Rubber Sheeting Guide Rubber is an extremely versatile material with excellent sealing capabilities, however it is important to note that rubber can vary greatly in terms of performance and quality. For day to day general use, commercial rubber sheeting is used.  It is the cheapest form of rubber sheet, available in many different thicknesses & can be supplied with a fabric "insertion" to improve tear strength for gaskets & strips & in most cases is reasonable for most areas of application but generally not excellent.  When certain criteria need to be met ie oil resistance or high temperature or high abrasion then the rubbers listed below come into their own for their individual properties. Specification Rubber is made to exacting standards as outlined in BS1154, BS2751, BS2752, BS5400, BS921 etc. for example if a rubber must be of a consistent hardness roll after roll, year in year out then spec rubber is the only way to guarantee this as it is made to the exact same recipe each & every time.  For more detailed information on specifications please click here to see the British Standards web site. The list below can be used as a guide to identify the most suitable rubber for each application but please call us to ensure specific criteria is met. CLICK HERE FOR TECHNICAL BROCHURE Neoprene- Good resistance to seawater, oxidisation & weathering.  Flame retardant grade also available. Works to 125 degrees C Nitrile - An excellent choice for oils & petroleum based products, as well as solvents & greases. Works to 120 degrees C. Natural - High resistance to wear, excellent tear & tensile strengths, an excellent choice for areas of high abrasion such as blast cabinets.  Works to 85 degrees C. Butyl - Excellent weathering resistance.  Especially used in roofing & pond applications due to good ozone & UV capabilities. Works to 130 degrees C. EPDM- Excellent resistance to water, steam ozone ageing & many chemicals.  Also available in water council approved material for drinking water & food quality.  Works to 120 degrees C. Silicone- A high temperature product, with many good properties including good ozone resistance & food quality.  Works to 220 degrees C Viton- A high grade rubber with excellent chemical resistance, high temperatures & good all round capabilities.  Works to 200 degrees C. Hypalon- Excellent with ozone, acids, weather, Heat & abrasion & fair resistance to petroleum, this is a high grade rubber for many purposes. Works to 140 degrees C. Polyurethane- An alternative to rubber, polyurethane is used where high abrasion resistance is required.  Usually supplied in strip form for scrapers etc, available in several different hardnesses & colours. Non asbestos & cork- An alternative to rubber for gaskets etc