Rubber Products--W'salers & Mfrs

There is a myriad of items in all industries that are made from rubber, and these are what rubber products basically refer to. The rubber manufacturers take care of the designing of the products, the implementation of the designs and finally the product distribution to the wholesalers. In turn, the wholesaler makes sure the products reach the retailers and targeted end-users.

Many wholesalers & manufacturers usually opt to specialise in particular rubber products, such as tyres, flooring, pipes, gaskets, vehicle mats, sealants, rubber for home items such as mattresses and lounge furniture, and something all of us use – rubber bands. Rubber itself is made from many different materials and each product determines the material to be used.

Silicone – the most versatile and popular rubber material – is commonly used in fluid control, and electrical and medical applications. Latex is the source of natural rubber and used in vibration dampening, abrasive protection and diaphragms. Neoprene, a durable synthetic compound, is used in industrial applications. Other types of rubber are nitrile rubber, fluoroelastomer and EPDM.

Your choice of a rubber product should be based on the material the rubber is made from and its properties with regard to oil, water, UV, acids, abrasion, steam or vapour, bases or solvents and tear resistance. The manufacturers can help you optimise the designs of your existing products and the distributors can help you choose the best rubber material for your intended usage.