High-Performance Reinforced Rubber for Reliable Industrial Use
Stephens Gaskets supplies reinforced rubber engineered for durability, strength and long-term performance across a wide range of industrial environments. With over 70 years of manufacturing experience, our team ensures customers receive materials that meet stringent performance expectations for machinery protection, sealing, partitioning and general industrial use.
Whether required for high-impact applications or day-to-day equipment protection, reinforced rubber provides a dependable, long-lasting solution.
What Makes Reinforced Rubber Different?
Reinforced rubber – also known as insertion rubber – is developed by integrating a single-ply 22gsm cotton reinforcement into the rubber during production. This internal fabric layer significantly enhances the material’s tensile strength and resistance to tearing or stretching.
The result is a rubber compound that delivers far greater stability and robustness compared to standard commercial rubber.
Key Advantages
- High tear resistance.
- Improved dimensional stability.
- Better load distribution.
- Greater reliability under repeated stress.
- Enhanced suitability for larger or heavier-duty components.
This combination of flexibility and strength makes reinforced rubber one of the most versatile industrial rubber materials available.
Applications for Reinforced Insertion Rubber
Reinforced rubber is widely used across industrial, agricultural and automotive environments, thanks to its exceptional durability and resistance to tearing.
- Vehicle mud flaps.
- Worktops and protective surfaces.
- Rubber gaskets and seals.
- Counters and industrial covers.
- Horsebox partitions.
- Draught-proofing beneath doors.
Its reliability under stress makes it suitable for environments where commercial rubber would degrade or fail quickly.
Reinforced Rubber Supplied in Sheets, Rolls and Cut Components
Stephens Gaskets supplies reinforced rubber in several formats to suit different production and maintenance requirements:
1. Available Supply Formats
- Rubber strips.
- Rubber rolls.
- Rubber pads.
- Precision-cut gaskets.
2. Material Specifications
- Temperature range: -30°C to +70°C.
- Shore hardness: 65°.
- Standard roll size: 1.4m wide x 10m long.
This flexibility ensures that customers can order the exact quantity and format required – whether for prototyping, large-scale production or urgent repairs.
Quality and Value You Can Depend On
Stephens Gaskets sources all reinforced rubber material from well-established and trusted suppliers to ensure consistent quality and competitive pricing.
Our goal is to supply materials that support long service life, ease of installation and exceptional reliability in challenging environments.
This commitment to quality is strengthened by our in-house gasket manufacturing capabilities and decades of expertise supporting UK industry.
FAQs
1. What makes reinforced rubber stronger than standard rubber?
A cotton reinforcement layer increases tensile strength and tear resistance, giving reinforced rubber far greater durability in demanding applications.
2. What temperature range can reinforced rubber withstand?
It is suitable for environments between -30°C and +70°C, making it ideal for industrial, automotive and outdoor use.
3. Can reinforced rubber be supplied as custom gaskets or shapes?
Yes. Reinforced rubber can be cut into gaskets, strips or pads to match specific design or machinery requirements.
4. What roll sizes are available?
Standard rolls measure 1.4m wide × 10m long, ready for immediate use in workshops and production areas.
5. Is reinforced rubber suitable for heavy-duty industrial use?
Yes. Its high tear resistance and strength make it ideal for areas exposed to regular movement, impact or mechanical stress.
Contact Stephens Gaskets – Reinforced Rubber Specialists
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Phone: +44 (0)121 544 5808
Email: sales@stephensgaskets.co.uk
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Address: Stephens Gaskets Ltd, 19 Hainge Road, Tividale, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2NR.