyre and Vehicle Mechanics IIT Madras, Chennai-600036, Tamil Nadu, India

An NABL (ISO/IEC 17025) Accredited Laboratory

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HASETRI was established to fulfill the need for Research & Development in the Rubber and Allied Industries in the Asian Region to fuel the‘ fast paced, growth in the industry. The Institute that has never rested on its laurels, but always strived to stay ahead of the rest - setting the pace and paving a path for others to follow.

Vision:To become a Premier Industrial Research Institute of Global repute in the field of Elastomer and Tyre Technology

Mission:• Technology Self Reliance through innovative approach• Collaborative/Sponsored research through industry-academy interaction.• Leadership role on developing skilled technical manpower.• To be world class Accredited Testing Laboratory.

HASETRI - THE VISION

Late Mr. Hari Shankar Singhania, Past President JK Organisation

Late Mr. Hari Shankar Singhania, a leading industrialist was President of JK Organisation. Mr. Singhania spearheaded many new businesses under his leadership. He was a visionary par excellence and the guiding spirit of JK Organisation.

Hari Shankar Singhania Elastomer & Tyre Research Institute, (HASETRI) is India s biggest and Asias first Elastomer & Tyre R&D Centre, named after the renowned industrialist.

HASETRI is India’s first and foremost research centre which fulfills the nation’s need for developing newer and better technologies for tyres & polymers. The primary goal of this autonomous institute is to foster development and evolution of new technologies for rubber and allied industries for domestic and international markets as also to develop technical manpower for the industry.

HASETRI - THE GENESIS

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Dr. Raghupati Singhania, President HASETRI

MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR & CE

We at HASETRI are committed to provide reliable

testing & calibration conforming to National and

International Standards and render services to

satisfy customers, emerging needs while

maintaining confidentiality.

Towards this end we will:

• Continuously upgrade the testing &

calibration facilities and capabilities.

• Train and re-train manpower.

• Be committed to establish and maintain

the Quality system to achieve International

recognition following latest ISO/IEC 17025

standard.

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QUALITY POLICY

Dr. R Mukhopadhyay, Director & CE-HASETRI

Our institute was established in October 1991 at Jaykaygram, Kankroli, Rajasthan as an independent research institute, to achieve self sufficiency in Technology Development for Rubber & Allied Industry in India.

We have consolidated all our research activities from different parts of India at “Raghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence” at Mysore, Karnataka from January 2017.

The business and social environment surrounding us have undergone major changes over the last several years. Today the speed of change is even faster. In this era of revolutionary changes, HASETRI envisions the future of society and business needs by taking a proactive approach, addressing issues from the clients, stand point. At the same time, with our strong team work, we are continuously working on various research projects across a wide range of areas covering raw materials, product development, testing & evaluation, including development of new standards for the rubber industry. For over last twenty five years, the institute has helped Indian Tyre Industry for radialisation and non-tyre industry for achieving self sufficiency in Technology development including upgradation of knowledge and skill development.

I believe one of the best ways to continue meeting customer expectations and needs is by having a clearly defined Technical Development path and working towards continual improvement.

• Analytical and Physical (Rubber, Products and Allied material)

• Standard Mechanical and Chemical Tests

• Material constant for FEA Modelling

• Dynamic Mechanical Properties under Shear/Tension mode (-100°C to +100°C)

• Fatigue Crack Growth to predict Crack Propagation properties with Real Time Imaging

• Creep & Stress Relaxation properties of Rubber products under different environmental

conditions

• Effect of different environment on aging characteristics of cured rubber

• Benchmarking and Reverse Engineering of Rubber products

• Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Analysis of Rubber Process Oil/Rubber product

• Compound Development for customized application

• Tyre Dimension Analysis

• Plunger Energy

• Endurance Test

• High Speed Test

• Footprint Pressure Distribution

• Structural & Sectional Analysis

• Rolling Resistance

• F&M/PRAT/CRAT/Conicity & Plysteer

• Tyre Noise Analysis & Modeling

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TEST FACILITIES & SERVICES

TYRE TESTING• Stiffness [X,Y,Z ]

• Bead Unseat

• Sidewall deflection Profile

• Electrical Resistivity

• Non-Destructive Testing

• Air Retention Test

• High Speed Uniformity

• Tyre Noise Measurement (Anechoic Chamber)

• Rubber Product Noise Measurement & Analysis

PROCESS, COMPOUND DEVELOPMENT & PHYSICAL (PCDP), MATERIAL RESEARCH GROUP (MRG) AND ANALYTICAL & CHEMICAL (A&C) LABORATORY

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LABORATORY BANBURY & MIXING MILLFor mixing different ingredients with rubber for new compound development, modification and optimisation of mixing sequence. Laboratory Banbury and Two Roll Mill helps to simulate actual mixing in plant shop floor.

