13 May
How to Recycle Rubber Products
In an economy which is becoming increasingly focused on being environmentally ...
19 Mar
Neoprene: Black Rubber Sheets with a Rich History
Neoprene black rubber is widely used in commercial, industrial, and manufactur...
14 May
Santoprene 101 Sheet Rubber – A Premium Thermoplastic Material
Synthetic rubbers are elastomers whose properties resemble natural rubber but ...
09 May
Is EPDM Plastic or Rubber?
EPDM rubber material is not a plastic, but rather a synthetic elastomer produc...
20 Mar
Sponge Silicone – Rubber-Cal Industrial Rubber Products?
To determine whether or not you need sponge silicone elastomer, we first have ...
13 May
Buna N vs. Viton
Buna N, vs Viton, is a synthetic rubber variation that is known for its superi...
10 May
What is Gum Rubber? Simple Answers for a Simple Question
Have you ever found yourself wondering just what is gum rubber? Also known as ...
22 Mar
Is Silicone Rubber Durable?
Silicone rubber is a very durable material that is known for its excellent res...
15 Mar
Sheets of Neoprene: Forms and Properties
Sheets of neoprene rubber can be made into different forms and styles. Althoug...
22 Mar
What Temperature Can You Use Silicone?
Silicone sheeting is best known for being the ultimate heat resistant elastome...
19 Mar
What is a Neoprene Gasket?
Neoprene rubber sheeting and closed cell foam neoprene are the ideal materials...
05 Mar
Where Can I Buy Rubber Sheets: The Rubber-Cal Commitment
Quality, variety, and affordability should be non-negotiable qualities when de...
09 May
Plastic vs. Silicone
Silicone rubber rolls are common materials used in high temperature settings d...
10 May
What is EPDM Gasket Material?
EPDM gasket material is highly valued as an outdoor rubber material that is ab...
06 Mar
Synthetic Sheets: Rubber in Its Most Useful Form
When compared side-by-side with natural-rubber sheets, rubber produced from sy...
22 Mar
What is the Difference Between Clear and Translucent Silicone?
Clear and translucent silicone sheets are very similar materials in the sense ...
11 Mar
Variations in Neoprene Sheets: Density, Form, and Composition
There are a multitude of customizable specifications for neoprene sheets, such...
10 May
Which is Better EPDM or Neoprene?
Neoprene and EPDM rubber sheeting are both highly resilient synthetic rubbers;...
10 May
Where is EPDM Used?
EPDM rolls are valued materials that are most popularly used for outdoor indus...
20 Mar
What is Neoprene Pad?
A neoprene pad is a thick, durable, and synthetic elastomeric protective barri...
10 May
16 Uses of Natural Rubber
There are countless uses of natural rubber; a great many of them go beyond the...
20 Mar
Is All Neoprene Waterproof?
A solid neoprene rubber sheet is a highly waterproof material; however, the wa...
09 May
Is EPDM Food Grade Rubber?
EPDM elastomers can be food grade materials if they follow the compositional g...
05 Mar
The Many Uses of Rubber: 49 Things Made of Rubber
The uses of rubber are manyfold. Although we don’t always see it, rubber is ev...
13 May
The Matchless Butadiene Rubber and Its Most Notable Uses
The material butadiene rubber, or more commonly known as nitrile, is by far on...
11 Mar
The Four Different Ways of Cutting Neoprene
Custom-cut neoprene is not hard to come by. Neoprene suppliers, as well as DIY...
10 May
About Natural Rubber
Natural rubber, the ingredient for pure gum rubber rolls, is a product that is...
13 May
EPDM vs. Buna
Buna and EPDM rubber both retain excellent physical strength and shock absorpt...
11 Mar
Neoprene Durometer: A Guide to Understanding Durometer
After finding the appropriate type of rubber—such as neoprene compound—for an ...
07 Mar
The Properties and Uses of a Neoprene Rubber Sheet
Synthetic rubbers are typically engineered to have very specific qualities mos...
15 Mar
How Neoprene Is Made: Determining Neoprene Hardness
When you look at a specification sheet for neoprene, hardness, density, and ot...
