Precision EPDM Rubber Washers Manufactured in the UK
Bluemay Weston manufactures precision EPDM rubber washers to standard and bespoke specifications for customers across a wide range of industries. Produced using our punching and water jet cutting capabilities, EPDM washers can be supplied in small development quantities through to high-volume production runs.
EPDM, or Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, is a durable synthetic rubber valued for its excellent resistance to weathering, ozone, UV exposure and water. These properties make EPDM rubber washers a practical choice for outdoor, plumbing, construction, automotive, electrical and general industrial applications.
Excellent Weather, Water and Ozone Resistance
EPDM rubber washers offer an effective combination of flexibility, resilience and environmental resistance. The material performs particularly well in outdoor and weather-exposed applications, where resistance to sunlight, ozone, rain and changing environmental conditions is important.
EPDM also provides good resistance to water and many dilute acids and alkalis, making it suitable for sealing, cushioning and spacing applications. It is generally not recommended where prolonged contact with petroleum-based oils, fuels or hydrocarbon solvents is expected, for which alternative rubber materials may be more appropriate.
Manufactured to Your Specification
Bluemay Weston manufactures EPDM rubber washers in a wide range of sizes, thicknesses and configurations. Components can be produced from existing tooling where suitable, or manufactured to customer drawings and specifications.
Our extensive manufacturing experience enables us to supply EPDM washers for applications requiring:
- Weather and ozone resistance
- Water resistance
- Flexibility and compression
- Outdoor durability
- Sealing and cushioning
- Precision spacing and separation
EPDM rubber washers are supplied to customers throughout the UK and worldwide from our manufacturing facility in Devon.
Key Benefits of EPDM Rubber Washers
- Excellent weather resistance
- Excellent ozone resistance
- Good UV resistance
- Good water resistance
- Flexible and resilient material
- Good sealing characteristics
- Suitable for outdoor applications
- Useful for cushioning and vibration reduction
- Suitable for a wide range of industrial applications
- Available in standard and bespoke sizes
Common Applications for EPDM Rubber Washers
EPDM rubber washers are commonly used in:
- Outdoor equipment
- Plumbing applications
- Water systems
- Construction products
- Roofing and cladding assemblies
- Electrical enclosures
- Automotive components
- HVAC equipment
- Sealing and cushioning applications
- General engineering assemblies
EPDM Rubber Washer Characteristics
- Material: EPDM / Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
- Temperature Range: Typically -40°C to +120°C, grade dependent
- Weather Resistance: Excellent
- Ozone and UV Resistance: Excellent
- Water Resistance: Excellent
- Oil and Fuel Resistance: Generally Poor
- Manufacture: Punched and Water Jet Cut
- Availability: Standard and Bespoke Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions About EPDM Rubber Washers
EPDM rubber washers are commonly used in applications where weather resistance, water resistance, flexibility and sealing performance are required. Typical uses include plumbing systems, outdoor equipment, construction products, electrical enclosures, automotive components and general industrial assemblies.
EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. It is a synthetic rubber material widely used for seals, washers and gaskets because of its resistance to weathering, ozone, UV exposure and water.
Yes. EPDM is particularly well suited to outdoor applications because it offers excellent resistance to weathering, ozone and UV exposure. This makes EPDM washers a popular choice for components exposed to sunlight, rain and changing environmental conditions.
EPDM has excellent resistance to water and is commonly used in plumbing, water handling and outdoor sealing applications. The effectiveness of a washer as a seal will also depend on its thickness, dimensions, compression and the design of the assembly.
EPDM rubber washers can typically operate within a temperature range of approximately -40°C to +120°C, although the actual range varies according to the EPDM grade, formulation and application conditions.
EPDM is generally not recommended for prolonged contact with petroleum-based oils, fuels or hydrocarbon solvents. Nitrile or Viton rubber washers may be more suitable where oil or fuel resistance is a primary requirement.
Yes. Bluemay Weston manufactures EPDM rubber washers in both standard and bespoke sizes. Components can be produced to customer drawings, dimensions or samples using punching and water jet cutting techniques.
Yes. EPDM washers are widely used for sealing because the material is flexible, compressible and resistant to water and environmental exposure. The correct washer size, thickness and compression should be selected for the individual application.
EPDM washers generally offer superior resistance to weathering, ozone, UV exposure and water. Nitrile rubber washers are normally preferred where resistance to oils, greases and fuels is important. The correct choice therefore depends largely on the operating environment.
Yes. EPDM's flexibility and resilience can help cushion components and reduce vibration between mating surfaces. This can make EPDM washers useful in mechanical, construction and equipment assemblies where some vibration isolation is required.
Bluemay Weston can manufacture EPDM rubber washers in quantities ranging from prototypes and small development batches through to high-volume production runs of many thousands or millions of components, depending on customer requirements.
We are able to offer fast deliveries on components made from stock materials
Simply make a call to our Sales Team on 01769 574574, email us or complete the enquiry form for further information.
