Enhancing Rubber Research: RRII and IOCL Collaboration
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between RRII and IOCL |
| Parties Involved | Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) |
| Objective | Enhance research on using Rubber Process Oils (RPO) in tyre and non-tyre rubber products |
| Aim | Improve product performance and rubber processing; drive innovations in rubber processing |
| Focus Areas | Impact of process oil on product performance; sustainability of materials |
| Work Distribution | Manufacturing trials at RRII's Technical Consultancy Division |
| About RPO | Produced by crude oil distillation; contains double-bonded carbon structure derived from Raffinate |
| About RRII | Established in 1955; research on natural rubber cultivation, processing, and products manufacturing; focuses on cost reduction and quality enhancement |