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Material Selection

Industrial Rubber is able to offer advice and guidance on a variety of polymers

Large Volume Supply
Accredited to ISO 9001:2015
WRAS Approved Products
Cost Effective UK Manufacturing

Material Selection

Industrial Rubber mould a wide range of rubber compounds and have built up a vast catalogue of compounds which suit many different customer needs. With over 45 years’ experience manufacturing in the rubber industry, we can help you decide on the compound that best suits your application.

When selecting a rubber polymer to be used it is necessary to consider some or all of the following:

  • Physical Properties – Hardness, Tensile strength & Compression set.
  • Electrical Properties – Resistivity & Conductivity
  • Thermal Properties – Working temperatures &Fire retardant.
  • Environmental Properties – Acid, Alkaline & Oil Resistance  
  • Weather resistance – Ozone & UV 
  • Production Method – Compression, Transfer or Injection
  • Cost 

Our Technical Department are more than willing to assist in compound selection. Together with Product Designers and Engineers, we can evaluate all aspects of the products service requirements and offer a cost-effective compound and solution that will optimise the manufacturing and desired service parameters.

Material Selection

Material Selection with Industrial Rubber Ltd

  • EPDM compounds WRAS approved for cold water and hot potable use. Also approved to the requirements of the German and French water industry.
  • Nitrile compounds approved to EN 682 for gas applications.
  • Fluorocarbon (FKM) and Hydrogenated Nitrile (HNBR) compounds approved for use in Well Head safety equipment

We have the expertise to guide and advise our customers on the various options available to achieve a cost effective solution for the manufacture of their part. Contact our friendly team for more details.

Quality + competitive pricing = value for money

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