- Material: rubber
Rubber membrane longer than a badminton court
Recently, we were given a special assignment for a huge rubber membrane. It had to be 17 x 4.2 meters - that's four meters longer than a badminton court!
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Of course, it's not every day we get orders for such large rubber membranes. But it was made and shipped to a trailer manufacturer in Dubai just before Christmas.
The good properties of rubber
Of course, it's not every day we get orders for such large rubber membranes. But it was made and shipped to a trailer manufacturer in Dubai just before Christmas.
Membranes of this type are often used to make an application airtight or watertight. In this case, the rubber membrane is used in a large vacuum table at the trailer manufacturer. The membrane is made from brown NR/SBR rubber, which is a mixture of natural and synthetic rubber. Here we get the best properties of the two types of rubber:
- High elasticity
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Good air and water tightness
The large rubber sheet is made by carefully gluing a number of smaller pieces together. To achieve airtightness and sufficient strength, the joints are made as overlapping tabs.
What is NR/SBR rubber?
NR (Natural Rubber) is known from household rubber bands, which have a high elasticity.
We know SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) from car tires, which have high wear resistance.
There is also a rubber solution for your task
NR/SBR rubber is just one of many possible rubber materials. Depending on the type of rubber and the specifications of the rubber compound, you can use rubber blanks for many different things, such as
- Seal or insulate
- Mute or steer
- Separate or transport
At Betech, you can have your rubber blank cut or molded. We can help you determine which type of rubber and part design is best suited for your application.
From consulting to finished product
The range of product solutions is (almost) endless, so don't hesitate to contact us if you need a solution that goes beyond the ordinary. Our specialists can guide you through the entire process:
- Product development
- Choice of materials
- Topic design
- Relevant requirements and standards