DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECO-EFFICIENT PRODUCT/PROCESS FOR THE VULCANISING INDUSTRY

Authors

  • M B Becerra CIATEC A. C
  • R Zitzumbo CIATEC A.C
  • J Dominguez CIMAT
  • Jorge Luis Garcia
  • Sergio Alonso CIATEC A.C
  • A Hernandez Department of Robotic Engineering UPG, Cortazar, Guanajuato, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/25-2-631

Keywords:

multi-response, factorial design, eco-efficient, vulcanizing

Abstract

This paper presents the development of an eco-efficient product/process, which has improved mechanical properties from the introduction of natural fibres in the EPDM (Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Terpolymer) rubber formulation. The optimisation analysis is made by a fractional factorial design 211-7. Different formulations were evaluated using a multi-response desirability function, with the aim of finding efficient levels for the manufacturing time-cycle, improving the mechanical properties of the product, and reducing the raw material costs. The development of an eco-efficient product/process generates a sustainable alternative to conventional manufacturing. 

Author Biographies

M B Becerra, CIATEC A. C

PhD candidate

R Zitzumbo, CIATEC A.C

PhD candidate

J Dominguez, CIMAT

Researcher in Mathemathics

Jorge Luis Garcia

Researcher in Industrial Engineering

Sergio Alonso, CIATEC A.C

Researcher in Materials

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Published

2014-08-18

How to Cite

Becerra, M. B., Zitzumbo, R., Dominguez, J., Garcia, J. L., Alonso, S., & Hernandez, A. (2014). DEVELOPMENT OF AN ECO-EFFICIENT PRODUCT/PROCESS FOR THE VULCANISING INDUSTRY. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 25(2), 148–160. https://doi.org/10.7166/25-2-631

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 2 (2014)

Section

General Articles

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