Rubber Gaskets
Rubber Gasket Manufacturer
Here at Advanced Seals & Gaskets we manufacture and supply a diverse range of solid rubber gaskets, including those made using solid commercial rubber (SBR). As with most solid grade materials, commercial rubber is also manufactured in roll form usually at 1.4 meters wide x 10 meters long, starting at 1mm in thickness from which solid commercial rubber gaskets can be cut.
Our commercial rubber gaskets are converted in-house meaning we can manufacture bespoke items to match our customer's 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, notches or bolt holes, whether it’s a small sample batch or multi-thousand run, we have a machine designed to quickly and accurately produce perfectly formed commercial rubber gaskets every time.
What are Solid Commercial Rubber Gaskets?
Solid Commercial Rubber (SBR styrene-butadiene rubber) is an economy-grade material, black in colour which has a higher wear resistance compared to solid natural rubber and remains flexible even at low temperatures.
SBR rubber compounds are often mixed with other polymers such as neoprene (NR/SBR), EPDM and Nitrile (NBR/SBR) which are intended to improve or add additional properties. Solid commercial rubber is available in a range of hardnesses of 60, 65 and 70 shore A.
Commercial 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.
Product Enquiry
For information on Rubber Gaskets please complete the following quick enquiry or call us on +44(0)1384 252555.
Key Characteristics
- Colour: black
- Temperature: -20°C up to +70°C.
- Density: 60-70 shore A
- Resistances: water, oxidation, acids, alkali, gases
- Offers good resistance to abrasion
Full technical data can be supplied upon request.
Why use Solid Commercial Rubber Gaskets?
Commercial rubber gaskets are often widely used as they’re manufactured using a low cost, general-purpose material with high tensile and impact strength, resistance to abrasion and flexibility even at low temperatures. Solid commercial rubber gaskets have a working temperature range of between 70℃ to -20℃ and have good resistance to water.
SBR rubber is not suitable for applications involving chemicals, ozone, very strong acids, grease, fat oils and hydrocarbons. This material can often be found used in many general-purpose applications such as wear and impact pads, automotive parts, scraper blades and seals.
Benefits of Commercial Rubber
- Excellent resilience and tensile strength
- Excellent seal against air, water and diluted mixtures
- Temperature: -20°C up to +70°C.
- Abrasion resistance
- Excellent impact strength
- Readily available and easy to cut into bespoke gaskets
Grades of Commercial Rubber Available
Advanced Seals & Gaskets work with many material manufacturers which gives our customers more choice. Commercial rubber is not only available as an SBR grade, but also blended with other polymers to give a cheaper alternative, some of these blends include:
CR/SBR (neoprene) is manufactured using neoprene rubber and SBR compounds to create a material with properties of premium grade material at a reduced cost. This material is generally used for gap sealing and dust seals. Commercial grade neoprene offers resistance to oils, grease, dilute acids and alkalies and are hard-wearing enough to be used outdoors.
NBR/SBR (Nitrile) is manufactured using nitrile rubber and SBR compounds to create a material suitable for general purpose gasketing. This commercial-grade rubber offers resistance to fuels, petroleum, oils and many solvents making it suitable for use within a variety of industrial applications.
EPDM/SBR rubber is another hybrid made up of 2 different compounds. This particular grade of material offers good resistance to weathering and Ozone deterioration and provides properties such as high tensile strength and tear resistance. Commercial grade EPDM rubber is typically used for applications such as pipe seals, weather strips and dust seals.
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