Rubber Sheets & Rolls

Rubber Sheet and Rolls for Australian Gasket Making, Sealing and Industrial Use

Rubber sheet and rolls are the raw stock for cutting custom gaskets, anti-vibration mounting pads, protective lining, and sealing components. Each rubber type has specific properties: natural rubber for general use, neoprene for weathering and oil resistance, EPDM for outdoor use, nitrile for fuel and oil contact. AIMS Industrial supplies rubber sheet and rolls in the materials, thicknesses, and grades Australian fabricators, gasket cutters, and trade users need.

The rubber materials we stock

• Natural rubber (NR) — economical general-purpose rubber, good elasticity and abrasion resistance
• Neoprene (CR / chloroprene) — weather, ozone, and oil-resistant; a workshop favourite for general gaskets
• EPDM — excellent outdoor weathering and steam resistance; typical for HVAC and outdoor sealing
• Nitrile (NBR) — fuel and oil-resistant; standard for fuel system gaskets and oil-contact sealing
• Silicone — high and low temperature service, food-grade options available
• Viton (FKM) — premium fluoroelastomer for high temperature and aggressive chemical service
• Insertion rubber — reinforced rubber sheet with internal fabric ply for higher tensile strength

Where each material earns its place

• Natural rubber — anti-vibration pads, general gaskets in cool-temperature service
• Neoprene — outdoor seals, weatherstripping, general industrial gaskets
• EPDM — HVAC, steam, outdoor seals, weather seals
• Nitrile — fuel, oil, and hydrocarbon gasket service
• Silicone — high-temperature gaskets, food-grade seals, electrical insulation
• Viton — extreme temperature and aggressive chemical service

Sizing — thickness and sheet dimensions

Rubber sheet thickness is the primary spec — common thicknesses are 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 10mm. Sheet sizes are typically 1m × 1m or 1.2m × 1.2m for cut sheets, with continuous rolls in widths of 1m or 1.2m and lengths of 5m, 10m, or 20m. For specific gasket cutting, thicker stock is harder to cut cleanly; thinner stock is more flexible but compresses more under bolt load.

Hardness — Shore A

Rubber hardness is measured on the Shore A scale. Common workshop grades are 60 Shore A (firm but pliable, the most common for gaskets) and 70 Shore A (firmer, suits higher-pressure applications). Softer rubber (40-50 Shore A) suits anti-vibration mounting and conformable seals; harder rubber (80+ Shore A) suits structural applications.

Cutting practice

Rubber sheet can be cut with sharp utility knives (OLFA snap-off blades work well), gasket-cutting punches, or specialised gasket-cutting machines. For accurate gaskets, a metal template or cardboard pattern guides the cutting. Lubricating the blade with water or soapy water improves cut quality and reduces blade drag.

Compliance — food-grade and specific applications

For food contact applications, the rubber must be food-grade certified to AS 2070 or equivalent. Silicone food-grade rubber is the typical choice. Don't use general-purpose rubber in food, pharmaceutical, or potable water applications without confirming the certification.

Companion ranges at AIMS

Rubber sheet and rolls sit alongside our broader sealing and raw materials range — see gasket sealants, O-rings, round rings, and sanitary tube fittings for the related products.

Need help selecting rubber type, thickness, or hardness for a specific application? contact our team — we'll match by service, temperature, and chemical exposure.