Rubber sheets, or rubber sheeting, are flat, flexible sheets made from natural or synthetic rubber compounds. They come in different thicknesses, textures, and colors and are commonly used for industrial and commercial applications, including gasketing, sealing, soundproofing, and flooring.
Rubber Sheets Resistance Guide
Rubber Sheets Resistance Chart
Note: Use this chart as a quick reference to compare rubber sheet materials based on their resistance to oil, flame, abrasion, weather, and more. The information provided is general and should be confirmed with the manufacturer for specific application requirements.
Resistance to:
Elastomer | Oil | Electric | Flame | Impact | Abrasion | Tear | Weather | Oxidation | Ozone | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Rubber (Latex) | NR | EX | NR | EX | EX | EX | FR | GD | NR | Resists abrasion and low temperatures |
BUNA-N (Nitrile) | EX | NR | NR | FR | GD | GD | GD | GD | FR | Resists mineral and vegetable oils |
Butyl | NR | EX | NR | GD | GD | GD | EX | EX | EX | Resists air permeation. Good electrical properties |
EPDM | NR | EX | NR | GD | GD | GD | EX | EX | EX | General Purpose Rubber. Resists weather |
Hypalon | GD | GD | GD | GD | GD | GD | EX | EX | EX | Resists weather and acids |
Neoprene | GD | FR | GD | GD | EX | GD | GD | EX | GD | General Purpose Rubber. Resists abrasion and oil |
Polyurethane | EX | GD | NR | GD | EX | EX | EX | EX | EX | Resists abrasion, tearing and cold. High load bearing capacity |
Silicone | FR | GD | EX | FR | FR | NR | EX | EX | EX | Chemical resistant. Resists high and low temperatures |
Vinyl | EX | EX | NR | NR | GD | GD | GD | GD | GD | Excellent abrasion and damping resistance |
SBR | NR | EX | NR | EX | EX | FR | FR | GD | NR | Resists abrasion and impact |
Viton | EX | GD | EX | GD | GD | GD | EX | EX | EX | Resists oil and chemicals at high and low temperatures |
NR = Not Recommended
FR = Fair
GD = Good
EX = Excellent