BRABENDER PLASTICORDERTo study the flow & rheological behaviour of compounds including extrudability and their process optimisation.


Laboratory Banbury & Mixing Mill

Brabender Plasticordcer

PROCESSABILITY TESTERSingle screw laboratory extruder delivers reliable data captured during the extrusion process to verify process parameters (speed, energy, temperature) for unknown materials. Special rheological dies (slit, rod, x-die) allow the determination of shear and elongational viscosity at defined shear rates.

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MOVING DIE RHEOMETERThis measures the cure characteristics of compounded rubber by using a sealed rotorless moving die system with rapid temperature response, sensitive torque measurement and latest microprocessor technology.

DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSERAn advanced equipment for Viscoelastic characterisation of cured rubber under different wave forms (sine, pulse, haversine, triangular and user defined)

• Effect of prolonged cyclic fatigue • Precise measurement of viscoelastic properties • Determination of glass and secondary transitions • Particularly well suited to elastomer testing and characterization (Payne effect, strain and frequency sweep etc.)

FTS and TTS software for l ife prediction purpose. Determination of heat build up in a rubber sample under different wave form and at different strain level.

DMA

MOONEY VISCOMETERThis instrument measures the Mooney viscosity, Mooney Scorch and Mooney stress relaxation of raw and compounded rubber.

Processability Tester

Mooney Viscometer

RUBBER PROCESS ANALYSERAn innovative dynamic mechanical rubber process analyser system with a sealed test cavity.

Rubber Process Analyzer

Die Rheometer

ZWICK UTM : ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER WITH LOW TEMPERATURE FACILITYTo measure the stress-strain properties of different cured rubber compounds, finished products, fabrics, wires, adhesion strength of composites, hysteresis etc. at ambient, high and low temperatures.

ZWICK UTM


Creep & Stress Relaxation Tester

Laboratory Abrasion Tester - LAT100

DENSICOMThis instrument is used to determine the density of the compounded rubber and finished products.

VISCO ANALYSERThis instrument is used to determine the dynamic mechanical properties of elastomers, fabric, composites in different modes viz. shear, tension, compression etc. upto a force range of 450N.

FLEXOMETER This instrument helps to determine the heat development that occurs during the service life of cured rubber compounds and finished products.

REBOUND RESILIENCE TESTERTo determine the resilience of the cured rubber specimen by the ratio of recovered energy to total energy applied.

DIN ABRADERTo determine the abrasion resistance of cured rubber compound/finished rubber products.

FLEXING MACHINEUsed for Crack Growth test for analysis via interactive image capture and crack analysis (contour length) through software. Demattia Crack Growth and Crack initiation test more objectively evaluated at ambient and elevated temperature. Easy set up of the desired strain level, frequency and temperature.

LABORATORY ABRASION TESTER (Grosch Abrader)The Laboratory Abrasion Tester of most important properties of the tread compounds. The wide rangeof variables, slip angle, load, speed and temperature are employed in well defined test procedures to enable a comprehensive judgement of the compounds capabilities. Rolling Resistance of tread compound can be evaluated over a range of loads and speeds.

CREEP & STRESS RELAXATION TESTERIt measures stress relaxation or creep properties of elastomeric material in compression or tension, according to ISO 3384 and ISO 899-1.

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Flexing Machine

TYRE AGING OVENTyre aging oven is designed to age the finished tyre at various test conditions.

FATIGUE TO FAILURE TESTERTo determine the flex life of cured rubber compound like sidewall compound of a tyre in different extension modes of ambient and high temperatures.

RAPID SPLITTING MACHINEUsed for the preparation of samples from finished rubber products in much accurate dimension which is not possible by grinding or buffing.

TEAR FATIGUE ANALYZERCharacterisation of fracture mechanical behaviour of elastomer samples and determination of fatigue crack growth rate.

LENZING SHRINKAGE AND SHRINK FORCE TESTERUsed for study of shrinkage and shrinkage forces of various cords used for reinforcement.

CT CORD FATIGUE TESTERTo measure the fatigue properties of reinforcing cords under dynamic conditions.

DYNAMIC ADHESION TESTERThe instrument is used to assess the adhesion properties of composites in dynamic conditions.

AIR PERMEABILITY TESTERThis instrument is used to determine the permeability of vulcanized rubbers to gases (at constant pressure) for the evaluation of automotive inner tubes, liners for tubeless tyres, balloons, hoses, diaphragms etc.

MULTICELL AGING OVENTo simulate the life prediction of cured rubber compounds/finished products over the ambient temperature conditions.

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Lenzing shrinkage & Shrink Force Tester


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OZONE CHAMBERWith precise control of Ozone concentration, this instrument helps to check the Ozone resistance power of cured rubber compounds and finished products in different modes and wide test conditions or as per specific requirements.

HUMIDITY CHAMBERUsed to study the effect of

humidity.

Ozone Chamber

Humidity Chamber

CHEMICAL LABORATORYFull scale chemical analysis such as antioxidant analysis by TLC, volume fraction of rubber, Active content of different chemicals, Purity of Rubber Chemicals, saponification value, pH, sulphur content, specific gravity, gel content, moisture content, viscosity, basic qualitative and quantitative analysis including Poly Cyclic Aromatic content of rubber process oils.

THERMAL ANALYSIS & TGADSC is used for raw material characterisation, cure simulation etc. and TGA is used for composition analysis, blend analysis and reverse engineering.

Chemical Laboratory

TGA


Analytical Laboratory

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HPLC-GPCUsed to determine molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, branching etc. of different polymers.

ANALYTICAL LABORATORY

SEM-EDS

HPLC-GPC

SEM(SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE)To perform imaging of all tyres of specimens (including biological specimens containing much moisture, paper, polymers like plastics and rubbers, textiles and clothing, metals, resin, ceramics, geological specimens, inorganic ores, precious cultural artefacts, wet or out-gassing specimens etc.) To observe surface features and interfaces and measurement of length/diameter/width of the features, dispersion of inorganic fillers on the basis of atomic number contrast, Elemental contaminant analysis (anything over Boron), Multi-element X-ray dot mapping, line scan analysis etc. (with the combination of SEM-EDS) for locating positions and concentrations of different elements in a composite.

EDS (ENERGY DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROPHOTOMETER)QUANTAX system coupled with JEOL JSM 6390LV provides state-of-the-art qualitative and true standardless quantitative microanalysis for bulk specimens, polished samples, thin layers, particles and rough surfaces.

NCS ANALYSERUsed to determine Nitrogen, Carbon and Sulphur content of the raw materials and finished products.


ICP-OES

GC-MS

Individual Pellet Hardness Tester

OPTICAL MICROSCOPEA stereozoom, binocular optical microscope having three dimensional magnified view of any surface under examination in reflected, transmitted and polarized mode. Micrography can be obtained (using image analysis software).

UV-VISIBLE SPECTROPHOTOMETERThis is used for characterization of raw materials for rubber and allied industries.

ICP-OESInductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy is used to determine concentrations of a wide range of elements simultaneously (not sequentially) in solution. This instrument is typically directed to determination of most of the elements in the periodic table except H, He, O, F, Ne, S, Cl, Br, Kr, Pm, Tc, Xe, Po, At, Rn, Fr, RA, Ac, Pa and Np to Lr.

GC-MSIt is used to identify different chemical constituents in rubber products like accelerator, antidegradant, wax fractions etc. Moreover, it is used for characterisation of solvents and various rubber chemicals It is used to determine Carbon Chain distribution, Identification of Solvents, Polymer, Characterization and Organic Chemicals, Characterization in vulcanized products.

SURFACE AREA ANALYSERUsed for analysis of surface area for any particulate materials.

GC-FTIR Performs The function of fractionating individual components present in different raw materials, in process compounds and finished products. Besides, it is capable of complete quantitative and qualitative analysis of various elastomeric products.

INDIVIDUAL PELLET HARDNESS TESTERIt is used to determine the distribution of individual pellet hardness of carbon black samples.


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Optical Microscope

Tyre Multi Axis Load Deflection Machine

TYRE UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE• UTM measures the Load (Fx, Fy & Fz), Torque (Mx, My, & Mz) & Displacement in X, Y & Z direction. From these data we can analyze the static characteristics of PC & MC Tyres.

• Study of Radial, Lateral, Longitudinal & Torsional stiffness for tyres.

• Study of static footprint (Shape, size & Pressure distribution).

• Laser sidewall scanning: study of vertical load vs vertical and lateral deflection.

• Study of Electrical Resistance & Bead Unseat Test.

TYRE MULTI-AXIS LOAD DEFLECTION MACHINE• A fully automatic machine with controlled parameters like Load, Speed & IP.

• It measures the Load (Fx,Fy&Fz) Momentum (Mx,My,Mz)& Displacement in (X,Y&Z)Direction.

• Study of Tire footprint (Shape,Size & Pressure Distribution) using TECKSCAN technology.

• Study of Radial,Lateral,Longitudinal, Torsional stiffness & Electrical resistance for LT,TRUCK & BUS Tire.

TYRE TESTING LABORATORY

Tyre Universal Testing Machine

TYRE ROLLING RESISTANCE MACHINEA fully automatic machine with controlled parameters like Load, Speed, IP and measured parameters like torque, ambient temperature and dynamic loaded radius.

This machine is capable of measuring the Rolling Resistance force by torque method (ISO 18164/ISO28580/SAE1269/SAE1270/SAE2452 and other International Standards) for MC, PC, LT, CV tyres.

Tyre Rolling Resistance Machine

HIGH SPEED TYRE ENDURANCE MACHINEThis is a fully automatic machine with controlled parameters like load, IP, speed and measured parameters like tyre internal temperature, tyre surface temperature, ambient temperature, dynamic loaded radius and online thermal imaging system.

It is designed for load endurance and high speed testing as per FMVSS/ECE/IS and other international test standards. Used for PC, LT, MC, Farm, CV tyres.

High Speed Endurance Machine


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OnLEVEL Tyre Test System

OnLEVEL TYRE TEST SYSTEM• This equipment provides real data in real time for a wide range of tests. In an instant and on a single test station, OnLEVEL measures:

• Forces and Moments

• Rolling Resistance

• High Speed Uniformity

• Conicity and Ply-Steer

• Ply-Steer Residual Aligning Torque (PRAT)

• Conicity Residual Aligning Torque (CRAT)

• Rolling Radial Spring Rate

• Revolution per kilometer (RPK)

Infrared ThermographyINFRARED THERMOGRAPHY• Helps to detect Hot & Cold areas of Rubber product • Measure the tyre thermography online during endurance testing & in field on vehicle fitted tyre. Helps to determine tyre temperature & temperature profile for further studies

TKPH TESTING OF OTR TYRES

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Shearography Machine

Semi-Anechoic Chamber Truck Tyre Noise Testing

Vehicle Interior Noise Study inside Anechoic Chamber Pass-by and Coast-by Noise Tests (ISO)Plunger and Footprint machine

SHEAROGRAPHY MACHINEThe ITT (Interferometric Tyre Tester) provide a reliable solution to indicate separations, trapped air, de-lamina-tions etc. in the tire construction.

SEMI ANECHOIC CHAMBER & NVH SYSTEMState of the art noise vibration and harshness (NVH) testing facility & Capability:

TESTING FACILITY• Semi-Anechoic Chamber (10.8 m x 7.8 m x 4.5 m) 100 Hz cutoff • Pass-by Noise Testing Facility• Chassis Dynamometer (2WD)

CAPABILITY• Capable of doing following test as per ISO, SAE, ASTM, DIN and BIS:• Interior noise and Sound quality analysis• Tyre noise testing, Pass-by noise testing as per ISO 362 and ISO 13325 (R117 Regulation)• Modal experimental analysis as per SAE 2710• Transfer Path Analysis (TPA)• Vehicle ride quality and comfort testing

PLUNGER & FOOTPRINT MACHINE • This is fully automatic machine with controlled parameter like load, IP and speeds

• This machine is capable of measuring the plunger energy and Tyre footprint (Ink) as per national and international test standard

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NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Foot Print Pressure

Tyre Noise Modelling

FOOTPRINT PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION STUDYHelps to access the performance of a tire from the footprint pressure distribution study using Teckscan technology and specifically designedImage analysis software.

TYRE NOISE MODELLINGPredict the noise characteristics for the pitch sequence and tread pattern.

SIMULATION

NDT

Solid Modeling

Finite ElementAnalysis

Tyre Noise Modeling

Noise & Vibration

Testing

Sound Quality

Assessment

Performance (Accl., Braking & Cornering)

Ride & Handling

Footprint Measurement

MechanicalDigitization

MechanicalSystem

Simulation

VEHICLEDYNAMICS

TYRE MECHANICS GROUP

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(B) FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSISUsed for:• Static Structural Analysis (e.g. inflation, load deflection)

• Steady State Rolling Analysis including coupled structural thermal analysis (e.g. Heat generation while running)

• Aquaplanning Simulation

• Curing Simulation

• Internationally acclaimed software are being used

(C) MECHANICAL SYSTEM SIMULATION• Study of Tyre/Road/Vehicle interaction for various models of maneuvering

• Vehicle handling & stability studies for different driving modes/conditions

(D) GEOMETRICAL REVERSE ENGINEERINGTo study geometrical features of highly successful products in the market and their functional role in product performance enhancement using state-of-the-art facilities

COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING(A) SOLID MODELINGAccurate 3D tyre models for product visualization and other downstream applications like rapid prototyping, FEA etc.

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Sound Quality System Test Track, Sriperumbudur

VEHICLE DYNAMIC TESTING• Experimental evaluation of Ride and Handling characterization of tyre• Study of vibration & acoustic characteristics.• Tyre performance in acceleration/braking/cost down test• Determination of tyre-road adhesion limits• Determination of fuel efficiency of vehicle• Steering comfort study Equipment/Facilities

• Pulse Multi Analyser System for Noise and Vibration• FFT Analyser• GPS based V-box 3i System with IMU sensor for handling test• “g” analyst• Wheel aligner & tyre dynamics balancer• Fuel Flow Meter• Steering Wheel Transducer

UNIFORMITY PREDICTION THROUGH SIMULATIONTyre pattern features and pitch sequencing influencing tyre Uniformity. Designer can use this tool to optimise tyre performance with respect to ride comfort.

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JK Tyre team at RPS CoE Scientists at Work

Visitors at RPS Centre of Excellence

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH WITH PREMIER ACADEMIC INSTITIONSIndian Institute of Technology Madras.

RPS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR TYRE & VEHICLE MECHANICSRaghupati Singhania Centre of Excellence for Tyre & Vehicle Mechanics is established at IIT Madras for enhancing the activities of Simulation and Predictive techniques as well as meeting OEM requirements.

Utilising dedicated ‘Mini Super Computer’ for Advanced Simulation & Predictive Technology (Rolling Resistance, Wear, Tyre Durability, Tyre Dynamics etc). First Indian Manufacturing industry harnessing benefit of ‘Industry-Academic interaction’ for Tyre Development & Research.

SKID TRAILERUsed for Tyre characterisation, dry & wet grip, group characterisastion & Rolling Resistance.

R&D INITIATIVES

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MEMBERSHIP• Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)• ASTM and ISO• Indian National Scientific Documentation• All Indian Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA)

Calibration Laboratory

Calibration is the process of checking machines and making sure that values used in measurements remain at standard points. It is the process of verifying a machine’s work and performance within a set of specifications.

When done the right way, calibration can make life easier and better. It allows for faster processes and of course with lesser errors and mistakes. During calibration, it is also important to make sure that the measurements taken during the period is also valid. Remember that whatever values that you have gotten during the calibration process are the values that are accepted to be the most accurate and precise.

HASETRI has set-up calibration laboratory with the following facilities:

Balance Calibration: Range 1 mg to 10 kg

Dimension Calibration: Range 1 mm to 300 mm

Temperature Calibration: Range -40 to 1000°C

Pressure Calibration: Range: 1 to 700 bar

Load: upto 10 tonnes

Library

HASETRI is a data repository par excellence where the latest journals, periodicals, books, technical reports and standards on the latest development can be accessed. The institute sources its literature search from INSDOC (Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre) and patent search from different national and international agencies. This empowers the Scientists and Engineers with the latest developments across the globe.

CALIBRATION LABORATORY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE

AWARDS

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HASETRI acts as a bridge between academic and industry. Some of the areas where HASETRI is involved are:

• Jointly running an M.Sc. Course in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology with Mohanlal Sukhadia University,

Udaipur and JK Tyre & Industries Ltd.

• Technical manpower development through the Indian Rubber Institute (IRI), organizing refresher courses for

industrial personnel.

• Sponsored Research Programme with IITs and other leading universities for M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes.

• Jointly conducting National and International Rubber Conferences with IRI

• Association with BIS and ISO for test method development related with rubber and allied industries

• Conducts Short Term Courses on Rubber Science & Technology and related matters in pursuance of its objective

of technical manpower development and customized training at different locations of India.

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ASSOCIATIONAmerican Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D-11, D-16, D-24 Sub Committees for Standardisation) • Rubber Skill Development Council (RSDC)• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)• British Standards Institution (BSI Group - India and Asia Pacific)• Indian Rubber Institute (IRI)• International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO/TC45)• JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur • Vidya Bhawan Polytechnic, Udaipur• Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research, Germany• IGCAR, Kalpakkam• DRDO, Jodhpur

AFFILIATIONSAmerican Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM D-11, D-16, D-24 Sub Committees for Standardisation) • Indian Institute of Technology Madras• Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur• University College of Science & Technology, Calcutta• Mohanlal Sukhadia University-Udaipur• Rubber Skill Development Council (RSDC) under NSDC, Govt. of India• DRDO, Jodhpur

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171033 Hasetri Brochure Option (1-7) · To determine the flex life of cured rubber compound like sidewall compound of a tyre in different extension modes of ambient and high temperatures