A more affordable type of E.P.D.M. is as a mixed or blended rubber material. Part of this product's charm is its ability to combine with other rubber products. Elephant Bark flooring and Playground tiles (made of recycled tires) both offer EPDM mixes in the form of colored speckles or as a surface top coat, which reinforce them as outdoor matting products for maximum protection from the sun and weathering. Since it is a sheet rubber, EPDM can be fabricated using laser, die, and water-jet cut, in addition to hand fabrication. Such customizing versatility offers a wide range of external applications. From bumpers to pool-side flooring, EPDM in its pure or blended form offers a waterproof and resilient solution to almost any challenge. But now that you know what EPDM is, let's take a look at what it does. Imagine an asphalt or concrete outdoor play area for children where falls occur readily...ouch! Now imagine that same area covered by 2.5 inch rubber tiles to cushion their falls. These tiles would need a top layer of EPDM to withstand long-term weathering and hold up against kids running and playing on the surface. And since EPDM is available as colored speckles, a veritable rainbow of color patterns are possible, adding "pizzaz" to any play area. Or consider canine kennels and doggie daycares which require rubber matting products to protect the dogs paws from the excessive heat and rigidity of concrete. Such rubber matting would need to be available as a rolled product for easy cleaning and would also require colored EPDM speckles to combat the intense UV rays of outdoor dog shelters. So for a tough and versatile elastomer for outdoor uses, consider EPDM as a safe bet to meet all of your needs. Jeffrey Stephens Email: jeffrey@rubbercal.com |
EPDM Sheet Rubber: An Ozone Resistant Rubber Product Perfect for Heavy U.V. Exposure and Outdoor Applications Jeffrey Stephens 08/31/05 Rubber-Cal Inc. Products discussed in this article: EPDM, Playground Tiles, Elephant Bark Rubber Flooring, Sheet Rubber Products, Commercial Rubber Matting If you're ever in need of a material with good ozone and UV resistance, you'll want to consider EPDM (often misspelled EDPM). Available in its pure form as rolls of black rubber sheeting or as a cost-effective rubber blend, this highly stable elastomer is a great choice for any outdoor application requiring long exposure to the elements. Other common uses for this product include, seal jobs like gaskets and soundproofing (for example, making a gasket for a car or making a room soundproof). In its pure form, EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is highly valued for its chemical resistant characteristics (e.g., Anti-freeze, Synthetic Detergents, Acetone, Boric acid, Ethanol, Formaldehyde, Mercury, Potassium Sulfate, Silver Nitrate, Steam (up to 212 Fahrenheit), Saccharin). A roll of this product can be slit into strips or cut into pads for varying uses. |
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EPDM Sheet Rubber: An Ozone Resistant Rubber Product Perfect for Heavy U.V. Exposure and Outdoor Applications Jeffrey Stephens 08/31/05 Rubber-Cal Inc. Products discussed in this article: EPDM, Playground Tiles, Elephant Bark Rubber Flooring, Sheet Rubber Products, Commercial Rubber Matting If you're ever in need of a material with good ozone and UV resistance, you'll want to consider EPDM (often misspelled EDPM). Available in its pure form as rolls of black rubber sheeting or as a cost-effective rubber blend, this highly stable elastomer is a great choice for any outdoor application requiring long exposure to the elements. Other common uses for this product include, seal jobs like gaskets and soundproofing (for example, making a gasket for a car or making a room soundproof). In its pure form, EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is highly valued for its chemical resistant characteristics (e.g., Anti-freeze, Synthetic Detergents, Acetone, Boric acid, Ethanol, Formaldehyde, Mercury, Potassium Sulfate, Silver Nitrate, Steam (up to 212 Fahrenheit), Saccharin). A roll of this product can be slit into strips or cut into pads for varying uses. |
A more affordable type of E.P.D.M. is as a mixed or blended rubber material. Part of this product's charm is its ability to combine with other rubber products. Elephant Bark flooring and Playground tiles (made of recycled tires) both offer EPDM mixes in the form of colored speckles or as a surface top coat, which reinforce them as outdoor matting products for maximum protection from the sun and weathering. Since it is a sheet rubber, EPDM can be fabricated using laser, die, and water-jet cut, in addition to hand fabrication. Such customizing versatility offers a wide range of external applications. From bumpers to pool-side flooring, EPDM in its pure or blended form offers a waterproof and resilient solution to almost any challenge. But now that you know what EPDM is, let's take a look at what it does. Imagine an asphalt or concrete outdoor play area for children where falls occur readily...ouch! Now imagine that same area covered by 2.5 inch rubber tiles to cushion their falls. These tiles would need a top layer of EPDM to withstand long-term weathering and hold up against kids running and playing on the surface. And since EPDM is available as colored speckles, a veritable rainbow of color patterns are possible, adding "pizzaz" to any play area. Or consider canine kennels and doggie daycares which require rubber matting products to protect the dogs paws from the excessive heat and rigidity of concrete. Such rubber matting would need to be available as a rolled product for easy cleaning and would also require colored EPDM speckles to combat the intense UV rays of outdoor dog shelters. So for a tough and versatile elastomer for outdoor uses, consider EPDM as a safe bet to meet all of your needs. Jeffrey Stephens Email: jeffrey@rubbercal.com |
