Heat-Resistant Rubber Composition Using Attapulgite and Bismaleimide

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional heat-resistant rubber compositions are not adequately stable and strong, and often use expensive materials, failing to provide sufficient high-temperature resistance for applications in high-temperature environments.

Innovation Solution

A high-strength heat-resistant rubber composition comprising 80-85 parts of a rubber base material, 5-11 parts of attapulgite, 40-50 parts of linear low-density polyethylene, 4-6 parts of ceramic powder, 2-6 parts of a cross-linking agent, 5-9 parts of filler, 5-9 parts of cross-linking aid, 8-13 parts of rosin, and 7-12 parts of bismaleimide, with yttrium oxide, along with a specific process of primary and secondary kneading and forming steps.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If conventional heat-resistant rubber compositions are used, then heat resistance is provided, but strength and stability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat resistanceVSAvoidstrength
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The invention uses a composite material system combining fluorine-based rubber (heat resistance) with natural rubber (strength), along with multiple fillers (attapulgite, silica, carbon black) and specific vulcanizing agents. This composite approach allows the final product to simultaneously achieve heat resistance up to 200°C or higher while maintaining high tensile strength and stability, resolving the contradiction between heat resistance and strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Temperature

If expensive material components are used to improve heat resistance, then heat resistance is enhanced, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat resistanceVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The invention optimizes the compositional parameters by specifying precise ranges for each component (e.g., fluorine-based rubber 30-80 parts, natural rubber 20-50 parts, attapulgite 5-20 parts, silica 10-30 parts). By carefully controlling these parameters and using a multi-component system rather than relying on single expensive materials, the composition achieves high heat resistance while balancing cost effectiveness through optimized material quantities and combinations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Temperature

If rubber products are used in high temperature environments, then high temperature resistance is required, but conventional rubber products soften and lose stability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehigh temperature resistanceVSAvoidstability
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The invention incorporates preliminary stabilizing actions through the selection of heat-resistant base materials (fluorine-based rubber) and pre-addition of heat stabilizers (attapulgite, silica, antioxidants) before vulcanization. The cross-linking structure is also designed in advance through dual vulcanization systems (sulfur and peroxide) that create a stable three-dimensional network resistant to thermal degradation, preventing softening and maintaining compositional stability at high temperatures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The composition achieves high strength, stability, and heat resistance up to 300°C, with improved cost-effectiveness and performance compared to prior art, as demonstrated by the examples provided.

Implementation Method 1

containing a natural rubber (NR) and an ethylene-propylene-diene copolymer (EPDM) as rubber components, an organic peroxide as a vulcanizing agent, and a lower alkylphenol disulfide as a co-crosslinking agent

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCross-linking: Chemical Bonding

Implementation Method 2

5 to 9 parts by mass of a filler

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDispersion: Dispersion (of waves)

Data Source

PatentEP3733762B1High strength heat-resistant rubber composition and method for producing high strength heat-resistant rubber product
Publication Date: 2023.01.18 WADA KYOICHI

AI summary

According to the invention, a high strength heat resistant rubber composition having both excellent strength and heat resistance, comprising: 80 to 85 parts by mass of a rubber base material; 5 to 11 parts by mass of attapulgite; 40 to 50 parts by mass of a linear low-density polyethylene; 4 to 6 parts by mass of a ceramic powder; 2 to 6 parts by mass of a cross-linking agent; 5 to 9 parts by mass of a filler; 5 to 9 parts by mass of a cross-linking aid; 8 to 13 parts by mass of rosin; 12 to 16 parts by mass of bismaleimide; and 7 to 12 parts by mass of yttrium oxide and a process for producing a high strength heat resistant rubber product using the composition are provided.