Preparation of rubber composition by aqueous elastomer emulsion mixing and articles thereof including tires

摘要

The invention relates to preparation of a rubber composition by pre-mixing at least one rubber compounding ingredient with an aqueous emulsion, or latex, of at least one elastomer. The invention also contemplates the use of such rubber composition, or blend of such rubber composition with at least one additional elastomer and/or rubber compounding ingredient, as a component of an article of manufacture. Such article of manufacture may be, for example, a tire. Such article may also be an industrial product such as a hose or belt such as a conveyor belt or power transmission belt. <IMAGE>