So now that we know what Skirtboard is and its broad usage, you may wonder what specific applications it works best for. Well that depends on who you are. If you work in an industrial or commercial setting and require rubber flaps for street sweepers or special rubber blades for a snowplow on delicate surfaces, then Skirtboard will work for you. But it is also a great choice for homeowners looking for a tough, affordable product to line narrow garage entrances, preventing damage to the side of your car or to act as a buffer against baseballs hitting the side of the house. But abrasion resistance is not all that Skirtboard has to offer. It also has good oil, petroleum, and grease resistance. So to make gaskets or seals which must stand up to a lot of abuse, Skirtboard will definitely work for you. Plus, it can be used in a foam rubber format to make strip pads for impact and shock absorption. Another key aspect of Skirtboard is its availability in shorter widths--as short as 3 inches. This makes it ideal for applications which would normally require costly fabrication of other sheet rubber products in order to get shorter widths. So for bumper pads, skirting jobs, or a host of other applications for both the Industrial and Residential client, consider Skirtboard when thinking about a tough elastomer. Jeffrey Stephens Email: Jeffrey@rubbercal.com |
Skirtboard: A Tough and Durable Rubber Sheet for Industrial USe & General Purpose Applications Jeffrey Stephens 09/30/05 Rubber-Cal Inc. When considering an elastomer or sheet rubber product for heavy wear applications, finding the right material for the right price can be tricky. Of the assortment of products offered, how does one choose a tough rubber product that meets their needs? Skirtboard sheet rubber may be the answer to that question. This durable sheeting product is a brilliant blend of SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) and Gum rubber. Skirtboard is black in color, and is commonly available in 65-75 durometer (shore A) and in gauges 1/8 to 1-1/2 inch, with a variety of widths from 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 36 to 48 inch wide. It's usually kept in stock for delivery and would be available in shorter widths, die, laser or water jet cut to your requirements, given that your needs are large enough to minimize tooling or slitting charges. |
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Skirtboard: A Tough and Durable Rubber Sheet for Industrial USe & General Purpose Applications Jeffrey Stephens 09/30/05 Rubber-Cal Inc. When considering an elastomer or sheet rubber product for heavy wear applications, finding the right material for the right price can be tricky. Of the assortment of products offered, how does one choose a tough rubber product that meets their needs? Skirtboard sheet rubber may be the answer to that question. This durable sheeting product is a brilliant blend of SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) and Gum rubber. Skirtboard is black in color, and is commonly available in 65-75 durometer (shore A) and in gauges 1/8 to 1-1/2 inch, with a variety of widths from 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 36 to 48 inch wide. It's usually kept in stock for delivery and would be available in shorter widths, die, laser or water jet cut to your requirements, given that your needs are large enough to minimize tooling or slitting charges. |
So now that we know what Skirtboard is and its broad usage, you may wonder what specific applications it works best for. Well that depends on who you are. If you work in an industrial or commercial setting and require rubber flaps for street sweepers or special rubber blades for a snowplow on delicate surfaces, then Skirtboard will work for you. But it is also a great choice for homeowners looking for a tough, affordable product to line narrow garage entrances, preventing damage to the side of your car or to act as a buffer against baseballs hitting the side of the house. But abrasion resistance is not all that Skirtboard has to offer. It also has good oil, petroleum, and grease resistance. So to make gaskets or seals which must stand up to a lot of abuse, Skirtboard will definitely work for you. Plus, it can be used in a foam rubber format to make strip pads for impact and shock absorption. Another key aspect of Skirtboard is its availability in shorter widths--as short as 3 inches. This makes it ideal for applications which would normally require costly fabrication of other sheet rubber products in order to get shorter widths. So for bumper pads, skirting jobs, or a host of other applications for both the Industrial and Residential client, consider Skirtboard when thinking about a tough elastomer. Jeffrey Stephens Email: Jeffrey@rubbercal.com |
