Sheet Rubber and Sponge

Anchor Rubber inventories Sheet Rubber and Sponge in a complete range of materials, sizes and specifications.  Using precision equipment, sheet rubber and sponge can be slit, cut, chopped and stamped to meet a multitude of applications.  We are a leading supplier and fabricator of rubber and sponge strips, gaskets, rolls and sheet stock.  Shown below are commonly stocked sheet rubber and sponge materials and some of their numerous uses.  Please contact us with any questions on materials or pricing.

 

Many Uses Including:
Sealing, Weather Stripping, Acoustical Control, Cushioning, Insulating, Expansion, Sheet Packing, Gasket Material, Matting

 

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sheet rubber

Anchor Rubber carries a complete range of Sheet Rubber, Sponge, Foam and Plastic. We custom manufacture gaskets, strips and pads from most materials. Military spec materials are available including Mil-R-6130, Mil-R-6855, Mil-R3065 and ASTM D-2000 and more. Common sheet rubber materials are listed below.



sponge slitting

Click here to find out more about Sheet Rubber & Sponge Stripping, Sponge Slitting & Weather Stripping. We can slit sponge and sheet rubber strips to most any width for your sealing needs. Peel and stick adhesive backing is available on most materials. Common sponge materials are listed below



sponge gasket

We make all types of Sponge, Foam and Rubber Gaskets, large or small quantity. Rubber Gaskets, Sponge Gaskets, Foam Gaskets, Flange Gaskets, Mil-Spec Gaskets and more are cut from our complete range or Sheet Rubber, Sponge, Foam and Plastic. Die cut, machined parts and water jet cut parts are all available.



rubber matting

We carry comfort anti-fatigue mats, diamond plate safety mats, machine shop mats for work areas, sports matting, corrugated runners and more. Click the matting link for additional rubber and vinyl matting information.





Common Rubber Types and Typical Properties

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Compound Also knows as Key Characteristics Available Specs Avg. Temp Range (F)
Aflas® Tetrafluoroethylene - Propylene Excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals.   -15°- 450°
Butyl Isobutylene-isoprene, BU, IIR General purpose, Vaccum   -75°- 250°
Ethylene Propylene Ethylene propylene diene rubber, EPDM, EP, EPM, EPR Excellent resistance to ozone, weathering, steam, water and phosphate ester type hydraulic fluids. NAS 1613, NSF 61, FDA -70°- 250°
Fluorocarbon Viton ®, Fluorel ®, Fluoroelastomer, FKM Excellent compression set and resistance to high temperature and a broad range of chemicals. AMS 7276, AMS 7259, AMS-R-83248 (Mil-R-83248), AMS-R-83485, GLT Type -15°- 400°
Fluorosilicone Fluorinated Polysiloxane, FVMQ Similar physical properties to silicone rubber with improved fuel and mineral oil resistance but poor hot air resistance. AMS-R-25988, Mil-R-25988 -90°- 350°
Hydrogenated Nitrile Hydrogenated Acrylonitrile-butadiene, HNBR, HSN Improved fuel and ozone resistance over Nitrile. Often used in refrigeration systems.   -25°- 300°
Neoprene Chloroprene, CR Good ozone, aging and chemical resistance. Mil-G-1149, AMS 3208,
AMS 3209, AMS-R-6855,
Mil-R-6855 CL 2
-35°- 225°
Nitrile (Buna) Acrylonitrile-butadiene Rubber, Buna-N, NBR Most common general purpose elastomer. Good for petroleum fluids. AMS-R-7362, MIL-G-21569, AMS 7272, Mil-PRF-15624, MIL-P-25732, AMS-P-83461,
Mil-R-6855 CL 1
-30°- 225°
PTFE Teflon ®, Polytetrafluoroethylene Chemically inert to most substances. Excellent resistance to high temperature. Extremely low coefficiant of friction   -65°- 500°
Perfluoroelastomer Kalrez ®, Simriz ®,
Chemraz ®, FFKM
Excellent chemical resistance and high temperature stability. AMS7257 5°- 525°
Polyacrylate Polyacrylate Rubber,
Acrylic Rubber, ACM
Good resistance to mineral oil, oxygen and ozone   -5°- 325°
Polyurethane Polyester or Polyether Urethane, PU, AU, EU Excellent wear resistance and high tensile strength. Good for Drive Belts.   -40°- 180°
Silicone Polysiloxane, VMQ, PVMQ Good heat resistance, cold flexibility and insulating properties. Low tensile strength and poor tear and wear resistance. ZZ-R-765, A-A-59588, AMS 3320, AMS 7267, AMS 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3305,
AMS 3337, AMS 3357
-60°- 400°
Other Stock Rubber Materials
Cork Sheet, Cork and Rubber (AMS-C-6183), Cloth Inserted Sheet, Diaphragm Sheet (Nylon Insert), FDA Rubber, Hypalon®, Masticated Rubber
Non-Asbestos Sheet, Pure Gum (Natural Rubber), SBR, Vegetable Fiber (Paper, Vellumoid, Plant Fiber)
Rubber Sponge and Foam
Closed Cell Sponge: Neoprene, EPDM Sponge, Vinyl Sponge, Silicone Sponge
Open Cell Sponge: Neoprene Sponge, Natural Open Cell
Foam: Microcellular Urethane, Poron, Silicone Foam, Charcoal Ester
Military Spec: Mil-R-6130 Sponge, ASTM D6576 Sponge, AMS 3195 Sponge (Silicone), AMS 3196 Sponge (Silicone)

DISCLAIMER
The information contained here is for reference only and can vary based on grade, compound and application. It is believed to be reliable, but no representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind are made to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. It is recommended that users conduct their own evaluations for the intended applications.


Viton, Teflon, Hypalon and Kalrez are registered trademarks of DuPont
Chemraz is a registered trademark of Green Tweed
Simriz is a registered trademark of Simrit
Aflas is a registered trademark of 3M Company


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