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May 17, 2019

RubbaPour Repair Kits

RubbaPour Repair Kits | On Sale Now

As the weather around the country slowly starts to improve we finally have an opportunity to start enjoying our outdoor spaces. This can be particularly important for children as it enables them to exercise as well as socialize, which is crucial at such a young age. Our RubbaPour soft surfacing solutions provide exceptional safety in a range of visually appealing colours and patterns. This has led to RubbaPour being used in playgrounds and schools all around the country for years now. We have also noticed an increase in the use of RubbaPour in domestic applications as a safer alternative to tarmac.

As with any surface years of wear and tear can lead to damages, which could not only effect the appearance of the surface but the functionality of it as well. Another advantage of RubbaPour however, is that the surface is incredibly easy to repair.

Cost Efficient Solution

Our RubbaPour repair kits enable you to only replace the sections of the surface which require it. This can not only save you money, but also allows the surface to be in use for much longer. To top it all off our repair kits are currently on sale, making this an unmissable deal.

Simple & Easy To Use

The RubbaPour repair kits include almost everything you require to start repairing the surface straight away. We can also provide detailed instructions on how to use the cut, but also how to cut and prepare the surface for repair. For convenience and protection, we supply our repair kits in an 100 litre bin which you can also use to mix the binder and granules together. This makes it much quicker to prepare the solution, as well as greatly reducing any potential mess.

Click here for more information about our RubbaPour repair kits.

May 10, 2019

Stable Matting Guide – Interlocking Stable Mats

Interlocking Stable Mats

Here at The Rubber Company we manufacture stable and agricultural mats for a wide variety of applications and environments. In this four part post we are going to explore the different matting and flooring products that are available to you as well as the difference between each product. We understand that no two requirements will ever be the same, so we feel it is important to offer a wide selection of products. This ensures that you are always able to get the perfect matting solution to suit your unique application. For this post we are going to be focusing on our interlocking stable mats.

Perfect For All Conditions

We manufacture our interlocking stable mats from high quality rubber due to the excellent properties it offers over the competition. The natural rubber / SBR compound we use provides superior physical properties as well as good thermal insulation and chemical resistance. Each individual mat features a density of 1.4 (specific gravity), a tensile strength of 5.0 (MPA) and an abrasion resistance of 200mm³. The density is particularly important to note, as this is higher than most similar looking rubber mats. This helps to significantly increase the durability of our stable mats and enables them to be in constant use.

Rubber also provides much higher thermal insulation capabilities compared to plastic. The superior thermal insulation makes our mats ideal for use in interior as well as exterior applications. This is particularly important in stable and agricultural applications as it enables you to use much less bedding. Plastic matting can become brittle in sub zero conditions, which can greatly reduce the life expectancy of the product.

Easy To Use

A key feature of our interlocking stable mats is the products easy to connect, puzzle like design. This enables you to quickly connect multiple mats together to form a strong, stable surface. It also makes our mats much easier to store while not in use. The top surface of our stable mats utilise a studded or “coin” design, which provides two key features. First of all the coins greatly increase the gripping capabilities of the mat, making it much safer to use all year round. Finally the coin design enables liquid and debris to drain away from the surface of the mats. This makes our agricultural matting much easier to clean as well as reducing the spread of germs.

Click here to learn more about our interlocking stable mats.

March 27, 2019

Rubber Garden Surfacing Products

Make The Most Of Your Outdoor Space

Spring has sprung all across the country. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and it’s finally time to enjoy your outdoor space. That is, until you notice that months of rain, wind and snow have taken it’s toll on your garden or balcony. The grass has become water logged, the decking is saturated with 6 months worth of rainfall and the weeds have some how found a way to grow back. But what if it didn’t have to be this way? Here at The Rubber Company we can provide an extensive range of rubber garden surfacing products to suit any application and budget.