10 May
Natural Rubber vs. Synthetic Rubber
In a contest of Natural Rubber vs. Synthetic Rubber, which would you say wins ...
05 Mar
The Different Types of Rubber Sheets
With the many types of rubber sheets available for sale, it’s difficult to dec...
07 Mar
The Two Types of Neoprene
Of the many types of rubber, neoprene is one of the most balanced compounds. T...
14 May
Practical Qualities of Thermoplastic Sheets (TPR)
Thermoplastic sheets, sometimes interchangeable with thermoplastic elastomer, ...
21 Mar
Transforming Silicone Colors
To cater to anyone’s predilection or necessity, silicone rubber is offered in ...
09 May
What is the Difference Between EPDM and Natural Rubber?
EPDM rubber and natural rubber differ in the sense that EPDM is a 100% man-mad...
14 Mar
Are Sheets of Neoprene Available in Different Grades?
Neoprene, also known as CR neoprene (or “chloropren” in Czech), is a polymer o...
15 Mar
Sponge Neoprene: The Essential Facts
Neoprene is a popular elastomer used in many different applications. A part of...
19 Mar
EPDM vs Neoprene
There are some key similarities between neoprene material and EPDM that allow ...
13 May
Can Rubber be Recycled? The Definitive Answer to the Big Question!
When you think about it, the creation of new products by using old ones is pre...
22 Mar
What is a Silicone Sheet?
A silicone sheet is an extremely resilient rubber material that is often used ...
10 May
What is EPDM Rubber Used For?
EPDM sheet rubber is primarily used to make durable industrial parts that are ...
20 Mar
Colored Silicone Sheets Are Functional as Much as They Are Attractive
The synthetic elastomer silicone, like other synthetic rubbers, is engineered ...
14 May
What Lead to the Invention of Styrene Butadiene Rubber?
The Greek philosopher, Plato, said, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Th...
20 Mar
4 Methods of Silicone Fabrication from Sheet Rubber Stock
Silicone products are used in a broad spectrum of industries. As an elastomer,...
11 Mar
Choosing Neoprene Sheet Rubber: Durometer and Density
To appropriately fit an application with the ideal type of neoprene, durometer...
09 May
What is EPDM Material?
The EPDM elastomer is one of the more interesting types of rubber. Chemically ...
14 Mar
What Are the Properties of Neoprene Rubber Sheets?
Neoprene rubber sheets are made of a great synthetic elastomer that is valued ...
21 Mar
Silicone Rubber Sheet Characteristics
Silicone rubber sheet is an inorganic synthetic elastomer made from a crosslin...
22 Mar
Is Silicone a Plastic?
Silicone material is a synthetic elastomeric material that is able to stretch ...
09 May
What is EPDM Rubber?
EPDM rubber was one of the successful synthetic innovations of the 20th centur...
22 Mar
How Do You Make Silicone Rubber Sheets?
Silicone rubber sheets are made of silicon bonded with carbon, hydrogen, and o...
14 May
Synthetic Rubber Types – Santoprene and Neoprene
There are various synthetic rubber types, such as Santoprene and Neoprene. Bot...
20 Mar
The Extreme, Thermally Stable Rubber – Silicone and Its Key Properties
When synthesized into rubber, silicone is an extremely applicable and useful e...
13 May
Buna-N Rubber: Ideal Rubber Sheet for Oil, Fuel, and Grease
A basic yet essential thing to know regarding elastomers is that each differen...
13 May
Natural Rubber vs. Synthetic Rubber
Natural rubber sheets are durable and flexible materials commonly used to crea...
19 Mar
What is Neoprene Used For?
Since its invention in 1930, the uses of neoprene have expanded from being jus...
07 Mar
Learn All About Neoprene Rubber
Neoprene rubber was the first oil- and gas-resistant synthetic rubber invented...
22 Mar
Is Silicone a Type of Rubber?
Silicone elastomers are considered synthetic rubber materials that retain supe...
09 May
What is EPDM? A Brief Introduction
A customer named Jason (the real person’s name was changed to protect his iden...
09 May
What is EPDM Foam?
EPDM foam is lighter and more porous than solid EPDM; however, it is still a r...
