WRAS EPDM Rubber Strip
Here at Advanced Seals & Gaskets, we manufacture thousands of high-quality rubber strips, also known as sealing strips, gasket strips, or isolation strips, produced from a wide range of materials tailored for specific industries and applications. One such material is EPDM rubber, which we use to create our EPDM rubber strips.
EPDM rubber is available in multiple grades and hardness levels, including WRAS-approved EPDM (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme). This grade is suitable for contact with wholesome water and is commonly used in applications where water for human consumption is involved.
The material is supplied in roll form at 1.4 meters wide by 10 meters long, with thicknesses starting from 1mm, from which EPDM rubber strips can be cut. All WRAS EPDM rubber strips are manufactured to order using our band saws, strippers, log cutters, and presses, depending on the required size and quantity. In-house production ensures that we closely monitor the process to produce high-quality, competitively priced EPDM rubber strips consistently.
Our WRAS EPDM rubber strips are cut from rolls or sheets manufactured in standard thicknesses starting at just 1mm. They can be supplied with self-adhesive backing or laminated to other materials and cut into strips from 4mm wide, available in pre-cut lengths or coils up to 10 meters long.
What are WRAS Solid EPDM Rubber Strips?
WRAS-approved EPDM rubber is specially formulated to be safe for use in potable water applications for human consumption. It adheres to BS6920-1:2000 and BS6920-1:2014, ensuring the material does not adversely affect water quality.
Manufactured in roll form with a cloth impression on both faces, WRAS EPDM offers an impervious surface to ensure water remains contained. The strips can be cut to widths starting from 4mm and are available in pre-cut short pieces or rolls up to 10 meters long.
Product Enquiry
For information on WRAS EPDM Rubber Strip please complete the following quick enquiry or call us on +44(0)1384 252555.
Product Specification & Key Characteristics
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +120°C
- Maximum Temperature for Potable Water: +23°C
- Shore Hardness (A): 70°
- Resistance: Weathering / Chemicals
- Standards Compliance:
- BS6920-1:2000
- BS6920-1:2014
Complete technical data can be supplied upon request or downloaded from our online portal.
Why use WRAS Solid EPDM Rubber Strips?
WRAS-approved solid EPDM rubber strips have an operating temperature range of -40°C to +120°C, and are suitable for wholesome water up to +23°C. They exhibit excellent resistance to weathering, ozone, and ageing, as well as strong resistance to acids and bases, making them ideal for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor applications.
The cloth-finished impervious surface ensures that WRAS EPDM rubber strips protect water from contamination when used as seals or washers in pipework, water dispensers, storage systems, or transportation systems. The material’s strong tensile strength also makes it suitable for demanding applications such as water pumps and protective barriers.
Benefits of WRAS Solid EPDM Rubber for Strip Production
- Operating temperature range of -40°C to +120°C
- Impervious surface for water storage, dispensing, and transport
- Easy to cut into components such as washers, gaskets, and strips
- Good tensile strength for physically demanding applications
- Can be supplied with self-adhesive backing
- Protects drinking water from contamination
Different Grades Available
Advanced Seals & Gaskets work with numerous material manufacturers, providing customers with a choice of specialist EPDM materials. Other specialist grades include:
- FDA Grades: Food-quality EPDM is available in blue and white. It is suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications, offering good resistance to animal and vegetable oils, is non-toxic, and operates from -25°C to +140°C.
- Peroxide Cured: Vulcanised using peroxide instead of sulphur, this grade offers superior heat, chemical, and oil resistance, making it ideal for demanding applications, including nuclear facilities.
Please contact us if you are unsure which grade of EPDM you require for your application. Samples are available for evaluation.
Please contact us using the form below or by calling us on +44(0)1384 252555.