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Logistics Guide for Southeast Asian Tire Factories Procuring Raw Materials from China: What's the Most Cost-Effective Shipping Method?
February 26, 2026

With the implementation of RCEP, Southeast Asian tire factories, conveyor belt manufacturers, and rubber product companies are procuring raw materials like carbon black and rubber additives from China more frequently. But what's the best logistics route for speed and savings? Choosing the wrong transport method can not only delay production but also eat into your profits through higher costs. This article combines current mainstream China-ASEAN logistics pathways to provide a practical procurement logistics optimization guide, helping you avoid unnecessary pitfalls.

 North America Rubber Products & Raw Materials Import Tariff Policy Interpretation (2025)
February 24, 2026

Introduction: In 2025, North America has continued to tighten its import tariff policies for rubber products and raw materials. By implementing progressive tariff increases, expanding the scope of taxation, and strengthening rules of origin supervision, it has established strict trade barriers, which have profoundly affected the export pattern and supply chain layout of China's rubber industry. This article sorts out the core policy points, market impacts and response directions.

EP, NN, and EE Canvas: Which Conveyor Belt Should You Choose?
February 14, 2026

In industrial conveyor systems, if rubber is the "skin" of a conveyor belt, then the carcass fabric is its "spine." Choosing the wrong carcass material is like running a marathon in flip-flops—not only inefficient but also leading to serious mechanical failures. At SFT Rubber, we frequently receive inquiries from customers about how to choose between EP (Polyester/Nylon), NN (Nylon/Nylon), and EE (Polyester/Nylon) canvases. Today, we'll use data comparisons to help you make the optimal decision.

Reliability Defines Strength — How 50% SBR Latex Empowers High-Performance Tire Cord and Canvas Dipping Processes
February 03, 2026

​With the continued growth in global transportation and industrial automation demands, the research and development of high-performance fiber skeleton materials has entered a new stage. In the production chain of cord fabrics, canvas, and various industrial textiles, SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) latex, with its superior adhesive properties, has once again become the focus of industry attention.

Ultra-High Structure Carbon Black for Tires: Balance Rolling Resistance & Abrasion Resistance | SFT
January 30, 2026

On January 30, 2026, SFT Company briefly interpreted the application value of ultra-high structure (VHS) carbon black in tire formulations based on ASTM D1765 standard and a 2025 global industrial application report.

What Are the Basic Requirements of EU REACH Certification for Rubber Industrial Raw Materials?
January 21, 2026

EU REACH Certification serves as the core access threshold for rubber industrial raw materials (including natural rubber, synthetic rubber (BR), cord fabric, and tire steel wire) entering the EU market, covering the entire process of substance registration, hazardous substance restrictions, and compliance declarations.