Shotblast Rubber Gasket
Advanced Seals & Gaskets convert and supply a diverse range of gaskets using different material types, some of which are designed for specialist industries and applications, one such material is solid shotblast rubber, which is specially formulated to offer a high tear strength and excellent abrasion resistance. Solid shotblast rubber is sometimes referred to as Tan Para Rubber which is manufactured in roll form with thicknesses starting at 1mm, from which ASG can cut or press gaskets. Shotblast rubber gaskets are converted in-house meaning we can manufacture bespoke items to match our customers samples or drawings, using one of our many presses or CNC (oscillating knife) machines. From a simple rectangular picture frame gasket, to a more complex shape with cut-outs in large or small quantities, we have a machine designed to quickly and accurately produce perfectly formed gaskets everytime.
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Key Characteristics of Solid Shotblast Rubber
- Colour: Tan or black
- Shore Hardness: 45° to 50°
- Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Available standard manufactured sizes:
- 1mm to 6mm thick @ 1.4m x 10 meters long
- 8mm to 25mm thick @ 1.4m x 5 meters long
- 32mm, 38mm & 40mm thicknesses @ 1m x 1m sheets
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What are Solid Shotblast Rubber Gaskets?
Solid shotblast rubber (para rubber) is produced using natural latex, creating a ‘tan’ coloured soft rubber material - similar in texture and appearance to material used to manufacture elastic bands. This material has been formulated to have outstanding abrasion and tear resistance, therefore making a very robust gasket. Solid shotblast rubber gaskets can be supplied in the form of a strip or pad, but are generally an intricately cut shaped piece of material placed between two surfaces to create a low pressure seal preventing the leakage of liquids or gas and to seal against the intrusion of dust and debris.
Why use Solid Shotblast Rubber Gaskets?
Solid shotblast rubber is an extremely strong and durable material offering a high tensile strength, excellent resistance to abrasion and tear and a good resistance to weak chemicals dilute acids and alkalis. It is manufactured in a shore hardness of 45°, has a working temperature of - 40°C to +85°C and is pre-manufactured in a wide range of standard thicknesses. Tan Paras or Shotblast rubber when used as a gasket form an effective seal, even when used in harsh or very abrasive media applications.
Benefits of Using Shotblast Rubber
- Can withstand harsh or abrasive media
- Working Temperature Range: -25°C to +70°C.
- Excellent resistance to abrasion.
- Good strength and durability.
- High elasticity
- Excellent tear strength
Different Types of Shotblast Rubber Available
Black shotblast rubber - manufactured from a black abrasion resistant grade natural rubber. This material, like the Tan variety, is extremely durable with an excellent tear resistance and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C for use within the most demanding construction applications.
Advantages of Using Solid Shotblast Rubber Pads
Using solid Shotblast or Tan Para rubber brings many advantages when used for gasketing. It is a highly abrasive resistant natural rubber that is available in either tan or black and has a hardness of around 45° to 50° shore depending on the colour taken. Rolls of shotblast rubber are pre-manufactured in a range of thicknesses allowing for quicker lead times for cut gaskets as the splitting process (used with sponge and foams) is eliminated. Shotblast rubber gaskets have a very high abrasion resistance and elasticity, designed for applications including shot-blast cabinet seals or gaskets, wear or impact strip, etct lining and seals, blade scrapers, Wear Strips, etc.
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