One of the most important qualities of rubber is its durability. People often think of rubber as being a more elastic type of material and tend to overlook the fact that some sheet rubber products out there are very durable. Rubber sheet and roll products are often used because they provide a good mix between durability and elasticity. A durable elastomer is one that a very good resistance to physical abrasions. Rubber abrasion resistance, and the overall resilience of rubber in general, has a lot to do with the specific tensile strength that a rubber possesses. If you are looking for a tough rubber material, it is always a good idea to know what its tensile strength is.
Neoprene – Commercial Grade – 70A
All this may bring up one crucial question to mind: what exactly does “Tensile Strength” mean? How does it relate to rubber abrasion resistance? In order to gain a better understanding of what the terms abrasion, tear resistance, and durability mean, we must first define what the tensile strength of rubber is and how it affects the other components. Tensile strength refers to the maximum amount of force a material can take before it fails. The rating of a material’s level of tensile strength is decided through the object’s ability to handle the maximum amount of stress put on it without breaking, tearing, or failing. This is measured through the pressure unit of PSI (pounds per square inch) or MPa (megapascals). It basically determines the overall resilience of rubber. The level of rubber abrasion resistance is directly related to the elastomer’s tensile strength.
Each type of rubber will have different ranges of tensile strengths available. The higher the tensile strength, the more tough rubber will be. For example, skirtboard rubber can be offered in varying PSI tensile strength levels depending on the application they are needed for. The more dynamic the application, the higher the PSI and tensile strength of rubber required. Similarly, the more rubber abrasion resistance needed, the higher the PSI levels.
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.
The PSI levels of a sheet rubber will affect its cost and its performance. Rubber rolls with higher PSI levels sometimes tend to be more costly in price than those rubbers with lower levels. If an increased level of rubber abrasion resistance is required, it can sometimes mean that the possibility of shelling out more money also increases. For instance, snowplow blades are tough rubber items that can be offered with a high rating of 2000 PSI or with a low rating of 725 PSI. The 725 PSI product is considerably more affordable than the 2000 PSI but also offers less overall wear resistance. Keep in mind that the rubber used in both products is durable but the higher tensile strength of rubber means that it offers more protection that those rubbers that have a low tensile strength rating. This range of options helps a customer decide which product, cost, and durability will be best for their situation. A simple home-owned snowplow might be better with the more affordable and cost-effective 725 PSI while the county-owned snowplow might go for the more expensive and resilient 2000 PSI product.
Rubber abrasion resistance is crucial to have in any type of application. You never know when something may make hard physical contact with the rubber piece. Physical abrasions can come in a huge variety of different forms. In a home gym setting, the resilience of rubber will be tested by the sheer weight and motion of the workout equipment and machines in the area. The same applies to industrial areas where the presence of heavy machinery is almost always a given. A tough rubber part with high abrasion resistance will also be able to keep its form without being deformed or indented by hard physical objects. The snowplow blades are a great example of rubber abrasion resistant products.
Ultimately, the tensile strength of rubber products affects their abrasion, tear, and impact resistance. It is always a good idea to ask what exactly the tensile strength or PSI rating is on a particular piece of rubber. The higher the PSI or MPa levels, the better the rubber abrasion resistance and durability of the material. The resilience of rubber is everything—its determining factor of what application it can be used for and what functions it can perform.
“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.
