Table 2. Mixing Procedure of Silica-filled SBR/BR Compounds

Stage Step Duration, s Temperature, °C Rotation, rpm
Initial masterbatch charge rubber
mix 0-30
add silica with oil and TESPT 30-270 110 50
add ZnO and S/A 300-310
mix and dump 310-600
milling (11 cycles) 50 20
Final masterbatch charge the initial masterbatch
mixing 0-30
add S, CBS, and DPG 30-40 70 40
mix and dump 40-150
milling (11 cycles) 50 20