Rubbers Strips: The Importance to Industry Success

Integral to the success of various industries including engineering, automotive, manufacturing and construction, rubber strips are crucial to their applications. Flexible and resistant to environmental elements, they are a versatile solution for sealing, insulating and enhancing product performance.

Rubber strips must be reliable: whether as a seal used in the automotive industry or to act as a barrier against external aggressions, they must be suited to their specific application to assure the best outcomes.

Manufactured to withstand heavy use, Coruba’s rubber strips assure resistance to even the most adverse weather conditions including rain, heat and UV exposure.

Cutting-edge fabrication unit

Through continued investment, custom parts are precision-cut in-house using the most appropriate techniques for each design. Techniques such as waterjet cutting, strip cutting, die-cutting and punching are employed to meet diverse specifications.

Our state-of-the-art MOD.1E slitting machine can create strips to match exact requirements. Producing highly accurate and repeatable cuts, rubber sheets can be precision-cut to guarantee a fatigue-free seal.

Perfect for large production runs; the new ATOM Flashcut Flex 3020B CNC machine further enhances our capabilities, facilitating digital cutting and providing a seamless process with zero tooling costs and a quick turnaround.

The important role of rubber strips

Seals

Flexible and durable, rubber strips create reliable seals in the automotive, construction and manufacturing industries.

Preventing leaks and protecting the integrity of joints: with the ability to conform to irregular surfaces, they create airtight and watertight seals.

Vibration dampening

By reducing noise levels and dampening vibrations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing and electronics; rubber strips provide shock absorbing benefits and prevent component damage.

The automotive industry

From window and door seals to component insulation; rubber strips contribute to overall vehicle performance and safety.

Electrical and HVAC applications

With great insulation qualities, rubber strips help to protect against electrical conductivity and thermal transfer, while contributing to energy efficiency.

Glazing

For doors and windows, rubber strips are a reliable and efficient weather-stripping solution that creates a barrier against wind, rain and dust.

Industrial

Suitable for a wide range of industrial applications such as conveyor belt systems, anti-slip surfaces and machinery components; their resilience, durability and resistance to wear and tear assure efficient industrial processes.

Choosing the most suitable rubber strips

Assess your needs in advance. Consider the level of use the rubber strips will have, their exposure to low or high temperatures and whether they will be in contact with chemicals.

At Coruba, we produce strips using a variety of rubber compounds such as neoprene, SBR, Viton, silicone, EPDM, butyl, and more.

Neoprene rubber strips
A synthetic rubber, neoprene is available in many different grades, including Specification Grade Neoprene manufactured to BS2752.Certain grades are flame retardant and can prevent the escalation of fires. Neoprene is also available in food quality specifications.
EPDM rubber strips
Certain grades of EPDM rubber strips are resistant to potentially hazardous substances such as oils, chemicals, acids, steam, abrasion, UV and weathering effects.One of the most versatile rubbers on the market, EPDM can also withstand extreme temperatures of between -20°C and 90°C.
Butyl rubber strips
A high-performance synthetic rubber that is suitable for weather-proof strips, gaskets and caulks; butyl rubber is impermeable to ozone, gases, UV light, weathering and chemicals. It is also suitable for use in temperatures from -40°C to 140°C.
Silicone strips
Created from high quality silicone sheeting, silicone strips can be used in a wide temperature range, assuring durability and reliability.Available in food and drink grades, silicone also remains constant in extreme temperatures and is resistant to weathering and ozone. It also offers low smoke toxicity.
Viton rubber strips
Achieving a unique result that is not possible with other compounds, Viton rubber can perform at extreme temperatures of between -30°C and 300°C. It offers exceptional resistance to chemicals, acids, petroleum and oils.
SBR rubber strips
Styrene-butadiene rubber sheeting can be cut into strips or sheets. Frequently used as an alternative to natural rubber, SBR is an ideal general-purpose rubber suitable for various applications.