Arvand NATURAL & SYNTHETIC RUBBER

Natural rubber is a type of polymer made from the sap or latex of  certain plants, most commonly the rubber tree, also known as Hevea  brasiliensis. This latex is collected by making small cuts in the bark  of the tree and allowing the sap to flow out. Once collected, the latex  is processed to remove water and other impurities, and then treated with  acids to cause the rubber molecules to coagulate and form solid rubber.  Natural rubber is known for its high elasticity and resilience, making  it useful in a wide range of applications such as tires, gloves, and  industrial products. 

• Shock mounts
• Vibration isolators
• Gaskets
• Seals
• Rolls
• Hose and tubing
• Tires
• Bushings
• Pad assemblies
• Loading dock bumpers

• Can be compounded to meet nearly any mechanical requirement
• Ability to be electrically insulating or fully conductive
• Features natural protection, insulation, and sealing properties
• Excellent ability to absorb vibration and shock while silencing noise in even heavy-duty applications

Synthetic rubber is a man-made polymer material that is designed to mimic the properties of natural rubber. It is produced by chemically synthesizing various compounds, such as butadiene, styrene, and isoprene, which are then processed and formulated to produce a range of rubber materials with different properties.

Unlike natural rubber, synthetic rubber is not derived from plant sap or latex, but is instead produced through a variety of chemical processes. Synthetic rubbers offer several advantages over natural rubber, including greater chemical stability, durability, and resistance to heat and weathering. They are also often more cost-effective than natural rubber.

Synthetic rubbers are used in a wide range of applications, including tires, hoses, belts, seals, gaskets, and various other industrial and consumer products. Some of the most common types of synthetic rubber include styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), nitrile rubber (NBR), and butyl rubber (IIR).

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

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.

Each of these variants has unique properties and characteristics that  make them suited for specific applications. For example, SBR is commonly  used in tires, while EPDM is used in roofing and automotive  applications due to its excellent weather resistance. Chloroprene rubber  is often used in wetsuits and other water-resistant applications, while  Nitrile rubber is used in industrial applications due to its oil and  chemical resistance. Fluor elastomers are often used in harsh chemical  and high-temperature environments, while silicone rubber is commonly  used in medical and food processing applications due to its  biocompatibility and high-temperature resistance.