3 ways our rubber stands out

Rubber Tracks
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How do we create rubber with unique properties and develop solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of each client?

It all starts at Soucy Techno in Sherbrooke where we produce rubber from carefully crafted formulas. 

Denis Dubé is a compound specialist. He says every component that goes into the final product is carefully selected keeping the client’s requirements in mind. 

In fact, he says there is no “one size fits all” formula when it comes to rubber, but rather endless possible combinations.

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Once Soucy Techno has prepared the compound, rolls of it are sent to Soucy Rubber Tracks in Drummondville or to Soucy Baron in Saint-Jérôme.  

Each plant will mould the rubber according to its own specialty. For instance, Soucy Rubber Tracks uses high-temperature presses to create tracks of varying sizes to fit specific vehicles. 

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In sum, many of Soucy’s units are involved in formulating and transforming our rubber. That means that experts with complementary skillsets work together to design high-performance products such as our robust track systems that can withstand extreme weather conditions.

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The cutting of one of our rubber tracks.

The track systems Soucy builds contain more than just rubber. 

They’re made with layers of materials including steel cables, fibreglass, and a variety of custom rubber compounds for a final product that delivers unmatched performance and durability.

Jean-François Drapeau is a material engineer who makes sure that every layer serves a specific purpose. 

An effective track system represents the right balance between resistance, flexibility, and adherence.  Every detail matters.

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The weather affects rubber. It can stiffen in the cold and soften in the heat. We always take these variations , and how the final product will be used, into account from the get-go when developing a compound.

And we make sure our tracks are tested in extreme conditions: from glacial cold emulating the weather in the Arctic to searing heat designed to simulate desert conditions. As a result, our track systems can withstand the most extreme weather conditions. As long as they are chosen with their environment in mind.

Did you know that rubber generates its own heat when deformed?

Heat is generated when mechanical energy isn't completely recovered. This is called hysteresis. Because rubber tracks are constantly under pressure, selecting the right material is a key challenge.

At Soucy Techno, we design and develop compounds that limit the loss of energy associated with hysteresis. We leverage our expertise to ensure the material provides consistent performance, reliability, and heat resistance.

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Soucy Rubber Tracks’ specialized moulding equipment can produce a range of track sizes. Whether it's a small snowblower track system (about 5 pounds) or one for a massive defence vehicle (up to 1.2 tons, the weight of a car!), every track is moulded as a single, jointless piece which lowers the chance of weak points. 

At Soucy, every step of the production process involves a network of experts across our subsidiaries. This close-knit collaboration between our various units enables us to meet custom requests. Every person involved, from the press adjuster to the materials engineer to the compound technician, plays a vital role in the product's final performance.
 

Soucy Baron also molds other rubber products to meet the needs of the agriculture, industrial, electric vehicle, and powersports sectors. Rubber processing is just one of our core strengths. To discover how this material is transformed into a high-performance product, read our article: ''Rubber's Path All The Way To The Track System''.