Research & Development
Pioneer the Future of Rubber
Let's envision a future where natural rubber drives a self-reliant industry, powered by groundbreaking research and collaborative spirit.
About Research And Development Centre
The Research and Development Centre will be KRL's core hub for technological advancement and quality assurance. This facility will provide essential services like incubation, prototyping, and pilot plant studies to upgrade manufacturing technology for all rubber products. Our goal will be to drive innovation and help businesses, especially MSME units, become competitive internationally through high-quality products.
Built for Breakthroughs in Rubber Industry
The Research and Development Centre will be equipped with modern laboratories and advanced equipment that will support testing, product development, and process innovation across every stage of natural rubber production.
Dry Rubber Products
The dry rubber lab is created to test, mix, and perfect solid rubber compounds with high precision. We use the Kneader and Two-roll mixing mill for uniform compounding so as to minimize batch variation and optimize additive dispersion. Then, the facility has critical machinery like the Moving Die Rheometer to measure curing characteristics for guiding vulcanization processes. Similarly, the Plastimeter determines raw rubber viscosity, while the 5kN Universal Testing Machine verifies tensile strength and elongation.
Latex Products
We prioritize the unique needs of liquid rubber, where stability and purity are really important. That’s why the Research and Development facility comes with a Latex centrifuging machine to ensure high-quality concentration, separating field latex into specific grades. And every process, from extraction to final formulation, is studied in detail through a 150 N Universal Testing Machine and a Mechanical Stability Tester. Combined with precision instruments like viscometers, these facilities help industries develop superior latex-based products such as gloves, adhesives, and coated materials that meet the highest international standards for performance and safety.
Characterization
Our material characterization suite conducts deep compositional and thermal analysis essential for high-performance product development. The FTIR (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) identifies chemical components and detects contaminants to verify the purity. And the facility has TGA High Resolution (Thermogravimetric Analysis) to determine material degradation and composition under heat to inform any thermal stability. Complementary tools like the UV-Visible Spectrophotometer and Particle size analyzer provide insights into color, optical properties, and filler efficiency for new rubber formulations.
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Targeted Support for Business Success
Targeted support will be offered to every player in the rubber industry, delivering the specific tools, resources, and partnerships needed to build scale and achieve success.
Entrepreneurs
KRL prioritizes the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector by offering dedicated assistance for technology and innovation. The Research and Development Centre provides essential support services like incubation and prototyping for new products. This facility helps new ventures overcome technical challenges, ensuring their products meet stringent quality standards and facilitating faster market entry.
Manufacturers
Existing and new manufacturers gain access to crucial common facilities designed to reduce their operational costs. KRL provides world-class infrastructure, including dedicated centers for testing and quality control, advanced sterilizing facilities, and a specialized tool room for molds and maintenance. This integration supports manufacturers in producing high-quality rubber products destined for both domestic and international markets.
Investors
Investors fund the core development of a world-class manufacturing infrastructure through KRL’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Your capital enables value addition in the natural rubber sector, which is the primary objective. This strategic investment guarantees massive employment generation in society and consistent returns for stakeholders. Place your capital at the productive heart of India's rubber industry!