05 Mar
The Material Properties of Rubber
Discovered in the early 1700s, a natural rubber material was presented to the ...
13 May
Nitrile Sheet Rubber – A Brief Historical Overview
Generally assuming the form of a seal or gasket, nitrile rubber can be found i...
20 Mar
What is the Difference Between Neoprene and Nitrile?
Neoprene and nitrile are two highly oil-resistant materials that hold similar ...
21 Mar
Red Silicone Rubber
When selecting an elastomer, it is important to know everything you possibly c...
06 Mar
How Many Types of Rubber Are There?
There are two main types of rubber available: natural and synthetic. Each reta...
15 Mar
Neoprene rubber, NR, CR, Chloroprene, Sponge Neoprene…Why So Many Names?
As a popular elastomer used in various different applications, it is no surpri...
14 Mar
A Shock-Absorbent Neoprene Pad: Most Common Uses
A neoprene pad possesses physical, chemical, and weather-resistant properties ...
14 May
Types of Synthetic Rubber: Santoprene and Styrene-Butadiene
Rubber has come a long way since its introduction in Europe by Christopher Col...
20 Mar
Three Silicone Rubber Applications That We Couldn’t Live Without
Synthetic elastomers are oftentimes produced with specific applications in min...
19 Mar
What is Neoprene Foam?
Neoprene foam is a lighter and less dense material when compared to solid neop...
15 Mar
All About the Chemical Resistance of Neoprene
Neoprene is an incredible type of synthetic rubber. It has many qualities that...
10 May
The History of Gum Rubber – A Timeline of Rubber’s Commercialization
Gum rubber has been a vital resource to mankind for centuries. Also referred t...
09 May
Which is Better Viton or EPDM?
Neither Viton nor EPDM is a better elastomer than the other because they each ...
10 May
EPDM vs. Neoprene
An EPDM sheet is best known for its superior environmental resistance properti...
14 Mar
What Is Neoprene? Understanding Neoprene Through Its History
What is Neoprene? Neoprene is an incredibly resilient synthetic elastomer w...
20 Mar
What are the Properties of Neoprene?
Neoprene rubber sheets are considered to be a part of the synthetic rubber cat...
08 May
What are Silicone Liners Used for?
Silicone CG Blue – 50A Silicone liners are resilient materials that are com...
07 Mar
Sheet Neoprene: The General-Purpose Rubber
There is a large amount of variance amongst synthetic elastomers. The reason f...
06 Mar
Find the Right Elastomer Sheet for Your Application
It can be difficult to determine what kind of elastomer sheet is the right one...
13 May
Nitrile Sheet Rubber: A Comparative Assessment
Finding the most appropriate elastomer for an application is not as simple as ...
19 Mar
Neoprene’s Protective Qualities
As a synthetic elastomer, neoprene sheeting is considered to be heavy-duty. Ne...
19 Mar
Neoprene Grades
Neoprene grades are broken down into a variety of categories. The selection of...
07 Mar
A Guide to Cutting Neoprene Sheets
When it comes to cutting neoprene, there are a few methods available to you. T...
21 Mar
Silicone Rubbers Chemical Resistance
As a long-standing silicone rubber supplier, we’ve dealt with customers that h...
13 May
How Do NBR Sheets Set Themselves Apart From Other Rubber Sheeting?
Nitrile/butadiene rubber is called by many names like NBR and Buna-N, yet they...
15 Mar
How a Neoprene Bearing Pad Handles Heavy Loads
You may identify neoprene rubber as the elastomeric material that mouse pads a...
13 May
5 Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber – Pure Gum Rubber
Pure gum rubber, also known as natural rubber, is the elastomer that started i...
10 May
Which is Better TPO or EPDM?
Neither TPO nor EPDM is better than the other because they each retain similar...
19 Mar
What is Neoprene Made Out Of?
First developed in the early 1930s, neoprene material was the first successful...
08 May
What are Silicone Pads Used for?
Silicone pads are extremely durable and reliable materials that are often used...
10 May
A Brief Outline of the History of Natural Rubber
Natural rubber products are undoubtedly a part of our everyday life and can be...
13 May
What Are the Unique Characteristics of Recycled Rubber Products?
