2020/2021 Basic Rubber Technology Course

Truly one of the best values TLARGI has to offer!

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Typically this is a (in-classroom) 20-week course (comprised of two 10-week semesters) however, due to COVID, we will be moving to a safe schedule using webinar format. Certain group on-site activities, such as plant tours will be canceled. If (when) major advancements in COVID prevention come to fruition, the class schedule will revert to the original in-classroom style.

This year we will have a single 15-week semester schedule with classes starting Thursday August 27^th, 2020 and will be held weekly each Thursday until December 17^th, 2020. Live webinars will be scheduled for 5 PM to 7 PM (pacific time) each Thursday. Those attending the live Webinar will be marked present, however those students that have conflicts will be able to watch the webinar recording (for that week) and then take an exam, in order to be marked present. Student’s emails are required before the class start date and access to a computer with internet and typical conference platforms such as ZOOM Conference will be necessary for every student.

PREREQUISITES

Because this is a virtual class, each student must have his or her own computer with Internet access.

The computer must be able to run Zoom, the on-line platform we will use for instruction.

Webcams are optional, but a microphone is required.  

CLASS OVERVIEW

If you or your employees have never attended, we recommend enrolling this fall. Whether your background is operations, sales, technical, finance, or management, it provides invaluable training to further your success in the rubber industry.

The course will provide a comprehensive introduction of the following topics:

• Designing with rubber
  Focusing on polymer selection and recipe ingredients
  
  
• Formulating with rubber
  Using workshops to translate specifications into real rubber recipes that are created and tested
  
  
• Compounding with rubber
  Demonstrating the mixing methods and compounding strategies for organic and silicone elastomers
  
  
• Fabricating with rubber
  Using plant tours at local rubber companies to understand molding, calendering, extrusion, and dip processes
  
  
• Testing with rubber
  Understanding physical test methods with state-of-the-art equipment through in-lab workshops

Other highlighted topics include: Rubber industry overview and history, silicone rubber, rubber-to-substrate bonding, recycling, latex, foam/sponge, mold building, rubber test methods, and more.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• A live-interactive and friendly class-conference style allowing students to ask questions
  
  
• Instructors that strive to keep the subject matter light, practical, and interesting for all rubber industry professionals (whether novice or experienced)
  
  
• Class materials provided are a class textbook “Fundamentals of Rubber Technology” written by R.J. Del Vecchio (ACS Publications, 2003) and class materials (in electronic format).

WHAT’S EXPECTED

Attendance is crucial. In webinar format, attending all class sessions will be required, preferably live or by watching the recording with exam. If you have a scheduling concern, please contact the class instructors, Rick Ziebell at (562) 373-6982 or Matt Rogers at (562) 373-6979, they work to make this class possible for those that have busy work schedules.  

COSTS

NEW THIS YEAR! Previous BRTC students of the past ten years, are welcome to attend any number of classes for free. Please contact the instructors prior to attending and they will provide email invites for video conferencing.

TLARGI is offering a 20% discount because of the abridged schedule due to COVID. The discounted cost for the entire class this year, is $380*. At this time, please pay by check. Note: Additional fees may be required if the class reverts to original in-classroom style.

• Make check payable to: TLARGI
• Mail check to: R.D. Abbott, 16511 Carmenita Rd., Cerritos CA 90703
• In the memo line, reference Account #420-19 and record the student name(s) if different than payee.

HOW TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE

Choose the green Register Now button below to get started.

Complete the First Student section, including the student's phone and email. If the person who is paying the fee is different, make sure to complete the Payee fields.  

Choose the Add button and complete the Additional Student Information section. You must record the name, phone, and email address for each student. 

If necessary, choose the Add Another button to add more students. Each student must have his or her own paid registration. Record the name, phone, and email address for each student that you add. 

QUESTIONS?

Questions about the course? Contact Rick Ziebell at rick.ziebell@RDAbbott.com or (562) 373-6979.