Rubber Sheeting Rolls UK | Complete 10 Metre Rolls | SBR, EPDM, Nitrile
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Updated June 2026
Rubber Sheeting Rolls UK – Complete 10 Metre Rolls | SBR, EPDM & Nitrile | Free Delivery
Our complete 10-metre rubber sheeting rolls offer outstanding value for trade buyers, maintenance contractors, and businesses requiring a consistent supply of quality rubber sheet material. Available in all the major rubber compounds — SBR, EPDM, Nitrile, Neoprene, and Natural Rubber — these full-roll formats eliminate short-length premiums and ensure you always have the material you need on hand.
Whether you are cutting gaskets and seals, lining chutes and hoppers, producing anti-vibration pads, or creating workbench surface protection, our 10-metre rubber sheeting rolls deliver the consistency, quality, and economy that trade and industrial customers demand. All rolls ship free to mainland UK addresses.
Rubber Sheeting Roll Types — 10 Metre Formats
SBR Rubber Sheeting Rolls
Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) is the UK's most widely used general-purpose rubber sheeting compound. Made from synthetic rubber — often incorporating recycled tyre content — SBR offers an excellent balance of abrasion resistance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Key properties:
- Excellent abrasion resistance for high-wear surface applications
- Good tensile strength and elongation
- Cost-effective for large coverage requirements
- Suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor use
- Temperature range: -40°C to +80°C
- Not suitable for oil or petroleum chemical exposure
Best for: General flooring, anti-slip walkways, bench matting, conveyor liners, agricultural use, stable flooring
EPDM Rubber Sheeting Rolls
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber sheeting is the preferred choice where weathering resistance, UV stability, and outdoor durability are paramount. EPDM does not crack, harden, or degrade when exposed to prolonged sunlight, rain, frost, or ozone — making it the professional specification for outdoor applications across the UK.
- Outstanding UV and ozone resistance
- Excellent weathering performance in UK outdoor conditions
- Good resistance to steam and hot water
- Temperature range: -50°C to +150°C
- WRAS-approved grades available for potable water contact
Best for: Roof walkways, outdoor matting, pond and water feature liners, expansion joint seals, weatherstrip applications
Nitrile (NBR) Rubber Sheeting Rolls
Nitrile rubber (NBR) is the definitive specification wherever oil, grease, fuel, or hydraulic fluid contact is present. The nitrile polymer chain creates exceptional resistance to petroleum-based substances, preventing the swelling and degradation that destroys standard SBR rubber in engineering and automotive environments.
- Excellent resistance to mineral oils, greases, diesel, and hydraulic fluids
- Good abrasion resistance for workshop floor applications
- Temperature range: -30°C to +100°C
- FDA-compliant grades available for food and pharmaceutical contact
Best for: Automotive workshops, engineering environments, garage flooring, fuel-handling areas, food processing (FDA grade)
Neoprene Rubber Sheeting Rolls
Neoprene (Chloroprene rubber) provides a unique combination of properties: moderate oil resistance, good chemical resistance, flame-retardant characteristics, and excellent weathering performance.
- Moderate resistance to oils, greases, and solvents
- Good flame-retardant properties
- Excellent weathering and UV resistance
- Good adhesion characteristics for bonded applications
- Temperature range: -40°C to +100°C
Best for: Marine applications, cable jacketing, flame-retardant applications, general engineering seals
Natural Rubber Sheeting Rolls
Natural rubber (NR/BS1154 grade) offers the highest elasticity, tensile strength, and tear resistance of any rubber compound — making it the preferred specification for high-impact applications and anti-fatigue matting.
- Highest tensile strength and elongation at break
- Superior impact absorption for high-drop environments
- Excellent flex fatigue resistance
- Available in 40 Shore A through to 70 Shore A hardness grades
Best for: Anti-fatigue matting, high-impact applications, engineering components requiring flex fatigue resistance
Rubber Sheeting Compound Comparison
| Compound | Oil Resistance | UV/Weather | Temperature Range | Best Application | Relative Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBR | Poor | Moderate | -40°C to +80°C | General flooring, anti-slip | Low |
| EPDM | Poor | Excellent | -50°C to +150°C | Outdoor, roofing, water | Moderate |
| Nitrile (NBR) | Excellent | Moderate | -30°C to +100°C | Workshops, automotive, food | Moderate-High |
| Neoprene | Moderate | Good | -40°C to +100°C | Marine, flame-retardant | Moderate-High |
| Natural Rubber | Poor | Poor | -55°C to +80°C | High-impact, anti-fatigue | Moderate |
Standard Roll Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Roll Length | 10 metres (continuous, no joins) |
| Standard Widths | 1.0m, 1.2m, 1.25m, 1.4m, 1.5m (compound dependent) |
| Thickness Range | 2mm through to 25mm |
| Shore Hardness | 40 Shore A to 80 Shore A depending on compound and grade |
| Surface Finish | Smooth, fine ribbed, wide ribbed, studded, checker plate |
| Colour | Black (standard); grey, brown, red available on select grades |
| Compliance | REACH, RoHS, BS2752, BS2751 (compound dependent) |
Applications for 10 Metre Rubber Sheeting Rolls
- Factory and warehouse floor coverings
- Workbench and machine table surface protection
- Conveyor belt skirting and chute liners
- Gasket and seal fabrication
- Anti-vibration pad manufacture
- Pond, water feature, and reservoir lining (EPDM)
- Roof walkway surfacing
- Vehicle floor and load area protection
- Agricultural and stable flooring
- Acoustic and sound deadening underlayment
Frequently Asked Questions
What rubber sheeting should I use for outdoor applications in the UK?
