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SBR rubber.

SBR delivers tough abrasion and impact resistance at sensible cost, and is the established synthetic for rubber bushings and vibration isolators. We mould it into gaskets, pads, bushes and anti-vibration mounts for general-purpose industrial duty.

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Key properties

Typical ranges
Temperature range−40°C to +100°C
Hardness40–90 Shore A
Abrasion / impactExcellent
CostEconomical
Oils / ozone / outdoorPoor — use NBR / EPDM

Indicative ranges; the exact grade and hardness are matched to your application.

// Why SBR

Tough and economical.

Abrasion & impact

Hard-wearing for general-purpose mechanical parts.

Bushings & isolators

The established synthetic for rubber bushes and vibration mounts.

Value

Strong mechanical performance at low cost.

// Forms we make

Moulded.

Moulded

Gaskets, pads, bushes and anti-vibration mounts to drawing.

// Best for

Where it fits.

Anti-vibration

Bushes, pads and isolators.

General gaskets

Cost-sensitive sealing where oil and ozone aren't factors.

Industrial OEMs

Hard-wearing general-purpose parts.

// Honest limits

Where we'd point you elsewhere.

Oils, ozone & outdoors

SBR resists oils and weather poorly — for those we recommend NBR or EPDM.

// FAQ

Common questions.

What is SBR rubber used for?

SBR gives cost-effective abrasion and impact resistance, and is widely used for rubber bushings, anti-vibration pads and general-purpose gaskets.

Is SBR oil resistant?

No — SBR resists oils poorly. For oil contact we recommend NBR.

Is SBR suitable for outdoor use?

SBR ages poorly under ozone and weather; for outdoor parts we recommend EPDM or neoprene.

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