Akron jewelry Rubber™ Low shrink gray

Rubber trees with the raw rubber sap being extracted
Engineered in Akron, Ohio USA 'the polymer capital of the world.' Our mold rubber delivers controlled shrinkage, excellent cutting qualities, high tear resistance, elongation, excellent fill and detail reproduction. Because our formulations contain certain waxes, oils and antioxidants, your molds will enjoy many, many years of production life. Modern chemistry permits a uncured shelf life of 7 years or more with a finished shelf life of over 20 years.
Stack of Akron Jewelry Rubber Gray Strip with plastic pulled back on top strip

Akron Jewelry rubber low shrink gray

42 Durometer, ideal for molds where extra firmness and minimal shrink is required. Great for large molds that need extra support. Good for belt buckles, large broaches or charms. Can be used in combination with Flex and Firm materials. Identified by gray color rubber with dark blue polyethylene cover.
TECHNICAL DATA LOW SHRINK GRAY
SDS LOW SHRINK GRAY
INSTRUCTIONS AKRON JEWELRY RUBBER™

packaging

Pre-Cut: 2.27 kg. (5 lb.) individual box 8 pack per case 18.144 kg. (40 lb.) 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 2 7/8" (3.2mm x 47.6mm x 73mm) pcs. Strip: 2.27 kg. ( 5 lb.) individual box 8 pack per case 18.144 kg. (40 lb.) or 11.4 kg. (25 lb.) Bulk pack 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 18" (3.2mm x 73mm x 457mm) Roll: 22.7 kg. (50 lb.) dispenser box 1/8 x 18" (3.2mm x 457mm) Quads: 25 kg. (25 - 1 kg. pieces) 55 lbs. (25 - 2.2 lb. pieces) 1/8" x 18" square (each piece is approximately 3.2mm x 45.7cm square)