Natural Rubbers (NR)

Natural rubber presents as a pale cream to amber-colored elastomer with outstanding elasticity and resilience. Key features include excellent tear strength, good abrasion resistance, high friction coefficient, electrical insulation properties, and impressive low-temperature flexibility. Natural rubber excels in dynamic applications like vehicle tires, vibration isolators, seismic bearings, medical gloves, and elastic bands. 

Synthetic alternatives include polyisoprene, SBR, and EPDM. Current trends include growing demand for sustainably and ethically sourced natural rubber, with certification systems gaining prominence in response to environmental concerns about deforestation. Different vulcanization systems (sulfur, peroxide, or mixed systems) create variants with distinct performance profiles.