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We are highly experienced makers and suppliers of high quality rubber gaskets. We cut and manufacture rubber gaskets from all the elastomers available, some of which are listed below. Our stock range is extensive with hardness from 30 shore to 90 shore A, and thickness from 0.5mm to 25mm (dependant on grade). There are commercial and higher quality British Standard specification rubber grades available.

See our summary chart of rubbers for a guide only. Click Here to contact our technical department for assistance.

NATURAL RUBBER

Black, White Food, Red, Tan & Insertion
+ Very good mechanical propertiesTemp Range-30°C +80°C
+ Fair / moderate weather resistanceHardness Range35° - 90°
+ Fair / good alkali and acid resistanceStock Range1mm to 50mm
- Affected by oils, fats, fuels & oxidising agents  


SPONGED RUBBER Closed Cell

Available in Neoprene Natural, E.P.D.M. and Silicone
Open and Closed Cell
Some in fire retardant gradesTemp Range-20°C +110°C
 Hardness RangeSoft-Medium/Hard
 Stock Range1.5mm to 50mm


BUTYL RUBBER

+ Excellent gas impermeabilityTemp Range-20°C +90°C
+ Very good weather resistanceHardness Range60° - 65 °
+ Excellent resistance to solventsStock Range1mm to 12mm
- Affected by oils & fats  


NEOPRENE RUBBER

Black, White Food & Insertion
+ Excellent weather resistanceTemp Range-20°C +90°C
+ Good mechanical propertiesHardness Range40° - 80 °
Moderately resistant to oils and fatsStock Range1mm to 25mm
- Poor low-temperature propertiesCommercial quality & BS 2752 grades


NITRILE RUBBER

Black and White Food
+ Excellent resistance to oils and fuelsTemp Range-20°C +110°C
+ Good hot oil resistanceHardness Range40° - 90 °
+ Good mechanical propertiesStock Range0.5 mm to 25mm
+ Good Alkali and acid resistance+ Moderate weather resistance
- Moderate elasticityCommercial quality & BS 2751 grades


SILICONE RUBBER

White Food, Red, Blue, Translucent
+ Heat resistance up to +250°CTemp Range-50°C +250°C
+ Retains flexibility in extremely low tempsHardness Range20° - 80 °
+ Excellent weather resistanceStock Range0.5 mm to 10mm
+ Excellent electrical resistivity+ Moderate fuel resistance
+ Moderate oil and fat resistance- Poor Mechanical properties