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R & D Department – Parameters for Rubber Testing

Mechanical Testing of Rubber Compound

Viscosity or Plasticity Testing – Part 1.6

Definition:
Viscosity is defined as resistance to flow

Scope:
Viscosity or plasticity as used in rubber compound is the tendency to take on a permanent deformation or flow
under the influence of continuous deforming force

Testing Machine and Standards:

Viscosity of rubber compounds is measured in Mooney Viscometer.

Advantages of testing the viscosity or plasticity:

 The purpose of the Mooney viscosity test is to test the hardness of the rubber and the resistance to the
flow of the rubber. If the hardness and resistance to flow is high, there will be more difficulty in the
extrusion of the M.B.
 Strict monitoring of plasticity and scorch behaviour of these compounds is of prime importance in the
manufacture of tread .rubber and attendant items like bonding gum/ cushion gum, filler gum, precured
process solution etc.