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Natural Rubber
Polyisoprene ( NR) is derived from latex
liquid extracted from rubber trees.
Originally cultivated in the Amzaon region,
it is now cultivated extensively in South
East Asia, Africa and India. This rubber has
excellent mechanical properties, low
compression set and high resilience. It also
has excellent dynamic and rebound
properties. The operating temperature range
is from -40° C to + 70° C. It is available
in a wide range of hardness from 30° to 90°
shore A. It has good resistance to acids,
alkalis and salts. It is not recommended for
use in areas where it could come in contact
with oils and hydrocarbons. NR is also
blended with Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
and polybutadiene (PBR) to obtain specific
properties.
Application wise they are used as skirt
board sheets, bridge bearing pads, shot
blasting sheets, high tensile tangum sheets,
commercial sheets with & without
cotton/nylon insertion etc. |