About Robinson Brothers

Robac Technology is the rubber accelerators and polymer chemical business unit of Robinson Brothers Limited, which focuses on chemicals used in dry/wet rubber applications.

Robac Technology products are used for rubber vulcanisation, such as safe accelerator systems, low temperature curing and ultra-accelerators.
Established in 1869, Robinson Brothers manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom offer:
· R&D Laboratory
· In-house Hazard Screening
· Polymer Additives Laboratory
· Kilo-Laboratory
· Pilot Plant
· Large-scale manufacturing Plants

They have the capacity of manufacturing a 100g sample for validation up-to multi-tonne quantities.

Robac Technology is a dependable and reliable partner, offering technical support, innovative products and a bespoke service to international industries, including: sport, automotive, medical devices and toys.

Robac AS100 accelerator is utilised during the vulcanisation of the rubber for the soles used in running shoes. Robac AS100 produces a clean vulcanisation and does not leave behind any residues. Thus, it is considered to be much more environmentally friendly than previous alternatives. The company focuses on improving systems to ensure they are fully compliant with regulations, such as REACH. Robinson Brothers is ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified.

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