Table 2. Mixing Procedure

Time, min:s Action
1st stage 0:00 - 1:30 Add Rubber (initial temp.: 100°C)
1:30 - 2:40 1/2 (Silica + silane) + 1/2 (Carbon black + oil)
2:40 - 3:40 1/2 (Silica + silane) + 1/2 (Carbon black + oil)
3:40 - 5:30 ZnO, St/A, 6PPD, TMQ
5:30 Ram up
5:30 - 7:30 Extra mixing and dump (dump temp.: 150-155°C)
2nd stage 0:00 - 0:30 Master batch from 1st stage (initial temp.: 50°C)
0:30 - 2:30 Curatives and dump (dump temp.: 80-90°C)