Materials

EPDM / Neoprene / Nitrile / Natural Rubber / Insertion Rubber / Butyl Rubber / Cork / Other Rubbers / Other Synthetic Sponges / Polypropylene / Polyethylene / Other Plastics EPDM

  • Very good resistance to heat, ozone and weather
  • Compatible with fireproof hydraulic fluids, ketones, hot and cold water, alkalis
  • Unsatisfactory compatibility with most oils, gasoline, kerosene, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, halogenated solvents and concentrated acids.
  • Available as solid rubber or as sponge sheets.
    • Solid rubber; 1200mm wide, 0.8 to 12.7mm thick
    • Sponge sheets are 2x1m, available from 1mm to 40mm thick
  • (other sheet sizes available upon request)
Neoprene/EPDM Rubber
Available Thicknesses (mm)
Material
Standard Size
0.8
1.5
2.4
3.2
4.5
6
9
12
black
width: 1200mm
length: 10m
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
black sponge
width: 1000mm
length: 2000mm
Sizing in 1mm increments from 1mm to 40mm

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Neoprene

  • Very good resistance to weathering and heat
  • Moderate resistance to petroleum based fluids
  • Available as both solid rubber and sponge sheets
    • Solid rubber; 1200mm wide, 0.8 to 12mm thick
    • Sponge sheer; 2x1m, 1mm to 40mm thick
  • (other sheet sizes available upon request)
Neoprene/EPDM Rubber
Available Thicknesses (mm)
Material
Standard Size
0.8
1.5
2.4
3.2
4.5
6
9
12
black
width: 1200mm
length: 10m
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
black sponge
width: 1000mm
length: 2000mm
Sizing in 1mm increments from 1mm to 40mm

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Nitrile

  • Fully synthetic rubber, meaning excellent resistance to petroleum based fluids and aromatics
  • White nitrile is a food grade rubber suitable in food manufacturing and handling applications, with excellent resistance to mineral oils and animal fats. Compliant with FDA Part 17
  • Potable water nitrile to AS4020:2002
  • General sheet sizes, 1200mm wide, 0.8 to 12mm thick
Nitrile Rubber
Available Thicknesses (mm)
Material
Standard Size
0.8
1.5
2.4
3.2
4.5
6
9
12
nitrile
width: 1200mm
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
white nitrile
length: 10m
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

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Natural Rubber

  • Very good all-round properties including abrasion and tear resistance
  • Low resistance to temperature and petroleum based products
  • Available in the following product groups:
    • Natural (red and black)
    • White Food Grade (hygienic)
    • Pure Gum
    • Chutex
  • General sheet sizes 1200mm wide, up to 12mm thick
    (other sheet sizes available upon request)
Natural Rubber
Available Thicknesses (mm)
Material
Standard Size
0.8
1.5
2.4
3.2
4.5
6
9
12
black
width: 1200mm
length: 10m
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
red
Y
Y
Y
Y
white FDA
Y
Y
Y
Y
pure gum
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
chutex
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

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Insertion Rubber

  • Much improved tear resistance due to fabric reinforcement
  • Different grades of fabric can be used to vary the tear strength (generally cotton or nylon fabrics)
  • Available in the following product groups:
    • Natural Insertion
    • Neoprene Insertion
    • Nitrile Insertion
    • EPDM Insertion
    • White Faced Insertion
  • General sheet sizes 1200mm wide, from 0.8 to 9mm thick (dependant on group)


Insertion Rubber
Available Thicknesses (mm)
Material
Standard Size
0.8
1.5
2.4
3.2
4.5
6
9
12
natural
width: 1200mm
length: 10m
C1
C1
C1, C2, N1
C2, N2
C2, N2
C2
neoprene
C1, N1
C, N1
C2
C2, N2
nitrile
N1
N1
N1
N1
EPDM
C1
C1
C1
C1
C1: 1ply cotton reinforced, C2: 2ply cotton reinforced, N1: 1ply nylon reinforced, N2: 2ply nylon reinforced

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Butyl Rubber

  • Made from 100% bromo butyl polymer, with excellent resistance to chemical and heat, with low permeability to air
  • Poor resistance to petroleum based fluids
  • General sheet sizes, 1200mm wide, 3 to 6mm thick
Butyl Rubber
Available Thicknesses (mm)
Material
Standard Size
0.8
1.5
2.4
3.2
4.5
6
9
12
black
width: 1200mm
length: 10m
Y
Y
Y

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Cork

  • Blend of synthetic and nitrile rubber with various level of cork grains
  • Applications include automotive, gaskets needing oil resistance, electrical and transformer
  • Cork grains vary from 0.5 to 3mm thick, depending on grade and application
Cork
Available Thicknesses (mm)
Material
Standard Size
0.8
1.5
2.4
3.2
4.5
6
9
12
cork
width: 900mm
length: 1800mm
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

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Other Rubbers

  • Silicone
  • Viton
  • Hypalon
  • FRAS

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Other Synthetic Sponges

  • Polyethylene
  • EVA
  • Polyester
  • Polyurethane
  • Poly Ether
  • Reticulated Filtration Materials

*Available in block and sheet form and densities to suit most applications

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Plastics

Polypropylene

  • Very high tensile strength and large working temperature range
  • Excellent resistance to organic solvents, degreasing agents, staining and moisture absorption.
  • Poor resistance to aromatic, aliphatic and chlorinated solvents
  • General sheet sizes, 1500x900mm, 0.4 to 4mm thick

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Polyethylene

  • Excellent resistance to chemicals, abrasions, impacts and moisture absorption
  • Available in both high and low densities
  • General sheet sizes, 1500x900mm, 0.4 to 4mm thick

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Other Plastics

  • PVC
  • Foam PVC
  • Polycarbonate
  • Styrene
  • Acrylic

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