Rubber Sheet

What is a rubber sheet?

A rubber sheet is a sheet made of rubber that can be used for many different things. They usually come in long rubber sheet rolls, though individual sheets can also be found. The sizes of the rubber sheets may vary by seller, intended use, and form factor. Foam rubber sheets will typically be thicker and sold individually. Thinner rubber sheets, like rubber fabric, are often sold in rubber rolls.

What is a rubber sheet made of?

Though they are called rubber sheets, they can be made from many different types of materials. Rubber is the most common, whether synthetically made or harvested naturally from the bark of a rubber tree. Other materials that are used to make rubber sheets include silicone rubber sheets, polyurethane sheets, latex sheets, and neoprene rubber sheets. All of the materials used must be strong and durable, but also able to flex and give when needed.

What is a rubber sheet used for?

There are many different uses for rubber sheets. Rubber roofing sheets may be used as-is in the underlayers of roofs and flooring. They provide extra insulation and protection against things such as water. They might also be available to be used in gaskets as gasket sheeting. Rubber sheets are frequently used as conveyor belts and as anti-vibration padding, as rubber is a known vibration-reducing material. Other uses include insulation, food preparation and processing, and weatherstripping.

Who uses rubber sheets?

Rubber sheets are primarily used by industries to create products. Industries such as the automotive, footwear, engineering, and aeronautics industries frequently use rubber sheets for a variety of things. Rubber sheets might also be used non-commercially by hobbyists to create crafts or build something. Because of the stretchy and pliable nature of rubber sheets, they can be manipulated to suit a variety of needs.