When recycled rubber is made, it is with the intent to make it durable, long-l...
15 Mar
Open-Cell Versus Closed-Cell Foam Neoprene
Foam neoprene, also referred to as neoprene sponge, is formed during the neopr...
10 May
EPDM vs. Viton
EPDM rubber sheets are the ideal rubber material for outdoor use due to its su...
09 May
PVC vs. Silicone
A silicone rubber sheet is commonly used in abrasive applications in industria...
09 May
How Much Does Silicone Rubber Cost?
The cost of silicone rubber is dependent on its grade, gauge, square footage, ...
14 May
Santoprene Sheet a Combination of Plastic and Rubber
Santoprene sheet is a type of thermoplastic material with high-performance cap...
10 May
Why is EPDM Important?
EPDM sheets are important materials that are often used for industrial applica...
13 May
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse: Reclaimed Rubber’s Journey
One brilliant discovery is often followed by a second! The innovation of rubbe...
19 Mar
Neoprene vs Natural Rubber
Neoprene synthetic rubber is a more resilient and durable type of rubber than ...
13 May
NBR Nitrile Rubber
Finding the most appropriate elastomer for an application isn’t as simple as c...
13 May
Does the Cost of Recycled Rubber Justify its Use?
There is no doubt that these days, money is on everyone’s mind. More specifica...
09 May
What is EPDM Flooring?
EPDM synthetic rubber is the ideal material for creating outdoor flooring and ...
14 May
Santoprene Rubber’s Common Uses
Santoprene rubber is a type of thermoplastic elastomer that has the flexibilit...
20 Feb
What Is a Rubber Sheet, and How Is It Made?
On your next commute home or while walking around your city, take a moment to ...
06 Mar
Rubber Materials: Shore A Versus Shore D
Rubber materials are available in a range of durometers, making it easy to fin...
15 Mar
The Ultimate Guide to Using a Neoprene Strip
What is neoprene rubber? What is a neoprene rubber strip? Many applications re...
09 May
Silicon vs. Silicone
Silicone rubber material is a durable synthetic rubber best known for its supe...
19 Mar
What is Neoprene Sheet?
A neoprene sheet, both solid and foam, offers excellent chemical and physical ...
13 May
The Process of Making a Recycled Rubber Product
If synthetic rubber is hardly biodegradable, then what becomes of an old rubbe...
21 Mar
High Durometer Silicone Rubber
There are many different types of silicone products available. Each type will ...
22 Mar
How Do You Make a Rubber Sponge?
Rubber sponge is a lightweight and porous form of rubber material that is ofte...
05 Mar
What Is Rubber Used For: 10 Common Uses
A rubber sheet—such as a soft rubber sheet, hard rubber sheet, or “diamond” ru...
15 Mar
Neoprene Sponge: A Comprehensive History of Neoprene Foam Rubber
Neoprene foam rubber, in both its open-cell and closed-cell forms, has been ut...
14 Mar
Need a Rubber Sheet? Neoprene Is the Way!
Each type of rubber can be thought of as a snowflake. While they all look alik...
11 Mar
Neoprene, or CR Rubber: All You Need to Know
Neoprene is a popular type of rubber used in many residential, commercial, and...
09 May
What is EPDM Rubber Sheet?
An EPDM rubber sheet is an all-weather material that is often used to create i...
13 May
The High Demand for Tire Rubber in California
Alongside the increasing desire in our country to go “green”—environmentally-f...
21 Mar
Silicone Sponge Rubber’s Industrial History and Development
Silicone sponge products today are a commonly used elastomer in many industria...
13 May
Recycled Rubber Sheet versus Synthetic Rubber Sheeting
When it comes down to it, both recycled rubber sheet and synthetic rubber shee...
07 Mar
Looking to Purchase Neoprene Rubber?
Polychloroprene (CR) rubber, widely known as neoprene rubber, was invented dur...
13 May
America’s Recycled Rubber Manufacturer Create Eco-Friendly Products
People are becoming more aware of the need to look after the environment. As p...
08 May
What is the Softest Silicone?
The softest silicone is offered in a 40A durometer solid silicone sheet is a p...
