Vulcanization of Buna® EP EPM and EPDM rubbers
Both EPM and EPDM can be vulcanized with organic peroxides. The choice of peroxide and coagent is important in achieving the optimum rate of cure for the processing conditions. EPDM can be sulfur-cured as well. Here, the amount of termonomer determines the rate of crosslinking.
EPDM compounds can be cured continuously in:
- microwave / hot air units,
- steam,
- fluidized beds, or
- salt baths.
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