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