With numerous properties, including weather resistance, sealing capacity, mechanical strength and wide availability, construction rubber products are customisable to meet project specifications.

Certain rubber materials are better suited to applications across the construction industry, like cable routing, flooring and personal protective equipment (PPE), because they are resistant to weather, oil and abrasion, boast flexibility whilst maintaining strength under harsh industrial conditions and meet health and safety standards for employees.

At Aquaseal Rubber, we work with clients operating in varied industries with bespoke rubber products, including in the construction industry. We produce everything from industry-specific rubber to window seals for large buildings and rubber washers for glass stairways. Our rubber for construction offering is designed, manufactured, supplied and installed to meet safety standards whilst ensuring maximum performance.

Rubber materials used in the construction industry

The uses of rubber in the construction industry are extremely vast, meaning different rubber materials are better suited to certain applications. You may be looking for construction rubber to prevent damage to data cables or rubber for construction protection, like hand, foot or head protection. This will impact the type of rubber materials used to manufacture your product.

The benefits of choosing bespoke rubber products mean that no matter the application you require from Aquaseal Rubber, the final product will be manufactured with tailored precision, enhanced durability and optimised performance in mind.

Construction rubber materials range from PVC nitrile for cable routine, nitrile for rubber sheeting in flooring and neoprene for PPE. Other materials used in the rubber for construction applications include natural rubber for vibration and sound absorption and silicone for expansion joints.

At Aquaseal Rubber, we can provide products made from natural rubber or other types produced through the synthetic rubber production process.

Rubber for cable routing

Bespoke rubber products are crucial in a range of construction applications, including for data cables. A cable path, or routing, is used to protect electrical or data cabling within a facility, utilising tools like trays, ladders or conduits to prevent damage and reduce trip hazards.

Aqualay (PVC nitrile) is used in both commercial and residential environments where cable routing is used in building where data cables are laid to help cushion cables, prevent damage and reduce hazards.

PVC and nitrile are combined to produce Aqualay because of their individual properties PVC is a durable yet flexible cost-effective rubber material, whilst nitrile is highly resistant to oils, chemicals and abrasion. Together, they create a stronger, more suitable material which outperforms standard PVC in oil or high-wear industrial applications.

In cable routing, Aqualay is found in cable trays and ladders, ducts and trunks, floor covers and ramps, conduits and management systems. By using bespoke rubber for cable routing, you can achieve effective perimeter routing whilst ensuring exterior protection and complying with strict safety standards.

Rubber for flooring

The rubber found in flooring sheets and tiles, extension joint fillers and covers, industrial and heavy-duty building floors and edge details and floor transitions must be strong, resilient and resistant to many different liquids.

Natural rubber is used in vibration pads and bearings, rubber sheeting for flooring and acoustic underlays because of its strong elasticity and resilience, excellent vibration and shock absorption, good acoustic performance and cost-effectiveness for interior applications.

Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is used in edge details and floor transitions because it has good abrasion resistance, consistent mechanical properties and is a low cost, widely available material, typically found in recycled rubber flooring, acoustic underlays and impact protection layers.

Nitrile is a common construction rubber material found in industrial and heavy-duty building floors because it is resistant to oils, greases, fuels and solvents as well as punctures and abrasion, whilst also maintaining strength under industrial conditions.

Rubber for PPE

Protective equipment is important in many industries, including construction. Therefore, rubber for construction is used in PPE like gloves, safety boots and overshoes, head protection components and eye, face and respiratory protection.

Natural rubber is used in hand protection because it has high elasticity for wet and dry grip but also provides comfort for long wear when conducting general handling, bricklaying and wet concrete and mortar work. Neoprene is used because it has strong weather, UV and ozone resistance, but it also resistant to heat and flames, so is used in demolition projects and for outdoor work in harsh conditions.

Butyl rubber is commonly found in foot protection because it creates a barrier for chemicals and moisture to prevent water ingress in wet ground conditions and exposure to acids, alkalis and corrosive substances.

Silicone rubber is used for head protection to ensure extreme performance whilst enhancing comfort and hygiene in head protection through face and forehead seals and specialised helmet liners because it is soft and flexible, operates in a wide temperature range and is easy to clean.

Used for face, eye and respiratory protection, neoprene offers excellent sealing against the face and conforms to different face shapes, provides good resistance to dust, moisture and weather for outdoor worksites or cutting, drilling or grinding, and has good chemical resistance to prevent respiratory system using respirator face seals.

Aquaseal creates custom rubber for construction applications

At Aquaseal Rubber, we are proud to work with clients operating in the UK and globally throughout different sectors within construction and across other industries. By collaborating with our customers, we ensure bespoke project specifications are met and that all bespoke rubber products are designed, manufactured, delivered and installed – if necessary – with care and to meet the exact requirements of each application.

The uses of rubber in the construction industry are essential for optimal performance and safety. Our team can produce any type of rubber to meet your rubber for construction requirements.

Choosing Aquaseal Rubber for your bespoke construction rubber products

Whether you are looking for solutions for cable routing, flooring or PPE applications, Aquaseal Rubber are expert rubber manufacturers who can support your project to the highest standard.

From working together to decide if the properties of natural and synthetic rubber are efficient for your project to producing bespoke construction rubber products for any application, we are here to help.

Contact us to discuss your requirements and see how we can collaborate on your bespoke rubber for construction projects.