Solid Neoprene Rubber

Solid neoprene is a great general purpose rubber. It has an excellent balance between mechanical properties and fatigue resistance. It provides flame, weather, and ozone resistance. It also resists abrasion and moderate oil and gas exposure.

Application Ideas: Ship bearing pad, aerospace noise isolator, power transmission belts, shock absorber seal, window seal, vibration mounts

Moisture Seal: Yes

Temperature Resistance: Good

Environmental Resistance: Very Good

 

 

Solid Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Rubber

Solid EPDM rubber is another very widely used solid rubber. It provides excellent resistance to heat, ozone, and UV light. It is the go to product for outdoor exposure. It resists deterioration from alkalis, acids, oxygenated solvents and water.

Application Ideas: Vehicle weather stripping, electrical insulation, window spacers, industrial belting, compressor grommets

Moisture Seal: Yes

Temperature Resistance: Very Good

Environmental Resistance: Excellent

 

 

Solid Nitrile Rubber

Solid nitrile rubber is known for its high resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbon oils and fuels. It has high wear resistance with limited weather resistance and and moderate overall strength and flexibility.

Application Ideas: Carburetor and fuel pump diaphragm, oil and gas packing, appliance seal

Moisture Seal: Yes

Temperature Resistance: Very Good

Environmental Resistance: Good

 
 

Solid Natural Rubber

Natural rubber combines high tensile and tear strength with top of the line fatigue resistance. It has only moderate resistance to heat, UV, and ozone.

Application Ideas: Shock mount, vibration isolator, loading dock bumpers,

Moisture Seal: Yes

Temperature Resistance: Good

Environmental Resistance: Okay


Solid Styrene Butadiene (SBR) Rubber

Solid SBR is one of the most widely used rubbers and typically is the lowest cost solid rubber. While its performance is similar to natural rubber, it has better abrasion and heat resistance, but underperforms in fatigue resistance.

Application Ideas: Basic gaskets, washers, protective covers. Also used for shoe soles and car tires

Moisture Seal: Yes

Temperature Resistance: Good

Environmental Resistance: Good


Solid Silicone Rubber

Silicone rubber has excellent electrical properties, resistance to heat and cold and flame retardancy. Oil resistance and heat resistance at higher temperatures is superior to all rubbers. Also, it can be exposed to wind, rain, humidity, and UV rays for long periods

Application Ideas: High temperature separators or gaskets, direct food contact rub protector, outdoor access panel seal.

Moisture Seal: Yes

Temperature Resistance: Excellent

Environmental Resistance: Excellent