Rubber Technology is a specialized field of science that comprises of the study of transformation of rubbers or elastomers into useful products. Rubber Technology is one of the premier branch of L. D. College of Engineering institute in Gujarat State set with the objectives of imparting higher education, research and training. The branch and institute is affiliated with Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad and administrated by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat.
It also focuses on the processing of natural rubber or synthetic rubber, processing of latex and so on. It provides Rubber Engineering Technology students with a diversified background that includes advanced coursework in the mixing and testing of rubber compounds for industry standards, the processing of rubber compounds into finished products that meet customer requirements, product and mold design and materials selection and properties.
The tremendously mounting use of automobiles enhanced the use of rubber in industries and has made rubber technology a lucrative career option. The rubber industry in India has much scope and growth is still being made in its paraphernalia. Not only in India but countries abroad as well are in dire need of experts in this field.
Vision & Mission
Vision :
To achieve global standards in quality of Education, Research & Developments, Training in rubber technology and to empower the students to be leader in rubber technology.
Mission :
To Develop Industry Oriented Rubber Technology graduates to accept the challenges of society by, Teaching Rubber Technology knowledge through highly qualified and trained faculty in encouraging environment.
Creating awareness about the needs of industries and society through alumni and Industry-Institute interactions.
Encouraging them to think inventively and introduce them to various research activities through advanced project works related to Rubber Technology.
Supporting them to prepare in all aspects like communication, entrepreneurship, and interpersonal skills.
What is Rubber Technology ?
The subject that deals with the processing of Latex, Natural Rubber or Synthetic Rubber to convert them into useful products.
This subject also deals with different types of rubbers, their manufacturing process, their properties, formulation of rubber for different products, applications in various fields etc.
Opportunities for Rubber Technologists
Although about 7500 rubber units are active in the country, very few people are aware of Rubber Technology as a career option.
Rubber industry is growing in stature due to the high demands of tires, whether high-tech tires of airplanes or tires of bicycles. Rubber is also being used in car decorations and is other industries.
This is comparatively a new field of action and the demands for trained personnel are soaring high in the present times.
Rubber finds applications is different fields like civil, electrical, medical, pharmaceutical, transport, defense, offshore, marine, agriculture, sports, comforts etc.
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