Rachana Rubber was established in 1972 by visionary and entrepreneur late Gopalji Thakkar as a manufacturer of high-quality dipped latex goods and moulded rubber goods.
In business for nearly 40 years now, Rachana Rubber has in the past been a Grade A supplier for moulded rubber goods to various industries such as automotive, electrical/electronic as well as acoustics. In its present form, Rachana Rubber is in the business of custom formulated latex compounds and a one stop shop for all aqueous dispersions and emulsions for latex compounds along with various latex specific chemicals such as defoamers, surfactants, dispersing agents, silicone oils etc.
In 2009 the management team at Rachana decided to specialize in providing the latex industry in India with tailor-made solutions as there was a lack of speciality chemical providers with sound technical knowledge that catered only to the latex industry. The following year in 2010, they diversified into the distribution of high-quality aqueous chemical dispersions and emulsions for latex compounds from Akron Dispersions Inc., USA, and axillary chemicals for latex compounds from Manufacturers Chemicals LLC, USA
Founded in 1972 by visionary entrepreneur Mr. Gopalji Thakkar, Rachana Rubber began as a manufacturer of premium dipped latex goods and molded rubber products. With over 50 years of industry expertise, we have proudly served as a Grade A supplier to various sectors, including automotive, electrical, electronics, and acoustics.
In 2009, recognizing a gap in the market, our management team made a strategic decision to specialize in supplying tailor-made solutions to the latex industry in India. At that time, there was a noticeable lack of specialty chemical providers with deep technical knowledge dedicated solely to this industry. By 2010, we expanded our offerings, becoming a distributor of high-quality aqueous chemical dispersions and emulsions for latex compounds from Akron Dispersions Inc., USA, and auxiliary chemicals from the former Manufacturers Chemicals LLC, USA.
Over the years, we have built strong relationships with leading manufacturers across the globe, including those in the USA, Malaysia, China, and India. Today, Rachana Rubber is a trusted name in custom-formulated latex compounds and a one-stop shop for a wide range of specialty chemicals tailored to latex and latex dipping operations.
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At Rachana Rubber, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the latex industry.
Director, Rachana Rubber
Director, Technical Sales, Rachana Rubber
President, Akron Dispersions, Inc.
Sales and Marketing Manager, Manufacturers Chemicals LLC
“After entering the latex industry, one of the first things everyone is told is: `Latex compounding and manufacturing is an art, not a science’. While this may be true, precision is the key to achieving high-performance/quality latex compounds and products. Whether it is making dispersions and emulsions correctly or using the right surfactants, dispersing agents, and defoamers, there is a definite science to it. Our principals use the right science to help us deliver a custom solution to your latex compounding and manufacturing needs,” says Hemant Thakkar, Director, of Technical Sales, at Rachana Rubber.
Latex and other water based polymeric materials can be “compounded” or formulated with several chemical ingredients to achieve, enhance, stabilize, and protect their unique physical and chemical properties. These chemical ingredients are added to the latex in fine particle-size water-based dispersions and emulsions.
Particle size, a critical factor in the manufacture and selection of an aqueous dispersion, is characterized not only by particle diameter but by the frequency within a given size range i.e. the particle size distribution. Highly sophisticated cylindrical mills are used for manufacturing and a laser diffraction instrument is used to measure these critical parameters to assure batch-to-batch uniformity.
High-performance Latex compounds begin with consistent, reliable aqueous dispersions coupled with the right axillary compounds such as surfactants and defoamers, to help keep the latex compound stable and productive throughout the production cycle.
Rachana Rubber is pleased to offer high-quality water-based dispersions and emulsions for latex compounds (such as antioxidant and accelerator dispersions, composite cure masterbatch dispersions, etc.) from Akron Dispersions Inc., USA, and axillary chemicals such as surfactants, stabilizers and defoamers for latex compounds from Manufacturers Chemicals LLC, USA.
For years we have been helping our customers design and formulate latex compounds for critical applications. Our goal is to provide you with exceptional products and service.
All our individual and composite cure masterbatch dispersions, emulsions, and axillary chemicals are manufactured with the same philosophy to give the customer the optimum product to help their business grow. Processing decisions are based on what’s best for the customers, and on this there is no compromise,” adds Harish Thakkar.
“When entering the latex industry, a common phrase you’ll hear is: ‘Latex compounding and manufacturing is an art, not a science.’ While there’s truth in that, precision is the foundation of high-performance latex compounds and products. Whether it’s achieving the perfect dispersions and emulsions or selecting the ideal surfactants, dispersing agents, and defoamers, there is a precise science involved. At Rachana Rubber, we apply this science to deliver custom solutions tailored to your latex compounding and manufacturing needs,” says Hemant Thakkar, Director of Technical Sales at Rachana Rubber.
What sets Rachana Rubber apart is our deep technical knowledge and commitment to excellence in product quality. We understand that latex and other water-based polymeric materials can be carefully formulated with various chemical ingredients to enhance, stabilize, and protect their unique physical and chemical properties. These ingredients are meticulously added to latex in fine particle-size water-based dispersions and emulsions, ensuring that every compound meets the highest standards.
One of the critical factors in producing these aqueous dispersions is particle size, which we rigorously control. Not only do we focus on particle diameter, but we also ensure consistency within a specified size range, known as particle size distribution. By utilizing advanced cylindrical mills for manufacturing and state-of-the-art laser diffraction instruments for measurement, we guarantee batch-to-batch uniformity, giving you a product that is both uniform and consistent.
High-performance latex compounds start with reliable, consistent aqueous dispersions, coupled with the right auxiliary compounds like surfactants and defoamers. These components keep the latex compound stable and efficient throughout the production cycle, resulting in superior end products.
At Rachana Rubber, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality water-based dispersions and emulsions for latex compounds. These include antioxidant and accelerator dispersions, composite cure masterbatch dispersions, and auxiliary chemicals such as surfactants, stabilizers, wax emulsions, defoamers, de-webbers, color pigment dispersions, silicone oil, silicone oil emulsions, and synthetic latexes like NBR, CR, and polyisoprene. Our products come from leading manufacturers across the globe, including those in the USA, Malaysia, China, and India.
For years, we’ve been assisting our customers in designing and formulating latex compounds for critical applications. Our goal is to provide you with unparalleled products and services that help your business thrive.
“Our philosophy is simple: every dispersion, emulsion, and auxiliary chemical we produce is crafted to give our customers the best possible product, with no compromises on quality. Our processing decisions are driven by what’s best for our customers, ensuring they receive the optimum product to support their growth,” adds Harish Thakkar.