For outdoor use in the UK climate, specify EPDM rubber sheeting. EPDM has outstanding resistance to UV radiation, ozone, and weathering — the three primary degradation mechanisms for rubber in outdoor conditions. SBR rubber will harden, crack, and lose its elasticity when exposed to prolonged sunlight and freeze-thaw cycles. EPDM maintains its flexibility and performance for 15-25 years in typical UK outdoor environments.
Can I use SBR rubber sheeting in an automotive workshop?
No. In any environment where hydraulic oil, diesel, cutting fluids, or mineral greases are present, you must specify nitrile (NBR) rubber sheeting. SBR rubber swells, softens, and eventually disintegrates when in contact with petroleum-based substances. Nitrile rubber is the industry-standard specification for automotive, engineering, and any oil-contact application.
What thickness of rubber sheeting do I need?
Thickness depends entirely on the application: 2-3mm for light surface protection, gasket cutting, and bench matting; 4-6mm for general floor matting and light anti-slip applications; 8-12mm for heavy-duty industrial flooring, stable mats, and high-wear surfaces; 15-25mm for maximum impact absorption, heavy livestock areas, and specialist engineering applications.
Are your rubber sheeting rolls compliant with REACH and RoHS?
Yes. All our rubber sheeting products comply with REACH and where applicable, RoHS regulations. Compound-specific test certificates and material data sheets are available on request.
Can rubber sheeting be used as a pond liner?
Only WRAS-approved EPDM rubber sheeting that is specifically rated for water contact is suitable for pond lining. Standard SBR or general-purpose rubber sheeting is not suitable for long-term water immersion. Always confirm the product is rated for continuous water exposure before use as a pond or reservoir liner.
How do I join rubber sheeting rolls?
For floor covering applications, use cold-bond rubber adhesive with a lap joint of minimum 50mm. Apply adhesive to both surfaces, allow to go tacky (5-10 minutes), then press firmly together and roll with a heavy roller. For exposed joins, use rubber jointing tape as a surface seal.
What is the difference between rubber sheeting and rubber matting?
Rubber sheeting is typically cut from flat rolls of vulcanised rubber compound — it is used for gasket cutting, sealing, lining, and surface protection applications where the rubber serves as a material rather than a finished mat product. Rubber matting is rubber that has been moulded or profiled with a textured or patterned surface (coin-top, ribbed, studded) specifically designed for flooring applications. Sheeting tends to be smooth-faced, thinner (2–25mm), and available in a wider range of compounds. Matting is typically 4–22mm and designed for anti-slip, cushioning, or heavy-traffic flooring use.
Can rubber sheeting rolls be split into shorter lengths?
Yes — Rubberco can supply rubber sheeting rolls in any length from 0.5m upwards, cut from 10m rolls. This is available through our cut-to-size service at checkout. Trade customers requiring regular quantities can set up a standing order for cut lengths. We cut to ±10mm tolerance on length; width is the full roll width. No cut-length premium applies for lengths over 2m on most grades.
What thickness of rubber sheeting should I use for gasket cutting?
Gasket thickness depends on the joint face condition and service pressure. General guidance: 1.5–3mm for light duty static seals and low-pressure flanges; 3–6mm for standard flanged joints in pipework (PN10–PN16); 6–10mm for rough or damaged joint faces requiring greater compression. For food-contact or potable water applications, specify FDA-grade nitrile or WRAS-approved EPDM. For high-temperature steam service, specify red insertion rubber or EPDM (EPDM handles steam to 150°C).
Can I order rubber sheeting with a specific Shore hardness?
Yes — Rubberco stocks rubber sheeting in hardnesses from 40 Shore A to 80 Shore A across compounds. Hardness is measured on the Shore A scale: 40 is very soft and flexible; 70–80 is firm (similar to a car tyre tread). For anti-vibration pads, 40–50 Shore A is typical; for gaskets, 50–65 Shore A; for high-load industrial flooring, 60–70 Shore A. If you are unsure which hardness is correct for your application, contact the Rubberco technical team with your service conditions — we will advise the correct specification.
