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There are several types and grades of rubber crepe, mainly distinguished by the grade and pre-processing of the latex used in their manufacture. [2] Pale latex crepe (PLC) is a premium grade, made from raw field latex. Estate brown crepe (EBC) is made from "cup lump" (raw, naturally coagulated rubber from the collection cup) and other coagula.
Glidden is an American paint brand, manufactured by PPG Industries. Glidden was purchased by British conglomerate ICI in 1986, which in turn was later acquired by Dutch conglomerate AkzoNobel in 2008. PPG Industries announced an agreement to acquire Glidden from AkzoNobel for $1.05 billion on December 14, 2012. The transaction closed April 1 ...
Uncured rubber is used for cements; [55] for adhesive, insulating, and friction tapes; and for crepe rubber used in insulating blankets and footwear. Vulcanized rubber has many more applications. Resistance to abrasion makes softer kinds of rubber valuable for the treads of vehicle tires and conveyor belts, and makes hard rubber valuable for ...
Crêpe, also spelled crepe or crape (from the French crêpe), [1] is a silk, wool, or synthetic fiber fabric with a distinctively crisp and crimped appearance. The term "crape" typically refers to a form of the fabric associated specifically with mourning . [ 2 ]
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Rubberized asphalt is the largest market for crumb rubber in the United States, consuming an estimated 220 million pounds (100 kt), or approximately 12 million tires annually. [2] Crumb rubber is also used as ground cover under playground equipment, and as a surface material for running tracks and athletic fields. [2]
A version of this style of shoe became popular with World War II soldiers in North Africa, who adopted suede boots with hard-wearing crepe rubber. [1] Writing in The Observer in 1991, John Ayto put the origin of the name 'brothel creeper' to the wartime years. [2]
Table tennis rubber is a type of rubber used as covering on a racket in table tennis. [1] Modern table tennis rubber is usually composed of two layers: a layer of foam ("sponge") underneath and a layer of actual rubber on the surface. [2] There are four common types of table tennis rubbers: short pips, long pips, antispin, and inverted. [1]