It can be difficult trying to determine what kind of elastomer sheet rubber is the right one for a particular application. Rubber is a ubiquitous product. It is anywhere and everywhere. Check the soles of your shoes, your belt, and even the small protective feet under your computer. Odds are some of these are made from some kind of rubber. Based on your needs, rubber can be fabricated into parts like these from a roll of rubber. There are a lot of different types of rubber sheet for your project. Depending on the type of elastomer chosen and what the aesthetic situation calls for, we offer a selection of colored rubber sheets as well. After learning a few things about your application and requirements, we can determine what kind of elastomer, compounded in rubber sheet form, is a good choice for the job.

Let us start with a hypothetical example. Angie is inquiring about a pad for a small machine on a table in her warehouse. She has looked at placing a piece of carpet or cardboard underneath it, but thought about rubber as an option and wants to learn how rubber can help. In order for us to best answer what type of elastomer sheet would be best for her, we need details about the project. We need to find out general things like: how has her current protective pad failed? Are there going to be elevated temperatures in touch with the rubber? Are there any corrosives around? How does she plan on installing this? How heavy is the equipment? If more specific questions are needed, we ask things like: Is this rubber going to come into contact with any temperatures higher than 180 degrees Fahrenheit? How about oil or grease? Does it need to be non-marking? Will this roll of rubber be in contact with any chemicals? It is very important to ask questions like these because the more information we have, the better we can help her find a rubber sheet for her project.

We need to find out what the problem is that needs to be solved. Angie tells us that she is trying to lessen the noise and vibration that this machine is causing on the table. The machinery moves and vibrates as it operates. This can cause damage to the machine if the surface that it sits on is hard and unforgiving. Angie informs us that there are no corrosive materials, or elevated temperatures, but there are budget constraints. Given these details, we can confidently suggest a simple and cost-effective natural roll of rubber sheet for Angie’s project. She would have the ideal material in rubber sheet because we know that pure gum rubber is soft and elastic. It absorbs shock and vibration very well while having great grip. The ability to absorb shock and rebound allows an elastomer sheet to cushion the equipment and protect the table surface. The grip adds traction and reduces the creeping action of the machine. If her project involved oils or very high temperatures, we would recommend to her some of the synthetic rubbers we have available. The information that she gave us gets us going on the right path and we understand that a simple rubber pad is the best material for the job.

One of the great things about a roll of rubber is that they come in a variety of types. Different types of rubber are made to have varying characteristics. There is natural gum rubber, but there are also a variety of synthetic rubbers like neoprene, nitrile butadiene, and silicone, just to name a few. Some of them can withstand high temperatures, and some can resist oils and greases. Better yet, they can combine a variety of different traits in order to be as versatile as possible. As mentioned before, there are a variety of colored rubber sheets of different types of elastomer. Red, black, green, and white are common colors.

With this piece we wanted to convey to our customers that through communication we can better understand your needs. In addition, we try and educate you on the different rubber products we offer. Every job needs a roll of rubber and our job is to get you the best one. The reciprocated flow of information will help us help you. Do you have an application that you need help determining if an elastomer sheet would be a good fit? Give the rubber experts a call today and tell us about your application. We would love to help you!