Natural Rubber
EMCO Industrial Plastics carries Natural rubber, also known as Gum rubber and Latex rubber, available in strip, sheet, roll, or custom gasket forms. Natural rubber is strong, abrasion resistant, and the most elastic of all rubber materials. It is available with pre-applied Acrylic Adhesive.
Our Natural rubber materials are available in thicknesses of 0.008” to 1”, including all standard iterations of inch and metric thickness measurements across this range. Continuous strips, rolls, and sheets are available in any width from 1/4” to 36”, and lengths up to 100’. In-house CNC gasket cutting, machining, and waterjet cutting capabilities promote tight tolerances, repeatable accuracy, and rapid part development across our entire Natural rubber offering.
Material Highlights
- Excellent strength
- Air and water resistant
- Abrasion resistant
- Adds good shock and vibration resistance
- Most elastic of all rubber materials
Material Grades
| Standard |
Made of industrial grade materials for general purpose use. |
| Materials | Grade | Durometer | Color | Texture | Tensile Strength | Elongation | Tear Strength | Compression Set | Temp Range | Specifications |
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| Natural Rubber |
Natural rubber is strong, abrasion resistant, and the most elastic of all rubber materials. |
| Natural Rubber |
| NAT40 |
Standard |
40A |
Tan |
Smooth |
3,000 psi |
600% |
22 N/mm |
25% |
-45℃ to 200℃F |
ASTM D2000 AA 421 |
| Pre-Applied Adhesive |
EMCO Plastics offers pre-applied adhesive to all rubber materials. Options include single or double-sided application and a lined backing. |
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Temperature Range |
Adhesive Material |
Thickness |
Shelf Life |
| Acrylic Adhesive |
-30℃ to 250℃F |
Acrylic |
1.3 Mils. |
18 Mo. from Application |
