Rubber-Cal’s Buna-N nitrile is an industrial-strength synthetic rubber material that has excellent oil resistance. Substances such as oil, grease, and gasoline can easily degrade most natural and artificial rubbers, but Buna-N material is designed to withstand. Also known as nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), nitrile rubber was created to perform well in industrial, commercial, and automotive applications. Most synthetic elastomers were developed in the early 20th century to meet the newly industrialized demands of war, and rubber NBR is no exception. Nitrile material met an important need for the military by offering an elastomer sheeting with resistance to both natural and synthetic oils and greases. Unlike other synthetic rubber types, NBR rubber contains a high amount of the polymer acrylonitrile, which gives the material a long lifespan even when it is exposed to oils, fuels, and grease. It is this polymer and its added benefits that set nitrile rubber apart from other elastomers, and have made it a dependable industrial choice for more than 80 years. This sleek NBR sheet is extremely durable with a high tensile strength and good abrasion resistance. Rubber-Cal’s NBR material is actually a synthetic rubber compound made up of nitrile, neoprene, and SBR to inherit the strengths of each rubber material. This gives the NBR sheet good levels of all-around resistance to oils, chemicals, and abrasions. This grease resistant rubber has a durometer 60A, giving the hard rubber sheets a sturdy surface with moderate flexibility. The firm yet pliable nature makes this NBR sheet great for a range of high-stress applications. With a working temperature range from -20 to 180 F, this nitrile rubber has increased resistance to temperature aging and can easily withstand the repeated heat and friction of industrial machinery. These thin rubber sheets also come with pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing for easy DIY installation in any desired application. These versatile self-adhesive rubber sheets are designed to handle extreme exposure in long-term applications. The primary advantage of nitrile rubber over other types of synthetic rubber is its unrivaled oil resistance. The high amount of the polymer acrylonitrile in the rubber nitrile gives it superior resistance to natural and synthetic oils, greases, and chemicals that can easily degrade other types of rubber material. It stands up to ammonia, zinc sulfate, alcohol, and mercury, among countless other substances that the NBR sheet might be exposed to in industrial applications. This 1/16-inch sheet rubber is thin, but Rubber-Cal’s Nitrile sheet rubber is also available in a selection of gauges, lengths, and widths to fit a range of possible applications. Nitrile rubber is the perfect choice for applications in automotive and food processing settings because the industrial sheet rubber won’t easily degrade from chemical exposure. This unique resistance makes nitrile products a dependable choice for long-lasting machinery components. Whether you want to use it for protective padding or to make industrial gaskets, Rubber-Cal’s Nitrile rubber sheeting is ready for the job.
Nitrile boasts superior resistance to many natural and synthetic oils, greases, and fuels
60A durometer means the material has a hard surface with moderate flexibility
Great for industrial applications with a temperature range from -20 to 180° F
1/16-in thickness is versatile for a range of possible high-stress applications
Backed with pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) for easy do-it-yourself applications