Aero Rubber Company®, Inc. offers a broad range of custom rubber sheet and rubber slab material in a wide variety of elastomers, thicknesses and widths. Choose from EPDM rubber, Neoprene sponge foam, Silicone rubber sheet, chemical resistant, flame / fire resistant, and a broad range of other sheet material. We are ready to meet any stringent standard, including AASHTO, ASTM, FDA, MIL-Spec and others. Much of what we offer is available for prompt shipment.
CAPABILITIES
Widths up to 72″
Thickness from .005″
Slabs up to 6″ thick
Solid or Sponge
Fiberglass Inserted
PSA Application
Custom Finishes
Whether you are ready to place an order or have questions, our technical sales engineers are here to provide guidance. For more information, please call us at (800) 662-1009 today.
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Durometer of rubber is a measurement of its hardness. The amount of compression needed for a part determines the type of durometer you’ll need. For tight fitting seals a softer durometer is recommended. However, under a heavy load, soft rubber can compress and fail. In this instance, use a higher durometer rubber sheet when it should not move as much.
Tensile Strength
Refers to the maximum amount of tension or stress a material can take before it breaks, tears or otherwise fails. Tensile strength is often used as an important indicator regarding material quality. This is measured through the pressure unit of PSI (pounds per square inch). Abrasion, tear and impact resistance are all affected by tensile strength so it is always good to know.
Tear Strength
Imagine a piece of rubber being pulled from opposing sides. The tear strength is how well the material holds up to the effects of tearing and if it resists nicks and cuts under tension. Tear resistance is then calculated by dividing the force applied by the thickness of the material. This is important for material in very abrasive conditions.
Compression Set
Rubber material, when compressed can lose its ability over time to return to its original thickness. In uses, such as gaskets, where they need to be reused and stressors are present, compression set is important. This refers to the ability of rubber to return to its original thickness after prolonged compressive stress at set temperatures. Understanding the differences in compression set can mean the difference between a seal that leaks quickly or one that performs over a long period of time.
Elongation
When you need material that can be stretched, bent or reshaped over and over again, you will want to take the rubber sheet elongation into account. Elongation refers to the ability of the rubber to stretch without breaking. It evaluates the maximum amount of strain a material can take before failure. It’s helpful to think of this term as “ultimate elongation” because it’s measured at the moment it tears and shown as a percent of the original length.
Helpful Tip: Always be certain to ask what material grade you are being quoted (economy, commercial, high-grade or specification grade). Prices vary widely between economy and specification grade materials. Aero wants to provide you with a competitive quote for the material you need.
Aero works continuously to improve our manufacturing standards. We are currently ISO 9001:2015 certified. As such, Aero has documented policies and procedures to assure consistent quality and shipment. We employ highly knowledgeable and experienced sales engineers. Our turnaround times are the best the industry offers and our customer service is unparalleled in the rubber products industry. Be sure to review our Reasons to Choose Aero. Avoid unnecessary delays, product failures, and a significant waste of money, time, and employee resources by calling Aero now! (800) 662-1009