Materials
We have the capability to identify and supply the optimum rubber compound for your application. We consider it a major part of our service to listen carefully to what you tell us about how your roller is used and the problems that you are experiencing. If you need our expertise on-site, we will visit your plant and assist you in solving your roller problems. Our experience improving roller applications across a broad cross section of manufacturing operations allows us to suggest solutions that will lower your cost and reduce your downtime.
We stock a broad range of rubber compounds and will often be able to re-cover your roller without waiting for a special compound to be delivered. Below is a list of rubber that we use on a regular basis. Keep in mind that different types of rubber can sometimes be blended to achieve the properties you need, and that compounds can sometimes be formulated to exceed the limits in a given area.
EPDM – Excellent resistance to acids, caustics, ozone, water, ketones and esters. Durometer available 30-90 Shore A, 350ºF maximum temperature.
Nitrile – Excellent resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohol. Durometer available 30-99 Shore A, 250ºF maximum temperature.
Carboxylated Nitrile – Excellent resistance to abrasion, tearing and aliphatic hydrocarbons. Excellent load-bearing characteristics. Durometer available 40-95 Shore A, 275ºF maximum temperature.
Hydrogenated Nitrile – Excellent resistance to abrasion, tearing, ozone, aromatic hydrocarbons, aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohol. Excellent load-bearing and resiliency. Durometer available 40-95 Shore A, 350ºF maximum temperature.
Hypalon – Excellent resistance to abrasion, alcohol, ozone and caustics. Excellent load-bearing and tensile-strength characteristics. Durometer available 40-95 Shore A, 300ºF maximum temperature.
Neoprene – Excellent resistance to caustics and alcohol. Excellent tear resistance, load-bearing and resiliency. Durometer available 30-90 Shore A, 250ºF maximum temperature.
Natural – Excellent resistance to abrasion, tear, hysteresis, denting, water, ketones, alcohol and esters. Excellent load-bearing. Durometer available 25-99 Shore A, 212ºF maximum temperature.
Urethane – Excellent resistance to abrasion, tear, denting, ozone, hydrocarbons, esters and alcohol. Excellent load-bearing, hysteresis and resiliency. Durometer available 40-99 Shore A, 212ºF maximum temperature.
Silicone – Excellent resistance to ozone, acids, caustics, water and alcohol. Excellent release and hysteresis characteristics. Durometer available 40-90 Shore A, 500ºF maximum temperature.