Natural rubber

 Natural rubber is obtained from the milky secretion

(latex) of various plants, but the only important commercial
source of natural rubber (sometimes called Para rubber) is
from the tree Heve brasilien.

Synthetic rubber
 Synthetic rubber, invariably a polymer, is any type of
artificial elastomer mainly synthesized from petroleum
byproducts.
 Rubber, whether natural or synthetic, arrives at processor (fabricator) plants in large
bales. Once the rubber arrives at the factory, processing goes through four steps:
compounding, mixing, shaping and vulcanizing. The
rubber compounding formulation and method depends on the intended outcome of the
rubber fabrication process
 ELASTICITY
 FLEXIBILITY
 SOLUBILITY
 ABRASION
 RESISTANCE
 INSULATE ELECTRICITY
 NO ACID AND ALKALINE RESISTANCE
 WATER PROOF / REPELLENCE
 POOR CONDUCTOR OF HEAT AND ELECTRICITY
 Flooring
 Expansion joints
 Cladding
 Pipes
 Roofing
 Sound insulation
 Glazing
 Electrical cable
 Components
 Bridge bearings
 Geomembranes
 Road construction
 Emulsion paints
1) Can be made of recycled rubber
2) Widely used to pave the floors of various
spaces
 A paint containing latex in a water suspension (i.e., natural or synthetic rubber or
plastic particles suspended in water) combined with pigments and other additives
acting as binders.
 This paint consists of rubber or synthetic rubber dispersed in fine droplets in water.
It is produced with synthetic rubber mix with pigment, resins, filler(curing material)
 Thickness-3/6 inch(3 to 4 mm)
 It is expensive but an excellent flooring.
 Used in public buildings.
 In the construction industry, thermoplastic rubber is used for weather stripping
windows and doors.
 Thermoplastic rubber is highly recommended as glazing gaskets for its ability to
last long in harsh climate and extreme hot and cold temperatures.
 When glazing they are exposed to the natural elements, there is that danger of it
shrinking and deteriorating after a few years.
 Designers and engineers prefer specifying top quality materials such as
thermoplastic rubber to make sure the glazing gaskets will be able to withstand
thermal pressure.
 The inside portion of the building also benefits from thermoplastic glazing gaskets
as the air quality is kept intact, particularly when air conditioning or heating is
used inside the room
 Most all rubber based glue and bonding agents are made of rubber mixed with other
compounds.
 Suited as a bonding element because of its FLEXIBILITY.

 Some types of bonding compounds made with rubber are used as sealants.

 Not suitable for bonding in high temperature situations.

 Since its water resistant rubber is used where dampness is an issue.

 DURABILITY
Strong, rough resilient against a variety of conditions.
 ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY
Recyclable. Better choice as environmental since it impacts less on the
environment.
 WATER RESISTANT
Non porous
 SOFT
Soft to touch . Relieve stress fatigue associated with standing or walking for long
periods .Safe for children.
 FIRE & BURN RESISTANT
Resistant to burns . Non toxic (will not release noxious fumes into the air in case of
fire)
 HIGH INITIAL COST
 ODOUR
Have a very distinct odour that is not pleasing to everyone but it will dissipate in
time when used outdoors.
 HIGH MAINTENANCE
Dirt will build up easily on rubber. Needs to be cleaned often.
 STAINING
Detergent & other abrasive cleaning liquid which may discolor surface. Grease will
have a drastic negative effect if not wiped up.