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What is EN45545 and EN45545-2 and what is its purpose?
General News & Events, Educational - 2nd Feb, 2024

What is EN45545 and EN45545-2 and what is its purpose?

EN45545 is a now mandatory European railway standard introduced in 2013 which harmonised the different train management systems including fire and smoke standards. It aims to protect both passengers and staff against fire on railway vehicles.

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Explore the world of Rubber with J-Flex!
General News & Events, Educational - 12th Jan, 2024

Explore the world of Rubber with J-Flex!

Short and sweet – here are 6 great sources to fuel your rubber knowledge.

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Rubber Products suitable for Food & Drink Environments
General News & Events, Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings - 11th Dec, 2023

Rubber Products suitable for Food & Drink Environments

Non-harmful rubber based materials in food and drink production environments has numerous benefits for the health and safety of both consumers and workers. These materials are designed to minimise any potential risks associated with contamination and ensure the integrity of the products being produced.

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Silicone Rubber: A Versatile Elastomer in Industry
General News & Events, Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings, Manufactured Rubber Components - 27th Nov, 2023

Silicone Rubber: A Versatile Elastomer in Industry

Silicone rubber stands as a remarkable elastomer in the realm of industrial materials, boasting a unique atomic structure that sets it apart from other rubber compounds. Find out more.

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What is Synthetic Rubber?
General News & Events, Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings, Manufactured Rubber Components - 27th Nov, 2023

What is Synthetic Rubber?

Synthetic rubber shares numerous desirable qualities with natural rubber, yet critical distinctions exist between the two formulations. Find out more.

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Your 10 point checklist to help identify the best rubber solution for your requirements
General News & Events, Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings, Manufactured Rubber Components - 22nd Nov, 2023

Your 10 point checklist to help identify the best rubber solution for your requirements

Based on our experience gathered since 1984, we have produced this 10 Point Checklist of considerations and the information required, to help us help you.

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How is Rubber made?
General News & Events, Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings, Manufactured Rubber Components - 17th Nov, 2023

How is Rubber made?

Rubber is a ubiquitous material we encounter in our daily lives in various forms, from tyres to belts, gaskets, gloves, and even as an ingredient in numerous household products, but have you ever wondered how this amazingly versatile material is made? In this post, we delve into the fascinating process of Natural Rubber production.

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All you need to know about Silicone Sponge
General News & Events, Educational - 12th Oct, 2023

All you need to know about Silicone Sponge

In this article we cover we what Silicone Sponge is used for, what industries it is used in, typical applications and cover the differences between Silicone Foam and Silicone Sponge.

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Can Rubber Freeze?
General News & Events, Educational - 9th Jan, 2023

Can Rubber Freeze?

How is Rubber tested for behaviour in low temperatures?  Which rubbers perform the best in extreme temperatures?  Now’s your chance to find out…

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Updated High Performance Sheetings Guide for 2022
General News & Events, Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings - 28th Feb, 2022

Updated High Performance Sheetings Guide for 2022

This extremely useful guide contains actual sample pieces of many of the specialist sheetings from J-Flex – many of which are held in stock.

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So, just what are Fluoroelastomers?
General News & Events, Educational, Viton™ & FKM, Viton™ & Sponge, Manufactured Rubber Components - 23rd Feb, 2022

So, just what are Fluoroelastomers?

When you need a highly reliable and long-term elastomer, a Fluoroelastomer (FKM) could be your ideal solution.

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Which Rubbers are Fire Resistant / Fire Retardant?
General News & Events, Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings, EDPM - 24th Jul, 2021

Which Rubbers are Fire Resistant / Fire Retardant?

Many rubber materials can be specially compounded to be fire-resistant. Explore the options and find out more.

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Let’s talk Website Evolution
General News & Events, Educational - 23rd Oct, 2020

Let’s talk Website Evolution

Time moves on, business changes and technology advances – but how often do you update your website?  We’re now on version 7 of ours – our Marketing Manager, Neil explains just some of the reasons why.

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What is Nitrile / NBR Rubber?
General News & Events, Educational, Diaphragm & Thin Gauge - 18th Jun, 2020

What is Nitrile / NBR Rubber?

Although its physical and chemical properties vary depending on the polymer’s composition of nitrile, this particular type of synthetic rubber is unusual in being generally resistant to oil, fuel, and other chemicals.

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What’s the difference between Silicon and Silicone?
General News & Events, Educational - 4th Dec, 2019

What’s the difference between Silicon and Silicone?

A few facts about Silicon and Silicone which help explain the differences between the two and why it’s so widely used.

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What is Shore Hardness? How is Rubber Hardness measured?
Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings, Silicone, Manufactured Rubber Components - 26th Nov, 2019

What is Shore Hardness? How is Rubber Hardness measured?

Shore Hardness, using either the Shore A or Shore D scale, is the preferred method for rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers – find out more in this feature.

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18 reasons to choose J-Flex for your FKM sheet requirements
General News & Events, Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings, Viton™ & FKM - 24th Jun, 2019

18 reasons to choose J-Flex for your FKM sheet requirements

Check out these 18 reasons why J-Flex is your best choice for FKM sheeting.

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Latest resources for VAC-SIL® Smart Membranes
General News & Events, Educational, Vacuum Forming Consumables, Precision Consumables, VAC-SIL® Membranes - 20th May, 2019

Latest resources for VAC-SIL® Smart Membranes

Our VAC-SIL® Comparison Chart and actual Samples sheet are the perfect companions to the main brochure. Find out more and how to download/request your copies.

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Life Expectancy of Silicone Rubbers
General News & Events, Educational, Specialist Rubber Sheetings, Silicone - 7th Sep, 2012

Life Expectancy of Silicone Rubbers

So, just what is the life expectancy of Silicone Rubbers?  Here, we explain.

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What is a Fluoroelastomer?
Educational, Viton™ & FKM - 7th Aug, 2012

What is a Fluoroelastomer?

Fluoroelastomers are fluorinated synthetic polymers designed for harsh environments including aggressive chemical and temperature applications.

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