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In the offshore wind industry, rubber is crucial because it can protect mechanisms through shock absorption and sealing.

This is why, the rubber used in this industry has to match certain characteristics- in particular, it is selected due to it’s toughness, corrosion resistance, thermal stability as well as flexibility and adaptability.

Rubber Materials Used in Offshore Wind Solutions

The conditions for offshore operations are harsh and unpredictable, with saltwater corrosion, extreme pressures, and fluctuating temperatures. Neoprene rubber, nitrile rubber, and EPDM rubber are some of the most commonly used rubber products for offshore because of their unique properties.

Aquaseal Custom Rubber Products for Offshore

At Aquaseal Rubber we work with clients to come up with solutions that meet the particular demands of their equipment. Each custom rubber moulding is manufactured to exact specifications, ensuring that it fits into your equipment seamlessly.

Sustainability is of essence in the emerging future for the offshore industry. We are focused at Aquaseal Rubber to ensure environmentally acceptable rubber solutions with a minimal ecological footprint on each offshore operation.

This is especially important for the renewable energy sector, where increasingly, rubber for renewable energy and offshore wind rubber products are being utilised.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Offshore Wind Rubber

What is offshore wind rubber, and why is it important?

The term “offshore wind rubber” the certain rubber types used in offshore wind farms. These materials are important in ensuring that components can maintain their integrity and performance under harsh marine conditions. Renewable energy application puts high demands on the tolerance of rubber against extreme conditions of saltwater corrosion, high pressure, and variable temperature to ensure the efficiency and reliability of the products for offshore wind.

Which rubber products are in demand for the offshore wind industry?

The offshore wind sector relies on a variety of rubber products, including gaskets, seals, and custom rubber mouldings. Gaskets and seals play a vital role in keeping water and material out by providing sealing and watertight connections. Custom mouldings have to be applied to the specific requirements of wind turbines with particular needs, such as vibration dampening, shock absorption, and structural. Offshore rubber products are engineered for toughness in bad conditions to give good performance over the long term.

How is rubber product design tailored for the extreme demands imposed by offshore wind farms?

Rubber products intended for use in wind farms withstand highly adverse environmental conditions. Made from high-performance material constructions like EPDM, neoprene, or nitrile, materials also offer excellent resistance to UV rays, saltwater, and ozone. They design custom-made models to ensure that the seals, gaskets, and other rubber components perform proficiently in renewable energy systems. Rigorous quality testing ensures that products will meet the standards of industry reliability.

What are the major issues that rubber products address in offshore wind farms?

The most important challenges facing offshore wind farms is that all mechanism materials must have protection against saltwater corrosion, airtight seals to avoid leaks, and be able to withstand constant vibration and extreme weather. However, such solutions are available and can offer greater longevity and reliability for offshore wind products, even in the most challenging marine environments.

Does your business operate in the offshore wind sector?

If you are in need of rubber for renewable energy- such as offshore wind rubber products, contact us to see how our solutions can support you.

Popular Materials in the Offshore and Wind Energy Industry

PVC

PVC or polyvinyl chloride is a widely used synthetic plastic polymer. It is a thermoplastic polymer and can be produced in a rigid or flexible form.

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Polyurethane

Polyurethane shore hardnesses can be softer than a pencil rubber, harder than nylon, or anywhere between. We manufacture a range of products in polyurethane.

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Nitrile (Buna N rubber)

Nitrile is a synthetic rubber derived from acrylonitrile. It is widely used for seals, oil resistant applications, off-road equipment, and hydraulic applications.

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Natural Rubber

Natural rubber is obtained from latex, a natural secretion of certain plants. Aquaseal uses natural rubber in products such as belting, hoses, tubing, insulators, valves, and gaskets.

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Neoprene

Neoprene is the trade name for a group of synthetic rubbers based on polychloroprene. We manufacture a range of products in this material.

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Viton Rubber

Viton is a great choice for food grade rubber as it withstands high temperatures and is very durable. It is also non-toxic and odour free which suits the needs of a food manufacturers.

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EPDM

Aquaseal Rubber utilises EPDM synthetic rubber compounds for general and speciality outdoor applications such as steam hoses, tubing, high temperature-resistant seals, electrical insulation, roll covers, sheeting and more.

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Styrene Butadiene Rubber

Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) is the most common and economical synthetic rubber compound available and is used in a broad range of industrial applications. Aquaseal Rubber can create a wide range of SBR-based products.

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Butyl Rubber

Butyl rubber is now one of the most widely used synthetic rubber compounds on the market. Aquaseal Rubber manufactures a wide range of products in this material, including seals, gaskets, and sheeting, as well as cost-effective compression moulding.

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Fluoroelastomers

Our Fluoroelastomers are used for numerous high-performance applications in the aerospace, automotive, industrial fields, and more. Fluoroelastomers are custom molded into a wide variety of rubber products including seals, o-rings, rubber gaskets, valves, and rubber diaphragms.

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Silicone Rubber

Silicone rubber is an inorganic polymer comprising silicone and oxygen. Typical custom silicone rubber products include insulators, rubber diaphragms, and impact absorbers. A long service life makes this rubber compound ideal for many industrial applications.

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Which rubber products are in demand for the offshore wind industry?

Viton Sealant & Adhesive

Viton high-performance adhesives and sealants are made with Chemours Viton™ and are suitable for a range of applications.

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Aquaseal Watertight Hatch Seal

Aquaseal is a watertight hatch seal used primarily for marine hatch packing and door seal applications.

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Pipe Repair Kit

The fast and easy to use water-activated fibreglass wrap.

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Bespoke Rubber Products

We go beyond standard products – we make anything and everything in rubber!

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Rubber Seals

We manufacture hard and soft rubber seals for manufacturing, marine and industry.

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D Fenders

We manufacture rubber D fenders, both hollow and solid in sizes from 20mm up to 300mm in various D formats.

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Sponge & Foam

Aquaseal Rubber manufactures sponge (open and closed cell) and foam from synthetic and natural rubber.

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Rubber Gaskets

Gaskets can be manufactured from your sample gasket or drawing, in quantities from one to more than one thousand.

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Moulding

Aquaseal Rubber Ltd manufacture a wide range of standard or custom designed moulded products.

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Rubber Extrusions

Extruded rubber profiles offer an effective and affordable solution for many sealing applications.

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Rubber Sheeting

We offer an extensive range of rubber sheeting, with many manufactured from British Standards materials.

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Advantages of using Aquaseal

  • Bespoke rubber products
  • Manufactured in-house
  • Small run quantities
  • Made in the UK
  • ISO 9001 accredited

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