Electrical Properties
Rubbers can have a wide variety of electrical properties (including piezo electric and magnetic) and by suitable compounding can be made highly conductive or totally insulating
Typical Applications
Conductive rubber is used in electronic equipment for switching, touchpads and continuity as well as static dissipation. Insulating rubbers are used extensively in electrical termination and switchgear components, grommets and weather seals.
Major Materials
All types of rubber can have varied electrical properties and a wide range of compounds can be produced for different applications. Silicone rubbers can be made highly conductive by adding silver particles or, more normally, carbon.
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