Monthly Archives: December 2025

Join RDAbbott and Dow for an exclusive Lunch n’ Learn at RDAbbott’s Service Center in Barberton, Ohio, on March 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (ET). This collaborative event brings together industry-leading experts and equipment partners from Sodick, Roembke, and Nexus to showcase the latest advancements in medical-grade silicone elastomers and processing technologies.

TSE Industries has published an article about the advantages of Millathane® millable polyurethanes in mining and other high-abrasion environments. Applications include conveyor belts, hoses, solid tires, bearings, bushings, seals, gaskets, and vibration isolators. Millathane® polyurethanes can also be applied as a tough, protective layer to conventional rubber surfaces for greater abrasion resistance and durability.

The holidays are better when shared—and this year, we’re sharing something extra special. RDAbbott and NovationSi are excited to present our annual Christmas video, “Our Little Saint Nicks,” a fun, family-filled tribute inspired by the Beach Boys’ Little Saint Nick. The video is packed with adorable photos of our employees and their kids and grandkids; all dressed for the season and delivering holiday cheer one smile at a time.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 10:00 – 11:30 AM (ET), Parker Lord is hosting a virtual training featuring its Chemlok® rubber-to-substrate adhesives. This online event will consist of two pre-recorded sessions followed by a live question-and-answer session.

Dow has published an article in EV Design and Manufacturing that explains why silicones are instrumental in supporting EV battery performance and safety. Designers have a choice of thermal management and fire protection materials, but silicones combine thermal stability, high temperature resistance, and electrical insulation along with other critical characteristics.

Parker has launched CHEMLOK® NX-100, a next-generation covercoat adhesive that bonds elastomers to substrates during vulcanization while supporting greater environmental sustainability and improved regulatory compliance. This new topcoat adhesive bonds NR, SBR, CR, and EPDM polymers to metals and other rigid substrates without the use of chlorinated solvents that raise EHS concerns.

Rick Ziebell, RDAbbott’s Technical Fellow, will be an instructor for Silicone Elastomers Technology and Fabrication, an expert-led course from M.R. Toub Training, scheduled for February 9 – 12, 2026, from 8 AM to 5 PM (PT) each day. This university-accredited course will provide participants with continuing education credits from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

TSE Industries has published an article about how its Millathane® millable polyurethanes are improving golf grips. These polymers combine the performance advantages of polyurethanes with the compounding flexibility of rubber. Golf grip manufacturers that include TSE’s millable polyurethanes in their compounds can strike the right balance between performance and comfort.

Dow has published a new landing page about its high-performance materials for sports equipment and recreation products. These advanced materials include liquid silicone rubber (LSR) for water sports and LED illumination. Liquid injection molding supports the use of LSRs in various colors and durometers with benefits that include reduced handling and increased throughput.

TSE Industries has published an article about how its bio-based Millathane® polymers can be used instead of traditional petroleum-based polyurethanes to promote sustainability. TSE has developed three bio-based grades that perform similarly to its standard Millathane E34, Millathane 55, and Millathane 26 products. In some cases, the bio-based Millathane grades provided better performance.