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Sponge And Rubber Gaskets

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August 25, 2020

CB Frost are continually investing in modern production processes to offer a faster turn around and competitive prices. Our cutting facility allows us to produce flat pressed parts (gaskets) and cater for quantities ranging from custom one offs to small, medium and large volumes. Our machinery allows us to produce...

CB Frost are continually investing in modern production processes to offer a faster turn around and competitive prices.

Our cutting facility allows us to produce flat pressed parts (gaskets) and cater for quantities ranging from custom one offs to small, medium and large volumes. Our machinery allows us to produce small intricate gaskets, to larger, more complex shapes of up to 2mtrs long.

GRADES OF GASKET MATERIAL IN STOCK

Rubber

Neoprene, Commercial, Nitrile, EPDM, Commercial Insertion (1ply), Commercial Ribbed Matting, FDA Silicone, LSLT (Low Smoke Low Toxicity) EPDM, MF775 Silicone, HT200, Viton, Hypalon and Cork

Sponge

Neoprene, EPDM, Natural, PVC, General Purpose Silicone, Semi-Closed Cell EPDM, K-Cell Super Soft Nitrile, Rail SD Insulation, CBF Sil V0, HT800, BF1000, BF2000, Poron® EVExtend, Poron® 4701 Range, Poron® 4790-92 Extra Slow Rebound, Poron® XRD and Griswold Industrial Sponge

Foam

Polyethylene LD24 & LD45, Open Cell Polyurethane and Reticulated Foam

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Our rubber, sponge and foam materials can be supplied in various densities or hardness to assist in solving problems. We hold a good mixture of general purpose and high-performance materials to suit your every need.

ADHESIVES

Gaskets can be supplied plain or pre-laminated with pressure sensitive adhesives; we have an extensive range of adhesives to suit numerous applications, our sales team are on hand to help you with your requirements.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

With over 150 years live service experience at CB Frost you can trust us to deliver. Our team have the experience and technical knowledge to help design and develop the correct solution for your application.

Our aim is to work with you and form long lasting mutually beneficial relationships. For more information, please call our experienced sales team on +44 (0)121 773 8494.

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