{"product_id":"abrasion-resistant-rubber-sheet-heavy-duty","title":"Abrasion Resistant Rubber Sheet Heavy Duty | Industrial Grade SBR | Sold Per Metre | RubberMatting-Direct","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbrasion Resistant Rubber Sheet – Heavy Duty Industrial Grade SBR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eabrasion resistant rubber sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically engineered for extreme wear applications where standard rubber would fail within weeks. Manufactured from high-abrasion SBR compound with enhanced carbon black reinforcement, this industrial-grade material delivers exceptional resistance to sliding friction, granular abrasion, and repetitive impact wear. Trusted by UK mining operations, quarries, and heavy manufacturing plants for over 16 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Abrasion Resistant Rubber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard SBR rubber typically achieves abrasion ratings of 200-300mm³. Our specialist abrasion-resistant compound achieves \u003cstrong\u003e≤120mm³ under DIN 53516 testing\u003c\/strong\u003e – that's 2-3x more wear resistance than conventional rubber sheeting. This translates directly to longer service life, reduced replacement costs, and less production downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial Compound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Abrasion SBR (Styrene-Butadiene Rubber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbrasion Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤120mm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN 53516\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65±5 Shore A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D2240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTensile Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥12 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElongation at Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥350%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTear Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥30 kN\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 34-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecific Gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 ± 0.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 2781\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-30°C to +70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoll Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1400mm (1.4m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-3x Longer Service Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIN 53516 abrasion rating of ≤120mm³ significantly outlasts standard rubber in high-wear environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Tear Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 kN\/m tear strength prevents crack propagation under dynamic loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Temperature Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains flexibility from -30°C to +70°C for year-round outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut-to-Length Convenience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold per linear metre – order exactly what you need with zero waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate UK Stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from our warehouse within 24-48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree UK Delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e No hidden costs on orders over £50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMining \u0026amp; Quarrying\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine chutes, hoppers, and transfer points handling aggregate, ore, coal, and other abrasive materials. Our abrasion-resistant compound withstands continuous bombardment from sharp-edged minerals that destroy standard rubber within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eConveyor Systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirt rubber, impact bars, and wear liners for belt conveyors. The 65 Shore A hardness provides excellent energy absorption while the enhanced tear resistance prevents ripping from trapped material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBulk Material Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopper linings, screen deck protectors, and feed chutes for sand, gravel, cement, and grain handling equipment. Protects steel structures from wear while reducing material flow noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAgricultural Equipment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine harvester liners, grain elevator boots, and silage wagon protectors. The food-safe SBR compound is suitable for agricultural applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHeavy Manufacturing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkbench protection, press bed liners, and component handling surfaces where metal parts slide repeatedly across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThickness Selection Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"selection-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Life*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight abrasion, dust protection, equipment covers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-18 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium wear, conveyor skirting, chute linings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy wear, impact zones, hopper linings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-36 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtreme abrasion, mining applications, high-impact areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36-48 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Service life varies based on material type, impact velocity, and operating conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Fixing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbrasion resistant rubber sheet can be installed using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Fixings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Countersunk bolts, rivets, or clamping bars (recommended for replaceable liners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesive Bonding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial contact adhesive for permanent installations (surface must be clean and dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoose Lay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravity-held in hoppers and chutes (weight of material keeps sheet in place)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be cut with a sharp utility knife, jigsaw, or die-cutting for precision shapes. For curved surfaces, the 350%+ elongation allows forming around moderate radii when warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold by the \u003cstrong\u003elinear metre\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each metre gives you 1.4m² of coverage (1400mm width × 1000mm length). For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 metres = 5m × 1.4m = 7m² coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 metres = 10m × 1.4m = 14m² coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum order: 1 metre. Maximum continuous length: 10 metres per piece (longer lengths available on request).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch is tested to DIN 53516 for abrasion resistance before despatch. We've been supplying UK industry with specialist rubber products for over 16 years – our reputation depends on consistent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003e16+ Years\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying UK Industry | ✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFree UK Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e | ✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSame-Day Despatch\u003c\/strong\u003e (orders before 2pm) | ✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCut-to-Length Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What makes rubber 'abrasion resistant'?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Abrasion resistant rubber contains enhanced carbon black reinforcement and modified polymer chains that resist material loss from friction. 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Standard SBR rubber is fine for general use, but where conveyors, chutes, hoppers, or heavy machinery cause repetitive contact, abrasion-resistant grades last significantly longer and reduce replacement costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: What industries use abrasion resistant rubber sheeting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of rubber sheet is widely used in mining, quarrying, bulk material handling, aggregate processing, recycling plants, and heavy manufacturing. It lines chute walls, conveyor transfer points, hoppers, and impact zones wherever abrasive materials such as rock, gravel, or metal scrap are in constant movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Can I use abrasion resistant rubber sheet outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — SBR-based abrasion resistant rubber performs well outdoors, with good resistance to weathering, UV exposure, and temperature extremes from -30°C to +80°C. It is commonly used on outdoor conveyor systems and agricultural plant equipment exposed to the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: How do I cut abrasion resistant rubber sheet to size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinner grades (up to 6mm) can be cut with a sharp Stanley knife or scissors; thicker grades are best cut with an angle grinder fitted with a rubber-cutting disc, or a bandsaw. Always use a straight edge for clean cuts, and our team can supply custom-cut lengths if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: What thickness of abrasion resistant rubber sheet should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor light-duty lining applications such as workbench surfaces or chute inserts, 3–6mm is generally sufficient. For high-impact zones such as crusher discharge or heavy conveyor transitions, 10–25mm provides the necessary durability and energy absorption to protect underlying steel structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Is your abrasion resistant rubber REACH compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All our SBR industrial rubber sheeting is REACH compliant and manufactured to meet UK and EU chemical safety regulations. It is free from restricted substances, making it suitable for use in food-adjacent applications where direct contact is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Can abrasion resistant rubber sheeting be bonded or vulcanised?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it can be bonded using contact adhesive or specialist rubber bonding agents. For permanent lining applications requiring a factory-grade bond, cold vulcanising solutions are available. 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