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Natural Rubber

Natural Polyisoprene

Derived from trees, Natural Rubber offers excellent physical properties, including abrasion, gouging, and cut growth resistance. Used for producing rubber bands, it also exhibits great rebound elasticity and flexibility.

Properties

· Durometer Range: 20 – 100 Shore A

· Temperature Range: -20 F to +180 F

· Max Elongation: 700%

· Max Tensile Strength: 3,500 PSI

Advantages

· Outstanding resilience

· High tensile strength

· Superior tear and abrasion resistance

· Excellent rebound elasticity (snap)

· Good flexibility at low temperature

· Excellent adhesion to substrates

Limitations

· Poor resistance to heat, ozone, and sunlight

· Not recommended for exposure to oil, gasoline, or hydrocarbon solvents

Suitable Applications

· Grippers

· Bumpers

· Vibration isolation

· Seals

· Shock absorption