RUBBER STRIPS & SHEETING

Resistance Legend

Clarification of acid % and operating temperature required for accurate compound recommendations. Natural Rubber and Neoprene recommendations relate to ‘A’ Grade compounds.

Standard Rubber

Natural rubber, natural insertion rubber and neoprene rubber are all standard types for Clark Rubber, with most sizes featured below available in our stores.

NATURAL RUBBER

Contains good physical properties, some abrasion resistance and low temperature flexibility. Poor resistance to petroleum based fluids.

Available for purchase by the metre or 10m roll, sizes include:

NATURAL INSERTION RUBBER

Contains good physical properties, some abrasion resistance and low temperature flexibility. Poor resistance to petroleum based fluids. Manufactured with cotton or nylon reinforcement, to improve tear resistance and tensile strength. These can be 1ply or 2ply.

Available for purchase by the metre or 10m roll, sizes include:

NEOPRENE RUBBER

Neoprene or polychloroprene is a synthetic rubber that contains physical properties closely resembling those of Natural Rubber. Has better weathering resistance than Natural Rubber and moderate resistance to petroleum based fluids.

Available for purchase by the metre or 10m roll, sizes include:

Specialised Rubber

Available in store or made to order, Clark Rubber have an extensive range of specialised rubber including nitrile rubber, EPDM, Chutex and more. Available in a variety of thicknesses.

NITRILE RUBBER

Nitrile rubber or Buna N is a synthetic rubber that has excellent resistance to petroleum based fluids. Nitrile can handle higher temperatures than Natural Rubbers but has poor resistance to ozone.

WHITE HYGIENIC RUBBER

Manufactured from Nitrile, White Hygienic Rubber is designed for use in the food industry and is ideal for applications where animal fat is present. Meets the requirements of FDA Regulation Part 177. Also a good alternative where a non-marking rubber is required.

EPDM

Ethylene Propylene Diene M-Class has excellent ozone, weathering and heat resistance. Ideal in acidic environments, EPDM is able to carry heavy loads and absorbs vibrations. EPDM is flexible and water resistant making it a common material for pond liners. Poor resistance to petroleum based fluids.

CHUTEX

Traditionally used in mining and machinery applications where small particle and slurry abrasion may occur.

PURE GUM RUBBER

A high grade natural rubber, Pure Gum is a soft compound for improved cushioning and stretch. It has excellent tear resistance.

VITON® SILICONE

Viton® provides excellent resistance to a broad range of oils, fuels, lubricants and mineral acids. Excellent temperature resistance up to 200 °C.

Silicone is totally synthetic and provides excellent high temperature and chemical resistance, ozone and weathering resistance and is impervious to UV light. It’s non-toxic,chemically inert and retains it’s flexibility over a wide temperature range. Silicone sheeting is available by order only. Temperature resistant to 200 °C and also meets the requirements of FDA Regulation Part 177.

HYPALON®

Hypalon® is a black fully synthetic polymer and is an excellent ozone, weathering and acid resistant compound. Also has good abrasion resistance and heat resistant qualities.