Custom FKM Rubber Sheeting
DLR Elastomer Engineering offers high-grade FKM (Fluoroelastomer) Rubber Sheets, known for their impressive resistance to harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, and ageing. Our FKM sheeting solutions are engineered to perform under the most challenging environments, ensuring your operations run seamlessly. Quality is our prime commitment. We employ advanced manufacturing techniques and rigorous quality checks, ensuring our FKM Rubber Sheets meet and exceed industry standards, providing you with a reliable and durable product.
Custom Rubber Sheeting Solutions
Our FKM Rubber sheets find their application in a broad range of industries, including the automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, and chemical processing sectors. Wherever there’s a need for a material with excellent chemical and temperature resistance, our FKM sheeting solutions can help. Understanding that every client has unique needs, we offer bespoke solutions. Share with us your specific requirements, and we will deliver customised FKM Rubber sheeting that perfectly matches your application.
What Are The Typical Applications Of EPDM?
Some of the typical applications where EPDM can be used include:
- Accumulator Bladders
- Cable Connectors
- Insulators
- Diaphragms
- Gaskets
- Hoses
- Seals
In addition, EPDM is available in Potable Water (WRAS) grades and a variety of ‘Food Quality’ mixes that are used in the food industry.
What Are the Properties of EDPM?
- Weather Resistance
- Temperature Resistance
- Chemical Resistance
- Water and Steam Resistance
- Electrical Insulation Properties
- Durability and Flexibility
- Ageing Resistance
- Colour Stability
It’s important to note that while EPDM has excellent resistance to many factors, it is not recommended for applications involving exposure to petroleum-based oils and fuels or certain types of solvents. As always, when selecting a material for a specific application, it’s important to understand the conditions it will be exposed to fully.
Why Choose DLR Elastomer For Your Custom Rubber Sheeting?
DLR Elastomer has been helping our clients with their rubber requirements since 1895. Our history and expertise show in our high standards, which we are proud to say comply with ISO14001 and ISO9001 standards. All our products are researched, designed, tested and manufactured here in the UK at our Leyland site, and we are proud to comply with the Made In Britain code of conduct.
All our custom rubber sheeting products are manufactured in-house, and our strict quality control protocols and attention to detail ensure that each client receives a premium product for their particular need. The team here at DLR Elastomer are ready and waiting to speak to you about your requirements, so get in touch today.
FKM Rubber Sheeting FAQs
What is FKM Rubber Sheeting?
FKM (Fluoroelastomer) Rubber Sheeting is a high-quality synthetic rubber known for its exceptional resistance to harsh chemicals, high temperatures, and aging. It is used in a wide range of demanding applications across multiple industries.
What are the main applications of FKM Rubber Sheets?
FKM Rubber Sheets are primarily used in applications that require excellent resistance to harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures, such as seals and gaskets in the chemical and oil and gas industries, automotive fuel handling systems, and more.
Can I order custom sizes of FKM Rubber Sheeting?
Yes, we offer FKM Rubber Sheets in a range of sizes and thicknesses, and we can customize these dimensions to meet your specific needs.
What makes FKM Rubber Sheeting resistant to chemicals?
FKM Rubber Sheeting is composed of a special type of synthetic rubber known as Fluoroelastomer. This material has a high fluorine content, which provides excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including oils, fuels, lubricants, and most mineral acids.
Can FKM Rubber Sheeting handle extreme temperatures?
Yes, FKM Rubber Sheeting is renowned for its excellent temperature resistance. It can handle temperatures from -20°C to 200°C, making it suitable for applications that experience temperature extremes.
How durable is FKM Rubber Sheeting?
FKM Rubber Sheeting is extremely durable. Its superior resistance to chemicals, extreme temperatures, and aging make it a long-lasting material suitable for demanding industrial applications.
Any questions? Get in touch
Since 1895 DLR has been combining expansive knowledge of materials, their properties, and processing techniques to develop bespoke mouldings and fabrications for many industry sectors. Our core services include moulding rubber, rubber sheeting, Petroseals, and cast polyurethane products. If you have any questions about our products, our process or the materials we use get in touch today!