WRAS EPDM Gasket
Advanced Seals & Gaskets offer a huge range of high-quality gaskets, cut from a range of materials some of which are designed for unique industries and applications, one such material is WRAS solid EPDM rubber, used to manufacture EPDM rubber gaskets. EPDM rubber is available in a range of grades and hardnesses, one of which includes WRAS approved EPDM (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) which is suitable for contact with wholesome water and is commonly used in applications involving water for human consumption.
This material is manufactured in roll form at 1.4mtrs wide x 10mtrs long and thicknesses starting at 1mm from which EPDM rubber gaskets can be cut. Our WRAS EPDM rubber gaskets are manufactured in-house, meaning we can manufacture bespoke items to match our customer samples or drawings, from a simple rectangular picture frame EPDM rubber gaskets to more complex shapes with notches or bolt holes.
Whether it's a small sample batch or a multi-thousand run, we have a machine designed to quickly and accurately produce perfectly formed EPDM rubber gaskets every time, these include a range of presses, CNC and kiss-cut machines.
What are WRAS Solid EPDM Rubber Gaskets?
WRAS approved EPDM rubber has been specially formulated and manufactured as a safe material for use within potable water applications for human consumption, adhering to BS6920-1:2000 and BS 6920-1:2014 'Suitability of non-metallic materials and products for use in contact and with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water'.
WRAS approved EPDM is manufactured with a cloth impression on both faces and offers an impervious surface ensuring water remains contained. WRAS EPDM rubber gaskets sometimes can take the form of a strip or pad but are generally an intricately cut shaped piece of material placed between two surfaces to create a low-pressure seal preventing the leakage of liquids or air and to seal against the intrusion of dust and debris
Product Enquiry
For information on WRAS EPDM Gasket please complete the following quick enquiry or call us on +44(0)1384 252555.
Product Specification & Key Characteristics
- Temperature Range: -40°C ±120°C
- Maximum temperature for potable water of up to +23ºC
- Shore Hardness (A) 70°
- Resistance to weathering /chemicals
- Commonly used by water authorities as it meets standards:
- BS6920-1:2000
- BS 6920-1:2014 'Suitability of non-metallic materials and products for use in contact and with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water'
Full technical data can be supplied upon request,
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Samples - Technical WRAS EPDM Gasket
Samples can be submitted for testing upon request.
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Why use WRAS Solid EPDM Rubber Gaskets?
WRAS approved solid EPDM rubber gaskets offer an operating temperature range of -40º TO + 120ºC, and for wholesome water of up to +23ºC. It has excellent resistance to weathering, ozone and ageing as well as excellent resistance to acids and bases making it suitable for use in many indoor and outdoor applications.
WRAS approved EPDM rubber gaskets have a cloth finished impervious surface ensuring the gaskets keep water contained and protected from contamination when used as seals or washers within pipework or water dispensers, water transportation and storage.
The material also has a good tensile strength making it suitable for use in more physically demanding applications such as water pumps and protective barriers.
Benefits of WRAS Solid EPDM Rubber for Gasket Production
- Operating temperature range of -40º TO + 120ºC
- An impervious surface allowing In water storage, dispensing and transport
- Easy to cut into usable components such as washers, gaskets, strips
- Good tensile strength for physically demanding applications
- Can be supplied with a self-adhesive backing
- Protects drinking water from contamination
Different Grades Available
Advanced Seals & Gaskets work with many material manufacturers and suppliers, giving our customers more choice when looking for specialist EPDM materials, other specialist grades of solid EPDM include:
FDA grades - Food quality EPDM is available in blue and white options. This synthetic material is suitable for use in food and pharmaceutical processing applications. Food quality EPDM offers good resistance to animal and vegetable oils, iis non-toxic and has a working temperature of -25°C up to +140°C.
Peroxide Cured - Vulcanising or curing EPDM using peroxide (as opposed to Sulphur) produces a more superior material with higher temperature resistance, heat resistance and improved oil and chemical resistance, this material is suitable for demanding applications such as nuclear facilities.
Please get in touch if you are unsure which grade of EPDM you require for your application, samples of our materials are readily available for your perusal.
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