- Physical-Mechanical Testing
- Physical-Mechanical Testing of Products
- Physical-Mechanical Testing of Materials
- Custom Mixing, milling, & molding
- Unvulcanized Rubber
- Properties in Tension & Compression at Various Temperatures
- Flex & Fatigue
- Abrasion Resistance
- Cold Temperature Properties
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
- Environmental conditioning & exposure
- Adhesion
- Hardness & Density
- Coefficient of Friction
- Cut & Chip Resistance
- Additional Plastics Testing
- Reference Materials
- Composites Testing
- Chemical-Analytical
- Technology Consulting
- Processing & Development
- Information Services
Smithers Consulting Team
Michael L. Bair
Senior Manager, Technical Consulting
Mr. Bair provides consulting services in a variety of areas within the tire industry. His expertise includes forensic analysis of failed tires, standard of care in tire sales and servicing, tire application and fitment, field and fleet performance analysis, vehicle dynamics and controllability issues and governmental regulations. His expertise resides within the context of a thorough understanding of the tire industry, per se. He has testified in state and federal courts in the USA.
Mike has been on the consulting staff at Smithers Rapra since January of 2005. Prior to joining Smithers, during the period 1972 through 2004, Mike held a variety of positions in the business, technical and regulatory areas during his career with Michelin North America, Inc. Prior to his Michelin employment, he served as a commissioned officer and helicopter gunship pilot in the US Army.
You may contact Mike directly to arrange for an initial discussion, request his Curriculum Vitae, etc.
Contact Information
330-762-7441 phone
330-762-7447 fax
330-414-0108 mobile
mbair@smithers.com