The Influence of Cork and Manufacturing Parameters on the Properties of Cork–Rubber Composites for Vibration Isolation Applications

The addition of cork to a natural rubber compound and the vulcanization parameters were studied in terms their influence on properties cork–rubber materials. characterization different compounds was carried out included determination mechanical related application composites as vibration isolation pads, such static dynamic behavior under compressive loading. Statistical methods, ANOVA regression analysis, used this study. results showed that introduction an additional filler increased its hardness stiffness, while maintaining similar base when subjected In addition, it found increasing amount granulometry lower temperatures resulted stiffer vulcanizates. Materials with higher granule contents be affected final by molding pressure. A study involving use linear models tool predict or optimize applications also developed.