The Different Applications of Rubber Strips
The various rubber strips can be used for a wide range of applications due to their advantageous physical properties. Read this article to learn which kind of rubber strip is the best for each purpose.
Applications of rubber strips
Certain rubber strips are excellent for thermal insulation because they conduct heat poorly, while others can be used for insulating engines or fuel tanks because of their good oil and fuel resistance. Yet other rubber strips can absorb shock or vibration well, so they can be used as bases of wooden constructions, as edge protectors or under appliances that produce vibration.
EPDM foam strip
EPDM rubber strips can withstand weather easily – they are resistant to temperature fluctuation between -40 and +100 °C, to ozone, UV light and they are also waterproof –, so they are ideal for weatherstripping windows and doors, or insulating other outside appliances such as pumps. In addition, EPDM rubber strips can withstand acids and bases well. You can find excellent quality EPDM foam strips in various lengths and widths in our online rubber store.
SBR rubber strip
SBR (styrene-butadiene) rubber is the synthetic equivalent of natural rubber. Its excellent durability makes it useful in industrial settings or at constructions, for example for covering gaps, as shock absorbers for concrete or wooden structures or as protection against abrasion. In our webshop, we have SBR rubber strips of different sizes (even in unique sizes if requested!), either smooth on both sides or close-ribbed on one side for maximum anti-slip qualities.
Our anti-slip granule rubber strips are made of part SBR, part NBR (nitrile) material, so they are weakly resistant to acids and bases. In addition, due to their carefully formed surface, they are great anti-slip accessories for example in transportation, as cargo protector underplates. Of course, our anti-slip granule rubber strips are also available in unique sizes.
Transparent silicone strip
Silicone is a great thermal insulator due to its physical properties, as it has low thermal conductivity and can withstand both very cold and very hot temperatures alike. Our transparent silicone strips are rated for temperatures between -50 and +180 °C. In addition, they are not only ideal for thermal insulation, they are also well suited for usage in environments requiring a high level of hygiene, such as in medicine or the food industry.
Hopefully, you were able to find useful information in our article about which rubber strip is the most useful for which application.
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