Rubber, as a highly elastic and malleable polymer material, has a wide range of applications, covering multiple fields such as industry, daily life, medical care, and transportation. The following provides a detailed introduction to its main uses from different categories:

1、 Industrial sector

Tire manufacturing

Car tires: Natural rubber and synthetic rubber (such as styrene butadiene rubber) are the main raw materials for tires, providing wear resistance, tear resistance, and elasticity.

Industrial tires, such as forklift and airplane tires, need to withstand high loads and extreme environments.

Conveyor belts and transmission belts

Conveyor belt: Used for material transportation in mines, ports, and factories, it needs to be wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant.

Drive belts, such as V-belts and synchronous belts, are used for mechanical power transmission.

Seals and shock absorbers

O-ring and oil seal: prevent liquid or gas leakage, widely used in hydraulic systems, engines, etc.

Shock absorbers, such as car suspension systems and bridge supports, absorb vibrations and impacts.

Insulation layer of wires and cables

Silicone rubber and ethylene propylene rubber: used for insulation of high temperature and oil resistant wires and cables to ensure electrical safety.

2、 Daily life

footwear

Sole: Natural rubber or synthetic rubber provides slip resistance and wear resistance.

Sports shoes: such as the air cushion of basketball shoes, combined with rubber and air cushioning technology.

Household items

Rubber gloves: medical (resistant to chemical corrosion), household (waterproof and anti slip).

Rubber floor mat: anti slip and shock-absorbing, used for children's playgrounds and gyms.

Stationery and toys

Eraser: Made of natural rubber or styrene butadiene rubber, used to erase pencil marks.

Rubber toys, such as baby pacifiers and inflatable toys, should be non-toxic and soft.

3、 Medical field

medical equipment

Catheters and gloves: Medical grade rubber (such as latex) should be sterile and have good biocompatibility.

Artificial organs: such as heart valves, should be resistant to fatigue and aging.

Drug carrier

Rubber stopper: used for sealing medicine bottles to prevent drug oxidation.

4、 Architecture and Infrastructure

waterproof material

Rubber waterproofing membrane: used for waterproofing roofs and basements, with strong weather resistance.

Sealing glue: such as silicone glue, used for sealing doors, windows, and glass curtain walls.

Bridges and Roads

Rubber bearings: isolate bridge vibrations and extend service life.

Road shock absorbers: reduce vehicle driving noise and vibration.

5、 Transportation and Communications

Rail Transit

Track damping pad: reduces the impact of train travel on the track.

Train sealing strip: prevents air leakage and improves energy efficiency.

EADS

Aircraft tires: need to be resistant to high temperatures, wear and tear, and withstand high-speed landing pressure.

Seals: Used for fuel systems and hydraulic systems to ensure safety.

6、 Emerging fields

wearable devices 

Smart wristband strap: Made of silicone rubber material, soft and comfortable, waterproof and sweat resistant.

Environmental Protection and Energy

Rubber dam: used for water conservancy and flood control, with adjustable water level.

Rubber insulation material: used for solar panels and wind power generation equipment.

7、 Other special purposes

sports goods

Diving suit: Neoprene rubber provides warmth and buoyancy.

Golf ball: surface rubber coating increases flight distance.

agriculture

Rubber hose: used in irrigation systems, corrosion-resistant and high-pressure resistant.

The relationship between rubber types and properties

Natural rubber: good elasticity, high strength, suitable for tires, hoses, etc.

Styrene butadiene rubber: wear-resistant and aging resistant, used for tire tread and sole.

Silicone rubber: resistant to high temperature and cold, used in medical and electronic fields.

Chloroprene rubber: resistant to oil and ozone, used for sealing components and cables.

Future Trends

Environmentally friendly rubber: Developing biodegradable rubber to reduce environmental pollution.

High performance rubber: such as self-healing rubber and conductive rubber, to meet special needs.

Rubber has become an indispensable material in modern society due to its unique properties, and its application fields are still expanding.