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Chemical Resistant Rubber Sheet – Heavy Duty Industrial Grade
Our chemical resistant rubber sheet is engineered for environments where exposure to oils, solvents, acids, and industrial chemicals would rapidly degrade standard rubber. Available in multiple compounds to match specific chemical exposure requirements, this heavy-duty industrial sheeting provides reliable protection for equipment, floors, and work surfaces.
Chemical Resistance: Compound Selection
Different chemicals attack rubber through different mechanisms. Selecting the right compound for your application is critical:
- Nitrile (NBR): Best for petroleum oils, fuels, hydraulic fluids
- Neoprene (CR): Good all-round resistance to oils, ozone, weathering
- EPDM: Excellent for acids, alkalis, ketones, water/steam
- Viton (FKM): Superior resistance to aggressive chemicals and high temperatures
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Material Options | Nitrile NBR / Neoprene CR / EPDM / Viton | - |
| Hardness | 60-70 Shore A (compound dependent) | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength | ≥8 MPa | ISO 37 |
| Elongation at Break | ≥300% | ISO 37 |
| Temperature Range (NBR) | -30°C to +100°C | - |
| Temperature Range (EPDM) | -40°C to +120°C | - |
| Temperature Range (Neoprene) | -35°C to +100°C | - |
| Roll Width | 1200-1400mm | - |
| Thickness Options | 3mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm | - |
| Colour | Black (standard) | - |
Chemical Compatibility Chart
| Chemical Type | NBR | Neoprene | EPDM | Viton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Oils | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✗ | ✓✓✓ |
| Diesel/Petrol | ✓✓✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓✓✓ |
| Hydraulic Fluid | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✗ | ✓✓✓ |
| Dilute Acids | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ |
| Alkalis | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ |
| Ketones/MEK | ✗ | ✗ | ✓✓✓ | ✗ |
| Ozone/UV | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓✓ |
| Water/Steam | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ |
✓✓✓ = Excellent | ✓✓ = Good | ✓ = Fair | ✗ = Not Recommended
Key Benefits
- Application-Specific Compounds: Choose the right rubber for your chemical exposure profile
- Extended Service Life: Proper compound selection prevents swelling, hardening, and degradation
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Withstands industrial use while maintaining chemical resistance
- Multiple Thickness Options: 3mm to 25mm for various applications
- Cut-to-Length Service: Order exactly what you need, minimise waste
- Free UK Delivery: On all orders to mainland UK addresses
Industrial Applications
Engineering & Manufacturing
Workbench protection, machinery gaskets, and equipment pads in environments with cutting oils, coolants, and hydraulic fluids. Nitrile compound recommended for most workshop applications.
Chemical Processing
Tank linings, bund protection, and splash zone flooring. EPDM for acid/alkali environments; Viton for aggressive solvents and high-temperature applications.
Automotive & Transport
Workshop flooring, fuel-handling areas, and service bay protection. Nitrile resists petrol, diesel, brake fluid, and transmission oils.
Food & Beverage
Processing area flooring and equipment mounts where cleaning chemicals are used. EPDM offers excellent resistance to most sanitisers and cleaning agents.
Pharmaceutical
Cleanroom flooring and equipment isolation where chemical purity is critical. Consult our technical team for specific compound recommendations.
How to Choose the Right Compound
Consider these factors when selecting chemical resistant rubber:
- Primary Chemical Exposure: What chemicals will contact the rubber regularly?
- Concentration: Dilute acids vs concentrated – affects compound selection
- Temperature: Chemical resistance changes with temperature
- Duration: Continuous immersion vs occasional splash
- Mechanical Requirements: Abrasion, compression, flexibility needs
Not sure which compound? Contact us with your application details – we provide free technical guidance based on 16+ years of industrial rubber supply experience.
Ordering & Delivery
Sold by the linear metre. This listing covers our standard chemical resistant SBR compound suitable for light chemical exposure. For specific compounds (Nitrile, Neoprene, EPDM, Viton), see our dedicated product listings or contact us for custom requirements.
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