Natural Rubber Gasket Material

Specification Documents

Commercial Natural Rubber Spcifications

General Properties of Natural Rubber

Natural Rubber (such as shotblast and paragum) is generally good for use with water. The exceptional quality of these materials lies in their ability to resist abrasive forces and to recover from pressure. They resist vibration well in heavy machinery therefore are commonly used on low bolt loading flanges and on pipes with poor quality flanges.

Natural rubber is obtained from the latex sap of certain types of tree. Normally latex sap is produced by the Hevea Brasiliensis tree (otherwise known as the rubber tree) however there are over 2500 types of tree that are also sources of latex.

Gaskets made from natural rubber seal well in dynamic conditions and have good resistance to compression for extended periods of time without tension.

Colours Available: Red, Tan and Natural Brown

Product Specification and Technical Details

As a general rule, natural rubber:

  • Is flexible
  • Is good for use with water
  • Is good for use with low bolt loading flanges
  • Is good for use with poor quality flanges
  • Has anti-vibration
  • Has good recovery
  • Has good abrasion resistance.
  • Seals a vacuum well
  • Has poor ozone resistance
  • Has poor resistance to environmental exposure

 

  • Supplier: RAM Gasket Solutions
  • Condition: New
  • Thicknesses Available: 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 6mm
  • Sheet Size Available: 1.4M x any multiple up to 10M

Is Natural Rubber the Best Material for my Application?

If you are unsure as to which rubber is best for your application then you can consult our gasket material selector or our guide to rubbers. Material specifications can be downloaded from the link at the top of this page.

Alternatively, we are always happy to offer technical help and advice so if you require assistance then please so not hesitate to contact us.

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