Rubber Materials

Rubber sheet products are versatile materials used for sealing, gasketing, vibration damping, insulation, and protective barriers across industries like automotive, aerospace, construction, marine, oil & gas, and manufacturing. Onlinemetals offers these materials in sheets, strips, and rolled coils for applications ranging from weatherproof seals and chemical-resistant linings to electrical insulation and impact protection.

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Fluorosilicone

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Rubber Material Properties Comparison

Compare common rubber sheet materials by key property criteria

Rubber Type Environmental Resistance Temperature Resistance Abrasion Resistance Flexibility / Sealing Typical Applications
Buna-N (Nitrile) Excellent
Oil / fuel; Good chemical
Moderate Good Good Seals, gaskets, O-rings, fuel system components
Butyl Excellent
Chemical / weather
Moderate Fair Excellent
Air retention
Inner tubes, pharmaceutical stoppers, sealing applications
EPDM Excellent
Weather / UV / ozone
Good Fair Excellent Roofing membranes, automotive weather seals, outdoor applications
Fluorosilicone Excellent
Fuel / chemical
Excellent Good Good Aerospace seals, automotive fuel systems, harsh environment sealing
Hypalon Excellent
Chemical / UV / weather
Good Good Good Roofing, protective coatings, marine applications
Natural Rubber Poor
Oil / chemical / weather
Moderate Excellent Excellent Vibration isolation, tires, hoses, general-purpose products
Neoprene Good
Oil / weather / chemical
Good Good Good Wetsuits, gaskets, hoses, industrial seals
Polyurethane Good
General durability
Good Excellent Moderate Rollers, wheels, bushings, wear-resistant parts
Recycled Rubber Good
Outdoor / impact use
Moderate Moderate Moderate Flooring, mats, playground surfaces, impact absorption
SBR Fair
General-purpose use
Moderate Good Good Tires, conveyor belts, general-purpose rubber goods
Silicone Excellent
Chemical / weather
Excellent Fair Excellent Medical devices, food-grade applications, seals, gaskets
Vinyl (PVC) Good
Chemical / durability
Moderate Good Moderate Tubing, seals, flooring, electrical insulation
Viton (FKM) Excellent
Fuel / chemical / weather
Excellent Good Good Aerospace, automotive, industrial sealing applications

Property ratings are general guidelines and may vary by grade, formulation, hardness, and operating environment.