Use of the ASTM Specification

All of our sheet rubber products, except where indicated, are a proprietary blend of polymers formulated to meet designated ASTM D2000 specifications. In our Commercial products, the named polymer is not necessarily the polymer representing the highest percentage of the polymer blend. The various specification call outs are a valuable guide in selecting the type and grade of sheet rubber for a particular application. In any application, the customer should evaluate the performance requirements and conditions that will affect the working life of the rubber product. Where appropriate, field tests may need to be performed before the style of sheet rubber is selected. If the customer's quality assurance includes the testing of rubber material, the test criteria should specify the physical property call outs of the ASTM specification that are most critical to its application. Polymer type alone may not be adequate for the selecting of the rubber that is best suited for a specific application.