Members of the Polymer Research Laboratory visited Rhodeco Rubber Processing Services, Inc. at Caloocan City last October 21, 2014. The visit and familiarization tour were handled personally by Rhodora dela Cruz-Medalla, Rhodeco Rubber’s general manager and USAID project collaborator. The visit included the following topics:

– Introduction of Rhodeco Rubber Processing Services, Inc.
– Fundamentals of Rubber Compounding
– Familiarization tour around the rubber facility
— Finished rubber product section facility
— Mixing and compounding facility
— Curing, molding, and vulcanization facility
— Quality assurance and testing facility