Recommendations & regulations
Each coating has its qualities!
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| Description | Anti-slip vulcanised synthetic rubber | Natural rubber mainly from latex and the rubber tree | Microporous elastomer | Impermeable polymer |
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| Strengths | Excellent resistance to oil and grease Excellent abrasion resistance Good mechanical performance | Very flexible Excellent resistance to tearing and bending Good resistance to abrasion | Very flexible Good resistance to abrasion Good resistance to oil | Good chemical resistance Good electrical insulator A plasticiser makes the material softer |
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| Heat | 130 °C | 100 °C | 88 °C | 68 < 79 °C |
| Cold | -10 > -30 °C | -50 > -70 °C | -70 °C | -20 > -40 °C |
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