A Wide Variety Of Rubber Garden Surfacing Options

With over 75 years of experience we have a vast knowledge of the advantages that rubber can bring to your outdoor area. Using the feedback we have obtained from customers we have developed and changed our product line to better suit your needs. Some of our most popular rubber garden surfacing products include:

RubbaGrass Matting

Our RubbaGrass mats have quickly become the first choice for use in many outdoor play areas all around the country. The unique, open aperture design encourages the healthy growth of grass though the mats. This provides you with excellent impact absorption properties, while also maintaining the natural look of the area.

We also find that RubbaGrass is perfect for use in walkways, particularly ones which are prone to becoming water logged. Once installed the mats will prevent further deterioration of the soil and give the grass enough time to fully establish.

SafaWood Anti-Slip Decking

Our SafaWood anti-slip decking combines the appearance of traditional decking with the safety features of rubber granulate. One of the many complaints we hear about traditional decking is that the surface can become a slipping hazard, particularly during the winter months. The addition of rubber granulate provides our decking with excellent anti-slip properties regardless of the weather.

RubbaPour Play Surfacing

Our RubbaPour play and safety surfacing material is the perfect solution for use in playgrounds or under play equipment. You can select the required surface depth to suit any play equipment you may have. This ensures that should children fall off of the equipment, they will be protected from serious injury. RubbaPour is also available in a wide variety of colours as standard. This enables you to create a colourful surface, incorporating complex designs and patterns to enable the children to have fun while also being safe.

January 2, 2019

2019 – A New Year Of Rubber Products

The Year Of Rubber

After a great 2018 everyone here at Rubbersmart is working hard in order to ensure that 2019 is the year of rubber. One thing remains the same however, our aim is always to provide the best products possible to suit your unique requirements. We welcome all enquiries, from private use customers to large scale companies. We feel that our excellent customer service as well as attention to detail help to set us apart from the competition.

Ever Increasing Product Range

At RubberSmart we are constantly evaluating our product range. We believe that developing new products and increasing our wide range of products is crucial. This enables us to provide the best solution to all of your rubber needs. A key aspect that sets us apart from other rubber companies is our focus on quality and reliability. We manufacture all of our rubber products to withstand frequent to heavy use without deterioration. This ensures that you get a product that you can depend upon while also saving money in the long run.

RubberSmart And You

Our friendly and informative staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding rubber and our products. In 2019 it couldn’t be easier to get in contact with us. You can contact us through our website, email address, phone number, facebook and twitter. Your enquiries are of the upmost importance to us, and we aim to respond to questions as quickly as possible.

Despite offering a large selection of products we understand that we might not offer the perfect solution for every customer. If you are unable to find a product that matches your exact requirements, please contact us regarding bespoke manufacturing. We are always happy to work closely with you in order to ensure that you get the best product possible.

Click here to contact us directly. We look forward to hearing from you.

December 14, 2018

RubbaGrass Outdoor Walkway Matting at Stonehenge

Stonehenge Outdoor Walkway Matting

Stonehenge is a site of great mystery that attracts visitors from all around the world. It is situated in a large field in the heart of the English countryside, which can cause some maintenance issues. During the summer months when attendance is at it’s highest soil erosion can kill the grass and deteriorate the ground below. During periods of heavy rain the ground can become boggy, which leads to certain pathways being closed. English Heritage who maintain the site contacted us for a simple solution that would be suitable all year round. From our years of outdoor surfacing experience, we knew that our RubbaGrass mats would be the perfect solution. We also offered our RubbaGrass outdoor walkway matting in green to help to it blend in with the grass. We felt that this was important in order to preserve the natural beauty of the area.

The RubbaGrass Difference

Our RubbaGrass outdoor walkway matting is the only product which can promote healthy grass growth while reinforcing the soil below. The simplicity of our product enables virtually anyone to install the matting in a matter of minutes. As you can see from the picture above, the ground was very uneven. The flexibility of RubbaGrass enables it to follow the natural contours of the ground in order to create a more natural walking surface. It is also perfect for use in applications which receive heave foot traffic as the rubber matting can compress and stretch to preserve it’s original shape.

Click here for more information regarding our RubbaGrass matting.

October 5, 2018

Outdoor Safe Surfacing Solutions

What is Safe Surfacing?

