RDAbbott is co-hosting four in-person Chemlok training events in 2026 with Parker Lord. Additionally, Parker Lord will host two in-person training events at their Erie, Pennsylvania, facility, as well as four virtual training courses.
Starting January 29, RDAbbott launched its 2026 webinar series that will feature technical insights, material updates, and processing recommendations from our supplier partners throughout the year.
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Thermax® N990CG medium thermal carbon black meets the requirements for carbon black specified in EU 10/2011, enabling its use in water gaskets. It also carries an effective Food Contact Notification (FCN No. 2420), allowing it to be used in applications covered under CFR 177.2600 rubber articles intended for repeated use. By watching this webinar recording, you’ll learn how Thermax® N990CG can serve as a drop-in replacement for standard N990 in rubber formulations, while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory requirements for food contact and consumer goods.
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Cancarb Limited has published a Technical Bulletin about the benefits of using Thermax® N990CG in milking liners made of nitrile butadiene rubber. Thermax® N990CG is an FDA-approved thermal carbon black that’s designed to improve the properties and performance of rubber that’s used repeatedly with food items.
Cancarb Limited has published a Technical Bulletin about the benefits of using Thermax® N990CG in milking liners made of silicone. Thermax® N990CG is an FDA-approved thermal carbon black that’s designed to improve the properties and performance of rubber that’s used repeatedly with food items.
Parker Lord has published a landing page about Chemlok rubber-to-metal bonding solutions for infrastructure, agriculture, construction, tank liners, mining, and the oil and gas industry. This online resource describes how Chemlok adhesives support these demanding applications and provide valuable performance advantages.
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Craig Lustek, RDAbbott’s LSR Application Engineer, will co-present a liquid silicone rubber processing webinar with Sodick & Friends on July 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM (CST). This 1-hour session includes 30+ minutes of pre-recorded, in-cell training followed by a live Q&A session with presenters from across the silicone industry. Craig, along with the other featured presenters, will demonstrate a real-world fill study and explain how process parameters were selected, tested, adjusted, and validated to achieve a consistent, fully formed part.
RDAbbott de México, our Mexican subsidiary, is now a member of the Baja California Medical Device Cluster. This industry ecosystem includes medical device manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and government partners in Baja Mexico, which plays a vital role in global medical manufacturing. The Cluster was founded in 2003 and includes more than 50 member companies.
For decades, Chemlok® adhesives have helped engineers create durable rubber-to-metal bonds that improve performance, reduce vibration, and enhance reliability across countless applications. Discover the legacy of inventor Don Alstadt, explore the industries impacted by Chemlok technology, and access Parker Lord’s Chemlok® Adhesives Selector Guide to help identify bonding solutions for your next project.
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