Skirtboard rubber is a type of heavy rubber that is meant to be very resilient and durable in the face of physical abrasion. You may call Skirtboard a general-purpose abrasion resistant rubber. This product comes in many tensile strength (PSI level) options to provide customers with a choice of which grade of this sturdy and thick rubber will work for their application. Tensile strength indicates the amount of pressure a material can endure before it suffers structural failure, or breakage. A different PSI level means that each particular type of rubber can handle a varying degree of physical pressure before failure. Hard rubber products made of Skirtboard are an excellent example of resilient and heavy rubber because of the various physical capabilities it can perform.
“Maxx-Tuff” Heavy-Duty Mats
Before we start comparing skirtboard rubber to other types of elastomers, it would be best to first understand what exactly skirtboard rubber is. This thick rubber material is made using a blend of two different rubbers: styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and natural gum rubber. The SBR rubber is used primarily because of its physical strength and durability. It is a synthetic abrasion resistant rubber that is popular for use as parts that are expected to be exposed to harsh conditions.
These two different elastomers combine to form skirtboard heavy rubber. Most hard rubber products made of skirtboard come with a durometer rating of 65-75, which means that it is a very thick rubber that is highly resistant to physical indentation, but lacks the elasticity of its low durometer counterparts. It also has the benefit of being able to operate in temperatures ranging from -20° F and 212° F.
“Maxx-Tuff” Heavy-Duty Mats
- Helps reduce noise and vibration
- Easy to clean with water and common soap
- Diamond patterned subsurface grips onto floors below
- Eco-friendly reclaimed floor that is affordable and very durable
- Ideal for use as gym equipment mats or any other application that sees a lot of heavy equipment
Heavy Duty Protection: If anyone has any doubts about how thick and durable these mats are, they only need to take one good look at them. These thick mats are designed to be used for heavy-duty applications. For example, if they are used as gym equipment mats, they will easily absorb the shock and pressure of heavy weight equipment being placed on them without suffering a scratch. Better yet, the floors underneath these heavy-duty mats will also be secure from damage.
Designed for Traction: All across the surface of this 4 x 6 rubber mat is a unique honeycomb design. The purpose of this design is to provide a better grip and more traction for feet. More traction means more safety and a far lower likelihood of slipping and falling. Rubber itself provides more traction for feet, but when it is formed into this design, this mat’s anti-slip quality significantly and noticeably improves.
Here is a brief comparison of the three heavy rubber choices available to help put into perspective the different durability options skirtboard can offer.
725 PSI Skirtboard:
- A good abrasion resistant rubber.
- Heavy rubber used for street sweeping, general padding, and snowplows.
1500 PSI Skirtboard:
- Great abrasion and wear resistance.
- Popular heavy rubber for applications involving metal blades.
- Hard rubber products can be utilized to act as a noise-reducer as well as a protective barrier between the blade and surface.
2000 PSI Skirtboard:
- A very thick rubber. It has the best abrasion and wear resistance of all three options available.
- Hard rubber products used for heavy duty snowplows and in consistently high dynamic applications. This option can also function to reduce noise as well as act as a protective barrier between two tough surfaces.
Neoprene – CG – 60A – 72″ Wide
Neoprene – CG – 60A – 72″ Wide
- Tasks that require flexible materials
- Industrial gasket, bumper, or sealing applications
- Projects that would be better served with wider sheets
- Industrial applications that involve oils, chemicals, ozone
- Applications that involve temperatures between -20° F and 212° F
72” Wide Sheet: This black neoprene sheet is specifically made to be 72” wide. The reason for this is because the standard 36” or 48” wide sheet rolls cannot satisfy the requirements of every application. We make 72” wide sheets of neoprene available so that you do not have to order too many materials for your job. It will help make sure that you have more to work with at a lower cost, minimizing the chances of you being stuck with unused leftover material. A standard roll of 72” wide flexible neoprene is well suited for large-scale industrial applications.
Good Resistance: The oil and chemical resistance of neoprene is in very popular with consumers. Being a synthetic elastomer, it comes with good resistance characteristics against some oils and chemicals. This feature comes in handy for industrial applications that see the presence of abrasive oils and chemicals. As a bumper, pad, or gasket, neoprene is well suited to performing in the presence of such hazards. It also possesses a good level of resistance against ozone.
To put a heavy rubber like skirtboard into perspective with other elastomers, here are some comparisons of the skirtboard elastomer with other types of rubber mats and sheets.
Neoprene Rubber:
- Tensile strength: 725 PSI
- Used mainly for sound studios, construction sites, gaskets, and sometimes as floor mats.
- Skirtboard heavy rubber is more cost-effective as it is cheaper than Neoprene.
Nitrile Rubber:
- Tensile strength: 725 PSI
- Used mainly for bumpers, pads, seals, and general gaskets. Known for its good oil resistance.
- Ranks above both Neoprene sheet rubber and Skirtboard rolls in terms of affordability.
Santoprene™:
- Tensile strength: 300 PSI at 100%; 750 PSI at break point
- Used mainly for seals, gaskets, and automotive applications. Known for its recyclability as well as its flexibility.
- Very sophisticated and its price reflects the same level of complexity!
These comparisons showcase the different tensile strengths of a heavy rubber like skirtboard in relation to other rubbers offered. Depending on the application the material is needed for, different options of PSI levels for skirtboard abrasion resistant rubber are available. Alternatively, the customer can choose different options of elastomers if they desire.
“Corrugated Ramp-Cleat” Rubber Runners
- Protects subsurfaces against heavy weights
- Outdoor floor mats great for different weather conditions
- Easy to clean with a water hose and common detergents
- Temporary installations with the use of double-sided tape
- Perfect for use as ramp flooring, industrial mat, marine pathway flooring, fitness center mats, outdoor walkway mats, horse trailer floor matting, and much more
Loves an Uphill Battle: These runner mats are designed for use at inclines. Whether you need to put it down on a ramp or a steep walkway, it will continue to function as a sturdy floor protector and as dependable no-slip mats. The ribbed rubber texture is meant to provide feet with an enhanced level of grip when moving uphill or downhill.
SBR Protection: These black rubber mats are ideal to use as outdoor floor mats thanks to the styrene butadiene rubber that makes them up. SBR is a very reliable type of rubber to have in wet weather conditions. These runner mats will not crack or mold under a prolonged exposure to moisture. Even when wet, SBR never loses the excellent level of grip it provides for your feet.
Scrapes Away Debris: The corrugated ribbed rubber surface assists in keeping your shoes clean. These high quality black rubber mats scrape dirt and mud off of incoming footwear and keeps it trapped on the surface. This quality is especially useful in wet and messy regions.