As our knowledge of the world increases so does our understanding of the hazards posed by that world. With new technologies and materials becoming cheaper and more accessible than ever before steps must be taken to ensure the safety of all those who come into contact with them. Health and safety regulations enable us to greatly reduce the risk of serious injury through minimising potential hazards. As the name suggests, safe surfacing enables us to greatly reduce potential risks by increasing the safety that a specific surface offers.

The safe surfacing category can be used to describe a vast range of products. From health and safety electrical matting to wet pour play surfaces. However, for the first part of our exploration into safe surfacing we will be focusing on outdoor safety surfacing and the differences that each product offers.

Common Applications

Many outdoor applications, particularly those involving children will require some form of safe surfacing. Some examples of these include:

Schools
Playgrounds
Walkways
Gardens
Entrances
Swimming Pools

Different Surfacing Solutions

In order to achieve the highest safety standards possible many of these applications require their own products. We can even offer multiple solutions to a single application, giving you complete freedom over the type of safety or protection you require. Below is a list of some of our most popular outdoor safe surfacing products.

RubbaGrass Mats:

Unique to RubberSmart, our RubbaGrass mats are a highly versatile safe surfacing solution. This particular product offers excellent drainage as as well an anti-slip surface. However, the key feature that sets this product apart from the competition is the excellent impact absorption the matting offers. A single RubbaGrass mat installed on top of grass will be able to achieve a maximum critical fall height of 3m! You can even install on concrete, or stack multiple mats in order to fulfill any critical fall height.

Click here for more information about our RubbaGrass mats.

Play Tiles:

Our EPDM play tiles offer a sleek and stylish solution to create a safe surface in your outdoor area. Aside from black our rubber tiles are available in a range of attractive and eye-catching colours. The EPDM rubber we use provides excellent weathering and UV resistance which greatly reduces the colour distortion caused by the sun. We can supply a variety of tile thicknesses from 20mm – 80mm, with the thicker tiles offering superior critical fall heights. We can also produce tiles with ramped edges to reduce any potential tripping hazards and make them wheelchair friendly.

Click here to view our full range of rubber play tiles.

Wet Pour:

Rubber Pour gives you almost limitless freedom over colours, designs and patterns for your outdoor area. It is the popular choice for use both playgrounds and schools due to the attractive finish and superb safety the surface offers. Most wet pour surfaces are comprised of two sections. The first is a base layer, which always features the same depth and is typically black in colour to reduce costs. The second layer uses fine, high quality EPDM granules to create an impact absorbing surface. You can easily increase the depth of the top layer to allow for higher critical fall heights.

Click here to find out more information about our wet pour products and services.

Rubba Mulch:

Our bonded rubber mulch provides a natural looking alternative to wet pour safety surfaces. Highly durable rubber is processed and cut in a specific way in order to resemble the appearance of wood chips. We supply our rubber mulch in a selection of 6 colours to blend in with your outdoor area. You can easily increase the depth of the rubber mulch surface to increase critical fall heights, with a 135mm depth giving a critical fall height of 3.1m.

Click here to find out more information about our rubber mulch surfacing.

Foam Shock Pads:

Foam shock pad underlay tiles are a simple and efficient way to add a base layer of impact absorption. It is common to find this particular product underneath artificial grass as the underlay provides a more comfortable walking surface while also helping with drainage. The tiles feature an easy lock puzzle design along the outer sides. This enables you to connect multiple tiles together to create a single surface. We supply this product in two tile sizes to cover both small and large surface areas. You also have the option over the thickness of the underlay to tailor the impact protection to your specific needs.

Click here to find out more information about our foam shock pad underlay.

Wye Matting:

Wye matting is the perfect flooring solution for use in wet surface applications. The solid rubber construction provides a comfortable walking surface on a variety of ground types. A key feature of our Wye matting is the aperture design which runs throughout the length of the mats. This holes provide fast drainage which greatly reduces the build up of surface water. The surface of the matting also features a textured finish to provide excellent non slip properties in all conditions. We supply this particular product in rolls of 5m or 10m lengths, which enables you to easily cover large walkways.

