What is a rubber plate and what is it made of?
Thick Rubber Sheets are flexible products designed for many applications. They are made of various types of rubber, i.e. rubber mixtures with different properties. Here are a few of them:
Natural rubber (NR)
It is flexible and resistant to mechanical damage. It has excellent shock-absorbing properties. Often used as aplate for a permanent workshop, resistant to cutting and cutting.
EPDM
It works very well in outdoor applications. Resistant to acids and bases as well as to demanding weather conditions.
Neopren (CR)
Used for industrial applications. Resistant to corrosion, petroleum products, oils, acids and bases. It insulates acoustically.
NBR
It has high resistance to oils and solvent products. Oil-resistant NBR rubbers are used in areas where there is a high risk of leakage of oily substances. Technical sheets made of oil-resistant NBR rubber protect against the most common oils.
SBR
The advantage of rubber is its low permanent deformation after compression. Płyty gumowe SBR są odpowiednie do zastosowania w pomieszczeniach zamkniętych. Abrasion resistant.
Silicon
It is a material with high resistance to aging in weather conditions. Most often used in the pharmaceutical industry. It is characterized by low permeability and resistance to high temperatures.
The thickness of the rubber plate
Rubber sheets are a very good insulating material which, thanks to its flexibility, adheres to any, even uneven, ground. They are available in various thicknesses (4mm, 10mm, 30mm, 40mm etc.). The thickness of the rubber plate depends on the pressure that will be exerted on it. The greater the load, the thicker the plate should be used for a specific application.
For example:
Thin rubber sheets (3 mm, 4 mm) are used, for example, to cover workbenches and hard floors.
10 mm or 20 mm thick rubber sheets work very well as a substrate for machines.
Rubber plates (40 mm, 50 mm) can be used as a mat for heavy equipment on the construction site.
The use of a thick rubber plate
Thanks to their unique properties, rubber sheets have a wide range of applications. Rubber sheets are used in industrial halls, residential buildings, garages, workshops. As mentioned earlier, the thickness of the rubber plate depends on the amount of load we want to place on it. It is available in two variants: a solid rubber plate and a sponge rubber plate (the so-called rubber granulate plate).
The rubber plate is perfect as a substrate in home and commercial gyms. Rubber granulate plates can be used in places of intensive use (e.g. fitness rooms). The different thickness of the boards allows for appropriate adjustment depending on the loads and traffic intensity.
It is worth mentioning that the rubber granulate boards, apart from the gym and use under machines, are also perfect for the playground.
Rubber plate for the playground
The slabs of rubber granules guarantee a long service life of the surface on the playground. Extremely resistant to damage and intensive use. They have antiallergic properties, which is why they are a perfect solution for the sensitive skin of a child.
What are the advantages of rubber tiles for the playground?
- smooth surface protects against abrasions
- depreciation
- HIC certificate
- resistance to weather conditions
- easy to keep clean
- non-slip surface
The playground rubber granulate boards are available in a wide range of RAL colors.
What features and benefits do thick rubber plates for gyms have?
Rubber sheets (rubber mats) are the perfect solution for securing surfaces in home and commercial gyms. Gyms and fitness clubs are equipped with heavy machinery and equipment, and this requires the surfaces to be covered with heavy-duty shock-absorbing rubber plates.
Discover the advantages of gym rubber plates:
- Acoustic insulation
The use of a thicker rubber plate for the gym reduces the noise caused by the throwing of dumbbells and barbells on the floor. This is of great importance in the case of a home gym, especially if we have neighbors nearby, for whom noise can be a nuisance. Rubber mats for the gym reduce the transmission of sound, which increases the comfort not only of exercising people, but also of those in adjacent rooms.
- Protection of the floor against damage
The thicker the rubber (30 mm, 40 mm), the better the protection of the floor. Thick rubber plates for the gym will protect surfaces against damage and destruction during e.g. putting down the barbell.
- Depreciation
Thick gym mats have excellent shock absorption properties. The load-bearing system allows you to absorb any blows when jumping off a crate or jumping rope.
- Non-slip surface
Safe surfaces for the gym must guarantee safety. The installation of rubber plates provides anti-slip properties that minimize the risk of slipping and falling and the unpleasant consequences associated with it. Rubber mats for the gym are designed in such a way that their edges do not curl up, thus preventing accidental snagging. Gym plates provide good grip for the feet.
- Moisture resistance
Rubber has waterproof properties, thanks to which the possibility of the formation and development of mold and fungi is limited. The quick-drying surface increases comfort and safety during training.
- Thermal isolation
The use of a thick rubber plate for the gym (e.g. 20 mm, 30 mm, 40 mm) isolates the exerciser from the cold floor.
- Easy to install
Gym mats installed on a paved surface do not slip. Easy and simple to assemble and disassemble.
