Smithers Rapra Announces “Testing Considerations for Optimal Hose Performance” Webinar

Oct. 3, 2014 - PRLog -- (Akron, OH) – October 3, 2014 – Smithers Rapra, a world leader in rubber, plastics and composites testing expertise, announced today that Jeff Andrasik, product testing operations manager, will present a webinar titled “Testing Considerations for Optimal Hose Performance – An Expert Overview.” (http://www.rapra.net/webinars/optimal-hose-performance.asp) The webinar, on October 7 at 11:00 a.m EST., will reveal some of the most common factors that contribute to hose failures and how external testing can aid in reducing time to market for new hose products.

“During the webinar, Andrasik will review hose development from conception to implementation, including ideal scenarios for testing,” said Todd Hain, marketing manager at Smithers Rapra. “The goal is to help our customers and webinar attendees reduce the time to market by considering all relevant factors before product testing, including test setup considerations, common failure modes and their causes, and understanding the correlation between testing options and expected field performance.”

Andrasik will cover the following topics related to rubber and polymer hoses:

·       Failure modes under various conditions and applications

·       Common test methods by industry, specifically OEM specifications for automotive, SAE industrial specifications and aerospace considerations

·       Test setup considerations and conditions in real-world examples

·       Increasing efficiency in product development and validation procedures by adding external testing to the mix, including competitive benchmarking and repetitive iterations

Andrasik has developed and executed a wide variety of test programs including pressure, vibration, and temperature specifications on automotive, industrial, aerospace, nuclear, and consumer products. He has more than 10 years of experience testing rubber and plastic components, parts and products against common industry and governmental standards including ASTM, ISO, SAE, Fed, MIL, FDA and automotive OEM specifications.

Registration for all 2014 Smithers Rapra webinars and additional information can be found at info.smithersrapra.com/webinars/.

About Smithers Rapra:

Smithers Rapra has been a trusted partner of the plastics and rubber industries for over 90 years. Our business is built around delivering a complete portfolio of rubber and plastic testing services to support a wide range of industry sectors including tire, automotive, polymer products, oil and gas, medical device, pharmaceutical, transport, packaging, industrial, and consumer products.  By integrating science, technology and business expertise, Smithers’ goal is to add value throughout the life cycle of our clients’ products. Please visit www.smithersrapra.com.

About The Smithers Group

Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, The Smithers Group includes Smithers Apex, Smithers Avanza, Smithers Pira, Smithers Quality Assessments, Smithers Rapra, and Smithers Visicient.  Each Smithers Group company provides technology-based services focused on a defined market.  As a group, the diversity of market sectors and technologies provides stability and a platform for long-term growth.  By integrating science, technology and business expertise, Smithers’ goal is to add value throughout the life cycle of our clients’ products, by utilizing testing, consulting, information, and compliance services.  All Smithers companies are known by their clients as Trusted Providers of Innovative Solutions. For more information, visit www.smithers.com.

You can reach the Smithers Rapra North America office at:

425 West Market Street

Akron, Ohio 44303

Telephone: 330-762-7441

www.smithersrapra.com