Industrial Rubber & Polymer Materials

We work with a wide range of high-performance rubber and polymer materials to deliver reliable, application-specific industrial solutions.

EPDM

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is a synthetic elastomer produced from ethylene, propylene, and a diene component. Its saturated polymer backbone provides exceptional resistance to environmental factors.

EPDM offers outstanding performance at low temperatures, with a glass transition temperature typically ranging between -54°C and -64°C, depending on propylene content. It maintains flexibility and mechanical stability in cold environments and can operate continuously at temperatures up to 150°C.

Thanks to its saturated structure, EPDM demonstrates excellent resistance to heat, oxygen, ozone, UV radiation, and weathering, making it ideal for outdoor and long-term applications. However, it is not resistant to oils, fuels, or hydrocarbon solvents, which limits its use in oil-exposed environments.

Although EPDM shows poor adhesion to textiles, it is widely used in the automotive industry, particularly for hoses, seals, profiles, and weatherstrips, where both static and dynamic performance are required.

SILICONE

Silicone rubber is a high-performance elastomer known for its exceptional thermal stability and flexibility across an extremely wide temperature range.

It retains its mechanical properties from -60°C up to +230°C, making it suitable for applications exposed to extreme heat or cold. Silicone rubber is chemically stable, odorless, and physiologically inert, which allows it to be safely used in food-grade, medical, and pharmaceutical applications.

Silicone exhibits excellent resistance to UV radiation, ozone, and aging, while maintaining elasticity over long service periods. However, it has relatively low tear and abrasion resistance compared to other elastomers.

Typical applications include food processing equipment, medical devices, electrical insulation components, and high-temperature sealing solutions.

NR (Natural Rubber)

Natural rubber (NR) is derived from the latex of the Hevea brasiliensis tree and remains one of the most important elastomers due to its unmatched elasticity and mechanical strength.

With a glass transition temperature around -75°C, NR provides excellent low-temperature flexibility and operates effectively between -60°C and +90°C. It offers superior tensile strength, tear resistance, fatigue resistance, and dynamic performance, making it ideal for applications subjected to repeated stress and deformation.

Natural rubber also exhibits excellent raw strength and textile adhesion, which makes it indispensable in the tire industry, where it accounts for a significant portion of global rubber consumption.

However, NR has limited resistance to heat, ozone, oils, and non-polar solvents. Its aging resistance can be improved through proper vulcanization systems and protective additives.

Common applications include automobile tires, engine mounts, bridge bearings, conveyor belts, hoses, footwear soles, vibration isolators, and industrial adhesives.

NBR

Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) is produced by copolymerizing butadiene and acrylonitrile. The presence of nitrile groups gives NBR its polar nature, resulting in excellent resistance to oils, fuels, greases, and many solvents.

The glass transition temperature of NBR varies depending on acrylonitrile content, ranging from approximately -40°C to higher values. Increasing acrylonitrile content improves oil and solvent resistance while reducing low-temperature flexibility.

NBR demonstrates good abrasion resistance and mechanical strength, as well as satisfactory heat resistance. It can be used continuously at 90°C, withstand 120°C for extended periods, and tolerate short-term exposure to 150°C. Its ozone resistance is limited but can be significantly improved by blending with PVC.

Due to its favorable electrical insulation properties, NBR is also used in electrical applications.

Typical uses include gaskets, seals, hoses, conveyor belts, brake components, shaft coatings, cylinder linings, and industrial insulation materials.

CR (Neoprene)

Chloroprene Rubber (CR) is produced by polymerizing chloroprene (2-chlorobutadiene) and is distinguished by its balanced mechanical and environmental resistance.

CR exhibits good mechanical strength even without reinforcement, thanks to its natural tendency to crystallize. Reinforced compounds provide high tensile strength, wear resistance, resilience, and fatigue resistance. Its glass transition temperature is approximately -45°C, offering moderate low-temperature performance.

The chlorine content in CR gives it excellent resistance to weathering, ozone, and aliphatic oils, as well as self-extinguishing behavior when exposed to flame.

CR is widely used in automotive, construction, chemical, and machinery industries for the production of hoses, profiles, seals, gaskets, mounting blocks, V-belts, and industrial adhesives.

SBR

Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) is a general-purpose synthetic rubber known for its good abrasion resistance and cost efficiency.

It offers balanced mechanical properties and is often blended with natural rubber to improve performance. While its resistance to heat, ozone, and weathering is limited compared to specialty elastomers, SBR remains a preferred material for applications where durability and economy are key factors.

SBR is commonly used in automotive components, industrial rubber goods, tires, footwear, conveyor belts, and general sealing applications.

VITON (FKM)

Viton (FKM) is a fluoroelastomer engineered for extreme chemical and thermal resistance.

It maintains excellent performance at high temperatures and provides outstanding resistance to aggressive chemicals, fuels, oils, and solvents. FKM materials offer long service life even in harsh industrial environments.

Typical applications include chemical processing equipment, aerospace components, petrochemical seals, and high-performance industrial sealing systems.

SPONGE

Sponge rubber is a cellular elastomer designed for sealing, cushioning, and vibration damping applications.

Its lightweight structure allows for excellent compression recovery, sound insulation, and shock absorption, while providing effective sealing against dust, air, and moisture.

Sponge rubber is widely used in door and window seals, acoustic insulation, cushioning systems, and vibration control solutions.

PVC

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is one of the most widely used thermoplastic polymers due to its versatility, durability, and cost efficiency.

With a glass transition temperature around 80°C and an operating range from -50°C to +90°C, PVC can be formulated in a wide range of hardness levels. Its resistance to environmental conditions and chemicals makes it suitable for long-term use.

PVC compounds are recyclable and can be produced in rigid, flexible, opaque, or transparent forms. Plasticized PVC has largely replaced rubber in cable manufacturing due to its ease of processing, lower cost, and superior environmental resistance.

PVC is extensively used in construction materials, cables, hoses, flooring, artificial leather, protective coverings, and industrial profiles.

TPE

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) combine the flexibility of rubber with the processing advantages of thermoplastics.

They offer excellent design freedom, recyclability, and consistent quality through injection molding or extrusion. TPE materials provide good elasticity, surface aesthetics, and ease of processing.

Applications include automotive interior components, consumer products, flexible grips, seals, and soft-touch elements.

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