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Wide Range of Properties
Here are a few of the reasons why designers choose rubber:
• It can be used over a temperature range from -80°C
to +300°C
• It is available in a wide range of colours
• It can be electrically insulating, conductive or
anti-static
• It can withstand extremes of weather and outdoor
environments indefinitely
• It can withstand exposure to fuels, oils and chemicals
while retaining its properties
• It can be made flame retardant and self
extinguishing, with halogen free and smoke
suppressant types available
• It can maintain tension and compression forces
indefinitely - for example in seals
• It is conformable, adaptable and can accommodate
movement, shock, thermal changes tolerances and
roughness
• It can absorb vibration and noise and act as an
insulator
• It can be gas tight and used as a fluid seal or
separator
• It has low thermal conductivity and can be used to
reduce heat transfer
• It has friction properties similar to human skin and is
comfortable to grip
• It can have a clean, smooth surface which is non-
stick and suitable for hygienic applications
• It is compatible with other engineering materials
(e.g. metals, plastics and ceramics) and can be
combined with them in many different ways,
including bonding.
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