products
More than 50% of rubber produced is used in the manufacture of tyres, which remains the single largest
application of rubber.
Other applications, generally known as technical rubber goods (TRG) or General Rubber Goods (GRG) include:
seals, gaskets and membranes
tubing and hoses
automotive applications
aerospace applications
sports equipment and sports surfaces
shoes and shoe soles
flooring
gloves, containers and protectors
conveyor belting, pulleys and belts
bollards, bumpers and blocks
boats and equipment
clothing, protective equipment and apparel
...
Each of these applications will require specific performance from the rubber and will use
specific formulations and production processes.
further background
More background information is available on the following topics:
