INDIAN RUBBER MANUFACTURERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONAffiliated to DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Government of India

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IRMRA

IRMRA RubTech Focus

Vol – V Issue No. 17

April-June 2019

IRMRA’S SERVICES

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Dear Reader

Greetings! It is a pleasure to present the April – June 2019 newsletter of the IRMRA. As youwill note from its contents, training continues to be an important part of the organisation. Itis only through training workshops that the necessary skill-sets of those working in therubber industry in various capacities can be strengthened. This is essential in view of thequick pace at which technology in the rubber and allied sectors has been evolving. Globally,manufacturers of rubber products are making a huge transition to such benchmarking levelsas Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT). It is not long before Indian producers ofrubber and rubber goods migrate to such platforms. With the increasing focus onsustainability, circular economy has become a buzz word for our industry.IRMRA focus in improving the quality culture of MSME sectors and enhance

competitiveness of Indian Industry to face global competition. IRMRA launches “AnnualTechnical Contract Service for MSME sectors” and “Annual Corporate Technical Service”for the benefit of members and customers. Interested members and customers can contactIRMRA for more details.IRMRA has been doing pioneering work in this field and our recent workshops on physicaland chemical testing of rubber products as well as laboratory management systems, amongothers, is evidence of this march towards the next generation of production andmanagement.Meanwhile, keeping the spirit of celebration high, the IRMRA commemorated the ‘NationalTechnological Day’ – an event that not only saw the enthusiastic participation of manyesteemed guests but also staff members who contributed their talent to make it a success.The team at IRMRA must be appreciated for its never-ending support for all such events. Toconclude, let us now look forward to the next quarter with the same optimism.

Best RegardsDr. K. RajkumarDirector, IRMRA

From the Desk of Director

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SIRMRA conducted several training programmes on rubbertechnology and laboratory management systems:

•A four days' training programme on “Laboratory managementsystems” was held from March 13th -16th , 2019 at Kolkata.

• A two days' training programme on 'Reverse Engineering andLife Prediction of Rubber Products'' was conducted by IRMRA –Sricity centre at Chennai on 11th -12th April 2019.

Candidates from the Chennai & around based rubbercompanies such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Ford Motors, J. K.Fenner, Ralco Tyre, Emerald Tyre, Faively Transport, TVSSrichakra,Deluxe Rubber, Brakes India, Hoariki partcipitatedin the training programme.

UPCOMING TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Title Duration

Speciality Elastomers : Processing & Application 05.07..2019 (Thane)

NABET-Accredited Training on ‘Laboratory Management Systems’ as per ISO:IEC 17025:2005 and Internal Audit.

15.07.19 – 18.07.19 (Thane)

Measurements Uncertainty: Chemical and Mechanical Measurements. 25.07.19 – 26.07.19 (Chennai)

Compounding and Testing of Rubber Products. 01.08.19 to 02.08.19 (Kolkata)

Physical & Chemical Testing of Rubber Products. 08.08.19 – 09.08.19 (Thane)

Common problems in Rubber Compounding & Troubleshooting. 16.08.19 (Chennai)

NABET-Accredited Training on ‘Laboratory Management Systems’ as per ISO:IEC 17025:2005 and Internal Audit.

26.08.19 – 29.08.19 (Chennai)

Soft Skills Development.

Reverse Engineering and Life Prediction of Rubber Products.

Failure Investigation of Rubber Products.

NABET-Accredited Training on ‘Laboratory Management Systems’ as per ISO:IEC 17025:2005 and Internal Audit.

30.08.19 (Thane)

05.09.19 to 06.09.19 (Thane)

11.09.19 (Chennai)

17.09.19 -20.09.19 (Thane)

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IRMRA celebrated International YOGA Day on 21st

June . The event was participated by all employeesacross the organization.Yoga, a spiritual discipline, is based on an extremelysubtle science which focuses on bringing harmonybetween mind and body.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

TECHNOLOGY DAY

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

WELCOME TO M.Sc STUDENTS

IRMRA with it’s sole intent of helping the rubber world inbuilding better future has not left any stone unturned.

With growing demand of rubber industry for highly skilledmanpower, IRMRA introduced M.Sc in Industrial Polymersin collaboration with Mumbai University.

The course will offer a unique blend of Chemistry, RubberTechnology, Laboratory management, ProjectManagement making the students ready to serve theneeds of high sill manpower.

The National Technology Day 2019 theme was“Science for People and People for Science”.

IRMRA Celebrated Technology Day on 11th May,2019 at IRMRA, Thane.

Dr. Sunil Sabharwal was the Chief guest for thisfunction. Around 45 students from variousacademic institutions and universities attendedthis function. Quiz and essay competition wereorganized on this day.

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IRMRA RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

PATENTS

Patent application filed for “Coconut nut shell extract (CNSE) as a multifunctional additive in rubber

compound “ Application No.201921015284 dated 16.04.2019

Technology available for commercialization. Interested members can get in touch with IRMRA.

1. “Utilization of cocopith in rubber compounds” won first prize in story of makers Techexpo 2,

Matunga, Mumbai (the names of the students are as follows:- Ms. Rashmi Jaiiswal, Ms. Pranali

Liladhar Nandkar, Ms.. Shakalo Anil Thakur & Mr. Kartik Vipin Savla)

2. “Phase changing stearate ions as active fillers in multifunctional carboxylated acrylonitrile

butadiene composite: Exploring the role of zinc stearate”

A suitable polar additive‐like zinc stearate (ZnSt) was incorporated in varied amounts to the

mixture of carboxylated acrylonitrile–butadiene rubber and zinc oxide in the pursuit to introduce

smart traits in the composites. Zinc stearate is not reported to effectively crosslink carboxylated

nitrile rubber as compared to ZnO but, by the virtue of its strong crystalline nature (solid

particles), it enhances the mechanical properties like stress–strain, tear strength, hardness, and

so forth of the rubber composites. Moreover, due to the melting nature of the ZnSt at a

relatively higher temperature, an alteration of the mechanical behavior of the composite is

observed. In addition to the mechanical adaptability, the sample is also found to offer shape

memory properties. Initially, the specimens were deformed above the melting temperature (Tm)

of ZnSt (∼121 °C) to create a temporary shape, and then they were fixed into that shape by

quenching the material to a temperature much below Tm, keeping the stress constant. The

permanent form was recovered when the specimens were reheated above Tm without applying

any stress. The efficiency of shape fixing was used as the determinant of the shape memory

behavior, and up to 90% efficiencies were achieved. accepted in JAPS.

3. “ Performance optimization of Co203-PVDF-CNT based Super capacitor electrode through multi-

response optimization method” is accepted for publication in IONICS.

Taguchi optimization technique is used for obtaining optimal chemical composition of active

materials to achieve maximum specific capacitance and minimum ESR for cobalt oxide-based

electrode for supercapacitor. The study is based on interaction effect of three control factors

which are mass loading of Co2O3, PVDF and MW-CNT, respectively. A regression model equation

is also developed and validated experimentally. Optimum level of the control factors for

maximum specific capacitance is found as Co2O3-40%, PVDF-10%, and MWCNT-30% and for

minimum ESR is found as Co2O3-40%, PVDF-20%, and MWCNT-5%, respectively. The results can

lead to new insights into development of supercapacitors with enhanced performance.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

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IRMRA – Mumbai University , M.Sc (Industrial Polymer Chemistry)

Buyer – Seller Opportunity linkage – IRMRA can facilitate

RSDC program – details (IRMRA conducts skill development program for Industry

The first batch of students with M.Sc in Industrial Polymer chemistry are available for recruitment.Contact : Dr. Rupesh Rohan , Email : rr@irmra.org, Mobile : 8291404906

IRMRA provides unique platform to bridge the gap and between buyers and sellers for opening up new business avenues.

IRMRA NEW MEMBERS

Sr. No. Name of Member Type of Membership1. Elasto Mech Annual

2. Easons Polymers Annual

3. Chemi Flow Rubber Industries Annual

4. Elastomers Lining works Annual

5. Almaas Moulding works Annual

6. Shraddha Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd Annual

7. Jayashree Rubber Industries Annual

8. Majestique Carbon LLP Annual

9. Brahans Polymers Pvt Ltd Annual

10. Jaico Seals Annual

11. Gosalia Rubber Industries Annual

12. Shree Polymer Products Annual

13. Krishna Rubber Products Annual

14. Prabhat Elastomers Pvt Ltd Annual

15. Shiv Shankar Rubber Products Annual

16. Shiva Enterprises Rubber & Teflon pvt Ltd Annual

17. Polymer Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd Annual

18. Kedar Rubber Products Annual

19. Shree Radhe Industries Annual

20. MIL Industries Annual

21. Rane Elastomer Processors Annual

22. Kavimeena Rubber Products Annual

23. Sahradri Agrovet Annual

24. Shikhar Rubber Udyog Annual

25. Shree Rubber works Annual

26. Metalastik Manufacturin Co. Pvt Ltd Annual

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Main Function Contact Name & Designation Emails/contact No.

Sponsored R & D / Main services Dr. Kasilingam Rajkumar (Director)

Mob : 8655095342/ 9820965583

Email: director@irmra.org/rk@irmra.org

Ms. Suchismita Sahoo

(Asst. Director)

Mob : 7045086164,Email: ss@irmra.org

Customer Service/ New business

enquiry

N. A. Phondke

(Sr. Officer Customer Service)

Mob : 9892831213,Email : nap@irmra.org

Training Services Dr. Rupesh Rohan

(Asst. Director)

Mob : 8291404906,

Email : trg@irmra.org/rr@irmra.org

Third Party Inspection Service Mr. Sethumadhavan

(Asst. Director)

Mob : 9619993048,Email: sm@irmra.org

Industrial Consultancy Services /

QMS Consultancy Service

Dr. Kasilingam Rajkumar

(Director)

Mob : 8655095342/ 09820965583

Email: director@irmra.org/rk@irmra.org

info@irmra.org

Mr. Sethumadhavan (Asst.

Director)

Mob : 9619993048,Email: sm@irmra.org

IRMRA – South Centre, Sri City,

Andhra Pradesh

Mr.Niteesh Shukla

(Sr.Asst. Director)

Mob : 9820777586/ 8655095345Email : niteesh.shukla@gmail.com

IRMRA –East Centre, Sarpol,

Howrah, West Bengal

Dr. Debdipta Basu

(Asst. Director)

Mob: 8197606600,Email: db@irmra.org ,

debdiptaphd@gmail.com

INDIAN RUBBER MANUFACTURERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONAffiliated to DPIIT,Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Govt. of India

Head Office AddressPlot No. 254/1B, Road No. 16V, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane West, Maharashtra

IRMRA – SricitySriCity Trade Center, Sricity, Dist -Chittore ,Andhra Pradesh-

517646,Email:initeesh.shukla@@gmail.com

IRMRA – SARPOLRubber Park, P.O.- Dhulagarh, P.S.- Sankrail, Dist.- Howrah, West Bengal -711302.Email:db@irmra.org