Thick rubber bands are made of rubber, latex and silicone. These materials differ in properties and applications:
Rubber: Rubber rubber bands are usually made of natural rubber (NR) materials. Its processing technology includes high-temperature compression molding and extrusion tube molding. Rubber rubber bands have good tensile resilience, high rebound effect and low compression deformation rate, and are suitable for occasions requiring high tension and elasticity. However, due to the use of extrusion molding, the appearance is relatively rough and has a certain odor, which is suitable for industrial and simple binding and fixing.
Latex: Latex rubber bands are similar to silicone in processing methods, but the materials are different. Latex rubber bands have stronger tensile strength, soft and comfortable feel, and are suitable for occasions requiring high tensile force. However, latex materials have a pungent smell, low environmental safety, poor high temperature resistance, and long-term service life and tensile rebound strength will be affected in high temperature environments.
Silicone: Silicone rubber bands are currently a relatively safe and environmentally friendly material. Its processing technology is mostly compression molding, with excellent high temperature resistance and stability. Silicone rubber bands are widely used in situations where they come into contact with the skin for a long time, such as hair tying and jewelry wearing, because of their safety and stability. Although their tensile strength is not as good as rubber and latex, they are superior in properties and safety.
