Rubber Sheeting/Nitrile (NBR)
Nitrile Rubber Sheet (NBR)
Oil- and fuel-resistant nitrile (NBR) sheet in 50 and 60 Shore, for surfaces exposed to oils, fuels and hydrocarbons, where natural rubber swells.
Natural rubber swells and fails when it meets oil. Nitrile rubber (NBR) resists oils, fuels and hydrocarbons, so it is the sheet to use for oil-bearing slurry lines, fuel- and oil-contact tanks and any surface exposed to hydrocarbons.
We mill nitrile sheet in 50 and 60 Shore, including nitrile-butadiene (NBR-BR) grades that add abrasion resistance for oily slurries. The nitrile grades are rated to 120 °C (not continuous), higher than our natural rubber grades.
Best for: Oil, fuel and hydrocarbon contact. Not sure which sheet you need? See our full rubber sheeting range or tell us the duty and we will specify the grade and gauge.
Grades and data sheets
| Grade | Hardness | Colour | Cure | Tensile | Elongation | Max temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU 50 Shore Nitrile-Butadiene (NBR-BR) Black Steam-Cured Lining | 50 ±5 IRHD | Black | Steam-Cured | 7 MPa min | 350% min | 120 °C (not continuous) |
| AU 60 Shore Nitrile-Butadiene (NBR-BR) Black Steam-Cured Lining | 60 ±5 IRHD | Black | Steam-Cured | 12 MPa min | 350% min | 120 °C (not continuous) |
| AU 60 Shore Nitrile (NBR) Black Steam-Cured Lining | 55 ±5 IRHD | Black | Steam-Cured | 10 MPa min | 400% min | 120 °C (not continuous) |
Figures from AU Industries technical data sheets. Open a grade for the full properties and the PDF.
Applications
- ▪Oil- and hydrocarbon-bearing slurry lines
- ▪Fuel- and oil-contact tank linings
- ▪Hydrocarbon process equipment
- ▪Chutes and launders
- ▪Pipes and hoses
Not recommended for
Phenols, ketones, carboxylic acids and nitrogen derivatives. Use bromobutyl for acid service.
Thickness guide
| Thickness | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 3mm – 5mm (thin rubber sheet) | Gaskets, wear pads, skirting, light abrasion and lining where weight or clearance matters |
| 6mm | The usual lining gauge for general slurry abrasion in pipes, tanks and cyclones |
| 10mm – 12mm | Pipe bends, reducers and chute impact points where the flow changes direction |
| 15mm – 25mm (heavy rubber sheet) | Heavy impact and wear zones: chutes, hoppers, transfer points and screen decks |
How to order
1
Tell us the duty
Compound or duty, thickness, width and how many rolls. A drawing or the item being lined helps.
2
Get a quote
We quote per compound, thickness and quantity, by the roll or as part rolls and custom widths for smaller jobs.
3
Collect or delivery
Collect from Anderbolt, Boksburg, or delivery across Gauteng, weekly routes into Mpumalanga and freight across Southern Africa.
Every roll leaves the mill labelled with the compound, hardness, thickness and production date for batch traceability. Need the equipment lined too? We do rubber lining in our workshop or on site.
Questions
When should I use nitrile rubber sheet instead of natural rubber?+
Whenever the sheet will touch oils, fuels, grease or other hydrocarbons. Natural rubber absorbs them, swells and loses strength; nitrile resists them. For plain water-based slurry, natural rubber has better abrasion resistance and is the cheaper choice.
What temperature can nitrile rubber sheet handle?+
Our nitrile grades are rated to 120 °C, not continuous. Check the data sheet for the grade you are considering, or give us your operating temperature and we will confirm.
Is the sheet supplied steam-cured or pre-cured?+
Either. Steam-cured (uncured) sheet is for items that are lined and then vulcanised in an autoclave, which gives the strongest bond. Pre-cured sheet is already vulcanised, for lining that cannot go through an autoclave, such as large tanks and on-site work. Tell us how the sheet will be applied and we supply the right cure state.
Can I buy this rubber sheet per metre?+
We sell rubber sheeting by the roll (standard 1200mm × 12m, up to 12.5m long on request), plus part rolls and custom widths for smaller jobs. We do not sell off the roll per metre. Send us the compound, thickness and quantity you need and we will quote.
Where can I collect or get rubber sheet delivered?+
Collect from our Anderbolt, Boksburg facility on the East Rand, or we deliver across Gauteng and on our weekly routes into Mpumalanga, with freight to the rest of South Africa and to Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Other rubber sheets we make
Natural Rubber Sheet
38, 40 and 60 Shore · Red or black
Abrasion-resistant natural rubber sheet in 38, 40 and 60 Shore, red or black. Our most widely supplied sheet for slurry pipes, tanks, chutes and general industrial use.
Premium Wear-Resistant Rubber Sheet (AU Pink)
38 and 60 Shore · Pink or red
High-silica premium natural rubber in 38 and 60 Shore for wear zones where standard rubber is replaced too often.
Neoprene Rubber Sheet
50 Shore · Black
Industrial neoprene (chloroprene) sheet, 50 Shore, resisting oils, ozone, UV and abrasion, for oil- or weather-exposed duty.
Bromobutyl Rubber Sheet (Acid Resistant)
50 Shore · Black
Chemical-resistant bromobutyl (BIIR) lining sheet, 50 Shore, for mineral acids, brine and alkaline solutions.
Food Grade White Rubber Sheet
40 Shore · White
AU 40 White food grade natural rubber sheet: non-toxic, odourless and easy to clean, for food and beverage processing.
Get a quote for nitrile (nbr) rubber sheet
Send the compound, thickness and quantity and we will come back with a price and lead time.
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