Click here to find out more information about our drainable Wye matting.

SafaWood:

Our SafaWood boards provide a safe and functional alternative to traditional decking boards. Each board features a channel of bonded rubber granules which provides excellent non slip properties in all weather conditions. It also offers superior impact protection compared to standard wooden decking boards. SafaWood is available in a selection of 6 colours to suit any outdoor area. We supply this product in a selection of 4 board lengths, which enables you to get the right coverage to suit you.

Click here to find out more information about our SafaWood anti-slip decking boards.

RubberSmart offers a diverse selection of both exterior and interior safe surfacing products. Don’t hesitate to get in contact with us if you are unsure which product best suits your unique requirements.

August 31, 2018

Rubber Hatch Seals

Watertight Rubber Hatch Seals

Hatch seals perform a vital role in a wide variety of marine applications. The hatch seal ensures that no liquid or gas is able to enter the vessel through doors, skylights as well as ullage plugs to name a few. After a period of use the seal can deteriorate and become worn which, in turn reduces the potential sealing properties. Likewise, an incorrect fitting seal will also become more prone to leakages. At RubberSmart we offer a wide selection of rubber hatch seals available in sizes to suit any size vessel. We also only manufacture using the highest quality materials possible, in order to ensure you get a product with offers a superior life expectancy and excellent sealing properties. The purpose of this post is to analyse what makes our RubbaHatch seals different from the competition.

Durable Construction

We manufacture our rubber hatch seals using a two part system. This provides the sealing properties of a sponge with the durability of solid rubber.

Solid Rubber Outer

The solid outer section of our rubber hatch seals ensures that the seal is able to maintain it’s shape even after a long period of use. It also provides excellent temperature and chemical resistance for vessels in demanding environments. In order to make installation as easy as possible, the underside features a textured finish. This provides a larger surface area for the adhesive, which enables our seal to maintain a strong bond at all times.

Cellular Sponge Core

As our rubber hatch seals need to prevent the permeation of liquid it is crucial that we use a closed cell sponge. This ensures that no liquid or gas is able to pass through the sponge, which results in higher sealing properties. The sponge core is also highly flexible and offers excellent compression rates. This enables our seal to maintain constant contact to the door or window while in use.

We offer a wide selection of rubber hatch seals available to order from stock.Click here to view our marine hatch seal category.

Alternatively, you can click here to view the other hatch seal options available or two enquire about bespoke seals.

August 17, 2018

Rubber Sheeting Options

Wide Selection Of Rubber Sheeting Products

Here at RubberSmart we believe in offering the best product to suit the application. We feel that this is particularly crucial in sensitive environments which require a product to offer specific features. In order to achieve this we provide a wide variety of rubber sheeting products in a selection of compounds, thicknesses and grades to suit your exact requirements. Many of our sheeting products are available from stock or with fast production times to fit around your schedule.

In this post we are going to explore some of the different sheeting products we currently offer. This includes the most popular sheeting compounds as well as application specific grades. We hope that this will ensure that you select the right product for your application. However, if you are unsure which product best suits your requirements you can always contact us directly.

The Right Compound For The Job

There are many different rubber compounds available, with each offering slightly different properties and features. In order to get the most out of your rubber sheeting it is important to first consider the application and environment you will be using it in. Some of the most popular sheeting compounds we offer are, EPDM, Latex, Neoprene, Nitrile and Silicone. Certain compounds tend to lend themselves towards specific applications and environments. For example, Silicone is typically more expensive than other rubber compounds. However, this material offers a wide functioning temperature range and can also be produced in food contact grades. This means that for slightly more money you are getting a product which exactly matches your requirements.

Specific Grades To Suit You

As well as a wide selection of compounds, we can also offer a variety of grades to suit almost any application. Here are some of grades we regularly get requests for.

General Purpose
This grade is perfect for a range of general use applications, such as packing rubber, dust seals and protection pads. Essentially you can use this grade in any application where the sheeting wont be under much duress.

