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Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR), or synthetic rubber, is a non-oil resistant, low-cost material that can be used in the production of several rubber products. It has properties similar to natural rubber, but with greater wear, water and abrasion resistance.
Natural rubber vs synthetic rubber
Compared to natural rubber, the advantages of synthetic rubber include its excellent abrasion resistance and ability to adhere to metals, making it a great option for rubber gaskets, seals and other products. Synthetic rubber also excels in extreme temperatures due to good heat resistance and heat-aging qualities. However, it is not recommended to use synthetic rubber in applications that involve ozone, strong acids, oils, greases, fats and most hydrocarbons.
What is synthetic rubber used for?
When you need a low-cost alternative to natural rubber, opt for synthetic. The synthetic material can be used in the production of several rubber applications, including:
Properties
- Common Name: SBR, Buna-S, GRS
- ASTM D-2000 Classification: AA, BA
- Chemical Definition: Styrene Butadiene
- General Characteristics
- Adhesion to Metals: Excellent
- Abrasion Resistance: Excellent
- Resistance
- Tear Resistance: Fair
- Solvent Resistance: Poor
- Oil Resistance: Poor
- Aging Weather/ Sunlight: Poor
- Temperature Range
- Low Temperature Usage to -50°F | -45°C
- High Temperature Usage Up to 225°F | 107°C
- Additional Properties
- Durometer Range (Shore A): 30-100
- Tensile Range (P.S.I): 500-3000
- Elongation (Max %): 600
- Compression Set Good
- Resilience - Rebound: Good
Applications
SBR rubber is also widely used in the following applications:
- SBR rubber pads (Mining equipment)
- Synthetic Rubber Seals
- Rubber gaskets
- SBR Panel grommets (HVAC market)
- Custom molded rubber components for plumbing applications
Benefits & Advantages
Additional advantages over natural rubber include:
- Low cost alternative material to Natural Rubber
- Has a variety of market applications
- Superior low temperature flexibility
- Very good heat resistance and heat-aging qualities
- Temperature range: -50°F to 225°F | -45°C to 107°C
- Shares similar abrasion resistance as natural rubber.
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