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Rubber and Elastomer Training Courses

Unlock new knowledge with Smither's rubber and elastomer training courses focused on materials technology, performance and durability. Trusted worldwide by manufacturers, R&D teams and technical specialists, Smither's comprehensive courses deliver targeted, actionable learning with measurable impact.

Rubber and Elastomer Training Courses

Gain the knowledge and confidence needed to solve real-world material challenges with Smither's rubber and elastomer training courses. Whether you're tackling material specification, design, failure analysis, or need to understand regulations, our courses are designed to help you elevate your expertise and optimise material performance.

With flexible learning formats — online, in-person, or tailored to your team — Smither offers the right course to meet your needs, whether you're new to the field or looking to advance your skills.

Why Choose Smither for Rubber and Elastomer Training?

  • Industry Experts: Learn from professionals with decades of real-world experience.
  • Actionable Insights: Apply knowledge immediately to your work.
  • Flexible Learning: Available online, in-person, or custom on-site for your team.
  • Targeted for Professionals: Ideal for R&D, manufacturing, engineering, and quality control.
  • Trusted Authority: Over 100 years of independent expertise in rubber and elastomer materials.
  • CPD Accredited: IOM3-approved and CPD-certified to boost your professional development.

Explore Our Rubber Training Pathways

Core Rubber Technology

For those new to rubber or needing a solid technical foundation

Introduction to Rubber TechnologyA comprehensive overview of rubber materials, compounding, processing and applications.OnlineIn-person
Foundations in Rubber MaterialsDeeper understanding of rubber chemistry, material properties and selection criteria.OnlineIn-person
Specialist Elastomers

For deeper expertise in specific elastomer types and applications

Introduction to Silicone ElastomersUnderstand silicone chemistry, processing, performance characteristics and key applications.OnlineIn-person
Sealing with ElastomersLearn the principles of elastomeric sealing, material selection and design for reliable sealing performance.OnlineIn-person
Failure Analysis and Prevention

For professionals investigating or preventing rubber component failures

Investigating and Prevention of Failure in Rubber ComponentsIdentify root causes of rubber failures, understand degradation mechanisms and apply prevention strategies.OnlineIn-person
Sustainability and Recycling

For teams responding to environmental and circular economy challenges

Waste to Resource: Circular Strategies for Plastics and RubbersPractical strategies to support circularity, recycling and more sustainable material choices.In-person

Who Should Attend

Our rubber and elastomer training is suitable for professionals across the rubber supply chain, including:

  • R&D and materials engineers
  • Product designers and development engineers
  • Manufacturing and process engineers
  • Quality control and assurance professionals
  • Technical, procurement and supply chain teams
  • Anyone involved in specifying, developing or troubleshooting rubber and elastomer components

No prior rubber knowledge is required for our foundation-level courses.

Prefer Training Tailored to Your Business?

Smither also delivers custom and in-company training designed around your products, materials and processes. Get practical, targeted content delivered online or on-site by the same experts who run our public courses.

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Explore Our Rubber and Elastomer Training Courses

Delve into rubber and elastomer materials with our course selection below. Follow the links for more details. You will find our full course listing here.

CourseKey LearningsLearn more
Introduction to Rubber Technology
  • ✔ Better understand rubber materials and their properties to optimise products and processes.
  • ✔ Key rubber raw materials and additives.
  • ✔ Insight into compounding, vulcanization and common processing methods.
  • ✔ How material selection, compounding and processing influence end product properties.
  • ✔ Causes of degradation from environmental and chemical factors and how to combat it.
OnlineIn-person
Foundations in Rubber Materials
  • ✔ Understand the basic science of elastomers and their classifications.
  • ✔ Identify how key rubber ingredients influence material behaviour.
  • ✔ Gain knowledge of compounding steps and the role of processing equipment.
  • ✔ Support quality control and troubleshooting through better material knowledge.
OnlineIn-person
Investigating Failure in Rubber Components
  • ✔ How to manage and improve material durability and service life performance.
  • ✔ Overview of rubber materials and properties.
  • ✔ Identify causes of material and component failure.
  • ✔ How to prevent future failures through design and testing.
  • ✔ How to correctly specify and select materials according to service life.
OnlineIn-person
Sealing with Elastomers
  • ✔ What's required for effective seal performance.
  • ✔ Understanding of common seal materials and the basics of seal design.
  • ✔ Selecting materials based on service requirements.
  • ✔ Best practices in developing a specification.
  • ✔ Understanding of long term performance issues and how to avoid failure.
OnlineIn-person
Introduction to Silicone Elastomers
  • ✔ Chemistry and properties of silicone elastomers.
  • ✔ Main types of silicone elastomers and their uses.
  • ✔ Knowledge on aspects of processing from compounding to moulding, extrusion and curing.
OnlineIn-person
Introduction to Plastics and Rubber in Medical Devices
  • ✔ Scope of medical device regulations and product standards within the EU and UK.
  • ✔ How material selection and manufacturing are impacted by regulatory requirements for efficacy, compatibility and shelf life.
  • ✔ Quality systems and risk assessment.
  • ✔ Requirements for biocompatibility, physical properties, sterilisation and packaging systems.
OnlineIn-person

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