What is Rubber Sheeting
- 29 March 2016
We are all familiar with rubber matting but what is rubber sheeting? Well, rubber sheeting is actually used by many industries. Let’s take a closer look:
| Name: | Rubber Sheeting |
| Compounds: | Compounds used for rubber sheeting include EPDM, SBR, PVC, Natural Rubber, Neoprene or Nitrile |
| When to use: | Perfect when in need of an average rubber material |
| Application: | Rubber sheeting is popularly used for:
Industrial applications Construction and remodelling Shower pans Drainage systems Weather stripping |
| Advantages: | Rubber sheeting is preferred by many because of the following qualities:
Oil, grease and fuel resistant Weather resistant Durable material High standard performance Extreme resistance to wear and tear Ability to handle physical abrasion |
| Process: | Rubber sheeting is created either through moulding (forming sheets using a mould) or extrusion (forming sheets by using a stamping tool) |
| Grades on the market: | REACH
RoSH PAH Economy commercial grade |
| Form when bought: | Rubber sheeting can be supplied in rolls, part rolls and cuts. |
Rubber sheeting is suitable for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Just a friendly tip, keep in mind that there is low-quality rubber sheeting on the market so make sure you source the best quality rubber compounds that you can rely on.
