The common materials of rubber bands are currently divided into three categories, namely rubber, latex, and silicone. These three materials are currently in great demand in the market. The difference between them lies in the different properties of the materials and the different application environments.
Next, let's take a look at their differences and the properties of the materials.
1.natural rubber
Rubber material used as rubber bands is mainly produced and processed from NR natural rubber material, and is made through processes such as dipping, vulcanization, demoulding, and ring cutting.
Due to the characteristics of rubber bands requiring high rebound effects, a certain amount of high tensile rebound sulfur is added to its materials, which has good tensile rebound elasticity, high-quality rebound elasticity, low compression deformation rate, and good service life.
The rubber bands produced with excellent processing technology are safe and environmentally friendly. They are formed by extrusion and then die-cut into rubber bands, rubber rings, etc. The rubber bands will not lose tension and elasticity when tied and fixed, and have a long service life.
2.natural latex
It is synthesized from latex polybutadiene and styrene-butadiene latex, with a solid content of about 30%.
There are great similarities between latex rubber bands and silicone rubber bands. Their processing methods and processes are basically the same. They are extruded and then punched. But the materials are different. The tensile strength of latex is stronger and greater than that of silicone, and it is softer and more comfortable to touch.
However, latex rubber bands have a pungent smell, low environmental safety, poor stability, and low high temperature resistance. Long-term use in high temperature environments will affect the service life and tensile rebound strength.
3.Silicone
Silicone rubber bands are currently the safest and most environmentally friendly rubber band material we have. Most of them are made by compression molding. Since silicone materials are safe and environmentally friendly materials, they are more resistant to high temperatures and have better stability.
It is widely used for long-term contact with the skin, hair tying, jewelry wearing, etc. It is the safest and most stable material for rubber band products.
However, silicone rubber bands are not as good as rubber and latex materials in terms of tensile strength, and their production capacity is low, and the material cost is high.
There are three types of rubber bands currently in widespread use, each with different functions and characteristics, and consumers can choose according to their needs.