10 May
What is Natural Rubber? 15 Facts Everyone Should Know
With a growing concern for the environment, producers and consumers alike are ...
13 May
Recycled Rubber Rolls and Matting Help You and the Environment
Because of recycled rubber’s fine qualities and characteristics, this eco-frie...
21 Mar
Colored Silicone Rubber Sheets and Rolls
Industry has grown accustomed to seeing rubber in its traditional color, black...
21 Mar
Silicone Rubber Material
In the diverse world of elastomers, each type of rubber generally has a unique...
13 May
What Are the Uses of Recycled Rubber?
We live in an era where there is a growing concern for the depletion of the wo...
19 Mar
Is Neoprene Easy to Clean?
Washing neoprene solid sheets and closed cell neoprene foam is made simple tha...
08 May
What is Silicone Rubber Used for?
Silicone rubber is a popular material used in both indoor and outdoor industri...
21 Mar
Measuring Silicone Rubber’s Durometer
The application a rubber product can be used for is determined based upon a nu...
09 May
The Outdoor Rubber – EPDM Boasts a Versatile Set of Properties
Of all the types of synthetic rubber, EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) ...
22 Mar
How Strong is Silicone Rubber?
Silicone rubber is an incredibly strong and durable material that is often use...
06 Mar
How to Cut Rubber: DIY Instructions
Cutting rubber is easier than you think. There is a proper way of doing it so ...
09 May
What is FDA Grade Silicone?
FDA grade silicone is a synthetic rubber material that is safe for use in appl...
08 May
What is a Silicone Pad?
A silicone pad is a synthetic rubber protective sheet that is often used in in...
19 Mar
What is Closed Cell Neoprene Foam?
Neoprene foam sheets, especially closed cell neoprene, are popularly used in s...
20 Mar
Neoprene vs Rubber
As a synthetic rubber, neoprene rubber, vs rubber, is composed of chemical com...
19 Mar
How Hard is Neoprene?
When considering using neoprene sheets or rolls for an application, it is impo...
21 Mar
Silicone Rubber – A History
Silicone rubber is a very unique rubber product. You won’t see rubber silicone...
22 Mar
Is Silicone a Rubber?
Silicone is a unique synthetic rubber that is known for its large operating te...
20 Mar
What is Solid Neoprene Rubber?
Neoprene - Commercial Grade - 50A Solid neoprene rubber is a valued materia...
06 Mar
Facts About Solid Rubber and Its Applications
When choosing a rubber product, you want to make an informed decision. It can ...
19 Mar
How Waterproof is Neoprene?
Water-resistant neoprene is a popular choice of material for use in marine app...
11 Mar
Why Neoprene Pads Are So Versatile and Effective!
Neoprene pads are used widely across a number of industries and applications. ...
10 May
How is Natural Rubber Made? 10 Steps Everyone Can Understand
For the most part, we as consumers don’t have the option of seeing just how th...
14 Mar
The History of Neoprene
Believe it or not, neoprene was invented a little under a century ago. Beginni...
15 Mar
Neoprene Rubber Strips & Rolls Fit The Bill For Any Purpose!
Neoprene was the first ever mass-produced synthetic rubber compound and is sti...
14 May
Recycled Rubber Strips and Sheets – Old Rubber Tires Made Anew
Tires are helpful when they are on cars, but when discarded in county dump sit...
06 Mar
What Can Be Done with Rubber Material?
Rubber material is everywhere! From the mat underneath your feet to the rubber...
09 May
EPDM Material Is Found at the Bottom of a Pond and the Top of a Roof!
EPDM material is widely used across residential, commercial and industrial app...
14 Mar
‘Rubbertown’: The Birthplace of Neoprene Manufacturing
“Rubbertown” is a complex in Louisville, Kentucky, that found its roots in 191...
13 May
Is Rubber Eco Friendly?
Before delving into the question of “is rubber eco friendly?” it would perhaps...
10 May
What is the Difference Between EPDM and Nitrile Rubber?
Although EPDM and nitrile rubber are both durable synthetic rubbers, they reta...
10 May
Versatility of Natural Gum Rubber
The practical versatility of natural gum rubber makes it a great product for a...