Rubber - Recommended Applications

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Nitrile

Nitrile (NBR, Buna N) compounds for general usage requiring oil resistance (20-95 duro)

BN







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Nitrile/PVC

Unique blends of Nitrile rubber and PVC. The softer compounds (20-50 duro) are for offset printing applications and the harder compounds (50-95 duro) are for industrial applications

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EPDM

EPDM type rubber compounds offering toughness, chemical resistance and low swell to specific solvents (20-95 duro)

EP








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5

Neoprene

Neoprene compounds with good all round properties for industrial applications (5-95 duro)

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3

Hypalon

Hypalon compounds which are tough and hard wearing for dry applications (30-95 duro)

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2

2

Silicone

Silicone compounds giving high temperature resistance and high release, formulated specifically for roller applications (40-90 duro)

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3

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3

4

3

3

2

4

4

Natural

Natural rubber based compounds for general roller use requiring toughness and dynamic properties (25-99 duro)

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3