Cut Rubber Strip
Manufactured and cut to virtually any width and thickness from most solid rubber materials.
Looking for an off-the-shelf product? View our extensive range of stocked cut rubber strip available for next working day delivery.
Cut solid rubber strip is an excellent general purpose rubber product that can be used for most sealing and edging applications. The universal shape of this section makes it suitable for use within most industry sectors including engineering, industrial, fabrication, marine and automotive. It is an ideal material for cushioning two surfaces, such as protecting heavy equipment and using between metal clamps. It can also be used to make rubber hinges or act as a scrapper on the bottom of industrial doors and machinery.
We are able to cut solid rubber to almost any width and thickness from virtually any material that is available in sheet form. This range includes Neoprene, EPDM, Nitrile, Silicone and natural rubber. These materials vary in hardness between 40°sh A to 80°sh A, where 40°sh A is comparable to a pencil eraser and 70°sh A is similar to the hardness of a car tyre. This selection allows you to choose a material that takes into account any environmental, chemical or temperature demands of your project.
With cut rubber strip the width of the section should be wider than the thickness of the material to avoid the sides going trapezoidal during cutting. For instances where your project requires disproportionately thin or thick solid rubber strips, or occasions where you need longer than 5 metre lengths, we are able to extrude rubber in square and rectangular continuous lengths up to 50 metres long.
We also have the option to cut Custom Sponge Rubber Strips from expanded sponge materials for instances where you require a compressible rubber to create a watertight seal.
Should your requirements not be met by one of our off-the-shelf pre-cut sizes, please contact us with your specification for a custom quotation.
Material and Dimensions
Our manufacturing capabilities allow us to cut solid rubber strip to
almost any width and thickness in a wide variety of materials. To enable us to
look at whether your requirements can be met by a standard or custom product,
we require the following information.
A: Height
B: Width
C: Material
D: Number of Metres
Cutting Solid Rubber Strip
Solid rubber strip can be cut from virtually any material that is available in sheet form. Once we have chosen a material that allows for any environmental, chemical or temperature demands of your project, the process for cutting the strip is completed on one of our industrial cutting machines. The cutting procedure varies depending on the thickness of the rubber, accuracy of the cut and number of metres required.
For small production runs or very thin materials, we usually cut the rubber sheet into strips by hand using a straight edge and sharp bladed knife. This is a quick process that allows for a higher amount of precision to ensure the sheet does not move, flex or crinkle during cutting.
Horizontal slitting machines provide a cost effective solution for large production runs or thick materials which cannot be easily cut by hand. These machines require an operator to feed the rubber sheet through a knife blade which cuts the sheet to the required width. Cutting rubber using one of these machines allows us to cut multiple strips at the same time, whether they are the same of different widths.
We also have the option to cut bespoke gaskets from sheet of solid rubber. Using either our water jet cutting machine or knife cutting machine, we are able to cut complex shapes with excellent precision and accuracy.
It is also possible to extrude rubber strip for projects that require longer than 5 metre lengths or complex profiles.
Material Identification
Size Requirements
Production
Delivery
Cut Rubber Strip
Our CAD facilities allow us to work with you in designing the
best sealing solution for your project. If
your sealing requirements cannot be met by a standard section and you do not
have a sample or technical dimensioned drawing, our Design Engineers can design
a custom solution to your requirements.
Off-The-Shelf Solid Rubber Strip
With an extensive range of standard products, our
off-the-shelf solid rubber strip is available in a range of materials pre-cut
to a selection of widths and thicknesses. These products are normally
immediately available and can be dispatched on next working day couriers.
Solid Neoprene
Our
solid Neoprene strip is available in a variety of widths and thicknesses and is
supplied in 5 metre rolls. This general purpose material is around the same
hardness as a car tyre and has a good resistance to most substances.
Solid Neoprene Sheet
Solid
Neoprene can also be supplied in large lengths for cutting custom sized gaskets
and uneven width strip. These sheets are supplied by the linear metre in 1.4m
wide sheets.
Solid Nitrile Rubber Sheet
We
are able to supply solid Nitrile sheet for use around oils and fuels. These
sheets are supplied in two sizes and can be easily cut during installation
using a sharp knife.
Solid Silicone Rubber Strip
Our
white solid Silicone strip is an ideal material for high temperature environments.
This product is slightly softer than Neoprene and should be bonded in place
with Silicone sealants.
Natural Rubber Strip
Natural
rubber strip, also known as porthole rubber strip, is pre-cut into a selection
of widths and thicknesses designed to fit different channel sizes. This product is supplied in either 1 metre or 2 metre lengths.
Other Custom Seals and Products
Custom rubber seals can be cut or extruded in virtually any shape in most rubber compounds. Different profiles are suitable for different applications and selecting the correct shape, material and hardness is essential to ensure a long term sealing solution. Visit our
Custom Rubber Seal
directory to view our range of made-to-order extrusion shapes, gaskets and custom products.
With over 50 years’ experience within the rubber sealing industry, our team has extensive experience in identifying the best rubber seals, trims, and gaskets for our customers. We are able to work with you to find the best rubber sealing solution for your project.
Complete the form below for a no-obligation free quote. Once received our team will look into whether your requirements can be met by an off-the-shelf product or provide a quotation for a custom made solution. Please include details of the seal you require, including dimensions, materials, hardness, and how many metres you require.