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Wonder Book of Rubber PRD-62 #1
This B. F. Goodrich promotional comic book explains the manufacturing process of rubber products through illustrated industrial sequences. The content details how rubber compounds are formulated using different recipes depending on the desired product characteristics, then demonstrates the Banbury mixer and mixing mill equipment used to prepare rubber compounds at scale. A substantial section explains tire construction, showing how cord plies are layered and covered with rubber sheets, culminating in the application of ply stock onto a collapsible steel drum to build the tire structure. The final page showcases the diverse applications of B. F. Goodrich rubber products, including dress footwear, industrial boots, canvas shoes, insulated footwear, and hunting and fishing boots.