THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF RUBBER.
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At RG ROM GUMMI, we know how important it is to choose the right rubber types and grades for different industry applications.
Here we provide a brief overview of the most popular types and grades of rubber we work with and their special properties that make them ideal for different industries and applications.
Natural rubber (NR)
Natural rubber is characterized by high elasticity, excellent tensile strength and good abrasion resistance.
It also has good resistance to “fatigue”, making it ideal for applications that require flexibility and durability.
Neoprene
Neoprene is known for its excellent weather resistance and resistance to oils, chemicals, ozone and UV radiation.
It maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range.
EPDM
EPDM is particularly resistant to ozone, UV radiation, heat and harsh weather conditions, making it ideal for outdoor use.
It also has good insulation properties and is resistant to chemicals.
Nitrile rubber
Nitrile rubber has excellent resistance to oils, fuels, greases, and chemicals, making it ideal for applications that require sealing against these substances.
Silicone
Silicone rubber is known for its excellent heat resistance, making it suitable for high temperatures (up to around 200°C or more).
It is also very flexible at low temperatures and has good electrical insulation properties.
Cellular rubber
Cellular rubber is a foamed rubber that is lightweight and has a closed cell structure, making it waterproof.
It has good insulation and shock absorption properties as well as excellent resistance to compression.
Foam rubber
Foam rubber is a foamed rubber that has an open cell structure, making it soft and flexible.
It is easy to compress, making it suitable for sealing and damping applications.
Viton
Viton is a fluorine-based rubber that is extremely resistant to chemicals, high temperatures (up to 250°C or higher), oils, acids and fuels.
It also has excellent aging and weather resistance.
NR/SBR
NR/SBR is a combination of natural rubber (NR) and synthetic rubber (SBR). By combining the two types of rubber, you get a rubber that combines the best properties of both materials. You get excellent heat resistance, good elasticity and wear resistance, among other things.
We have used the combination for our own developed rubber types RG60 and RG80, which is a unique wear rubber that we use to protect wear parts. They are also recognized and preferred in large parts of the offshore and wind turbine industry.
EXPLORE THEIR PROPERTIES IN OUR RG RUBBER RADERCHART.
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