Economy Grade
Our economy grade rubber sheeting provides a cost efficient solution to customers who only require a light use product. It is available in many of the same sizes and compounds as the higher quality grades at a fraction of the cost.

Food Grade
As the name suggests, our food grade sheeting is manufactured specifically for food contact applications. We design them to meet a wide range of food safety specifications. This ensures that our sheeting is free from contaminants to deliver a cleaner as well as safer product.

Heat Resistant
Our heat resistance rubber sheeting is ideal for use in applications which require high temperature resistance. This ensures that the sheeting is able to maintain it’s useful properties across a wide temperature range without deterioration.

Flame Retardant
Many rubber compounds will eventually burn and melt after a long period of exposure to fire. However, we manufacture our flame retardant sheeting to provide fire dampening properties. This enables you to have more control over the speed and spread of the flames. They also produce much less harmful chemicals when burned.

Click here to view some of our most popular rubber sheeting products, which are available for quick and simple order.

Alternatively you can click here to view our full range of sheeting compounds and grades.

August 10, 2018

Weighbridge Rubber Products

A Simple Solution | Weighbridge Rubber Products

A weighbridge is essentially a heavy duty and large format set of scales. Companies use them to determine the weight of the stock as well as the total weight of the vehicle. This enables the company to ensure that stock transportation is both safe and efficient. However, after a period of use dirt and debris can build up and clog the internals of the weighbridge. This can directly effect not only the accuracy of readings but can also decrease the life expectancy of the weighbridge. Our weighbridge rubber products provide a simple and cost efficient solution to eliminate both of these problems.

Discreet Design

The distinctive “T” shape of our weighbridge rubber products provide a crucial function. It enables our product to easily fit into the small gaps of the weighbridge and act as a seal to prevent the build up of dirt and debris. The “T” shape also ensures that the majority of our product is submerged beneath the surface of the machine. This allows your vehicles to easily drive over the product without causing damage.

Non Marking & Colourful Range

With the popularity of our weighbridge rubber products we have decided to expand the range to include bright, colourful and non marking options. We believe that our bright colour options will be popular with any customers who operate throughout the night. The bright colours are clearly visible by lorry headlights which enables them to greatly reduce the time it takes to line the vehicle up. This can not only increase safety but also greatly increase productivity as well.

We have some of our most popular T profiles available for purchase for immediate dispatch.Click here to view our standard T section profiles.

If you haven’t found what you are looking for, you can view our full range of T profiles as well as our new colourful, non marking profiles here.

August 1, 2018

RubbaGrass Installations

New RubbaGrass Installations

Due to the recent heatwave we have been experiencing, people are looking to make the most of their outdoor areas. As many of our customers already know, RubbaGrass doesn’t just protect against injury, it also protects the lawn itself. This makes it the clear choice to enable you to enjoy your outdoor area not just in summer, but all year around. We received a request from a building company who wanted to incorporate our RubbaGrass Installations into a children’s play park. After speaking with the company we found out that the installation site is located near to our offices. We saw this as an opportunity to show you the benefits of RubbaGrass and also just how easy it is to install.

Excellent Versatility

As you can see from the image above, our RubbaGrass Installations can provide critical fall high protection directly to the areas which require it. You can also easily cut the matting, enabling you to install it around complex shapes or objects. Installing our RubbaGrass mats directly onto grass enables you to take advantage of the natural impact absorption of the soil. This enables a single layer of matting to provide more than enough protection to even the highest of children’s play equipment.

Once the grass beneath the mats grows enough, it will be able to cover the mats completely. This helps to hide the mats and maintain the natural look and feel of the play area. We find that this feature is particularly crucial for RubbaGrass installations at home. Using our RubbaGrass mats enable you to fully make the most out of your outdoor area.

Simple To Install

As you can see from the image above, you can easily connect multiple mats together using cable ties. You can easily attach to mats to the surface below using our metal U pins. This ensures that our RubbaGrass mats remain in place regardless of the weather conditions. You can install our RubbaGrass mats yourself using our easy to follow installation guide.

Click here to find out more information about our RubbaGrass Ground protection mats.