Rubberblend Sheeting

Published on 08 March 2010 by Sandhill in Rubber Tidbits

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We make rubber sheeting also.

It’s a blend of 100% recycled LDPE and 100% recycled rubber from tires in Nebraska and Missouri.

  • Very durable
  • Good Traction, not slick
  • Cheaper per pound
  • Waterproof
  • Somewhat flexible
  • Soft to walk on
  • Black only
  • Can make diamond plate pattern
  • Thickness range from 1/8″ to 1/2″

Call for pricing and spec sheets.

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Tyroc Overflooring

Published on 17 February 2010 by Sandhill in Rubber Tidbits

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Turn rooms with cold, damp concrete floors into spaces that are dry, cozy, and foot friendly.  Tyroc makes concrete comfortable!

Go to tyrocinc.com for more information on this great flooring option.

Environmentally friendly, this product is 100% recycled,  saving tires and plastic bottles from the landfills.  (11.5 recycled tires + 6800 plastic water bottles = 500 Square feet of tyroc overflooring)

Tyroc floats above the concrete, which isolates the floor covering, smoothing surfaces that are slightly uneven and helps prevent foundational cracks from damaging tiles.

Attributes:
Easy to carry

Easy to install

No hammering nails to put together

No tongue and groove that can be damaged

Edges glue easily together

No need to acclimize- installation immediately

Check Tyroc out today for your subflooring options!

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What to do with Recycled Rubber?

Published on 16 February 2010 by Sandhill in Rubber Tidbits

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Rubber has many ideal qualities for a floor mating. For one, it is extremely durable. It can withstand any weight or impact without being permanently deformed. It is also very common. Used rubber can be remade into floor mating, which can be used for different purposes.

For instance, recycled rubber is usually made into rubber floor mats in day care centers. These re-used rubber floor mats can be placed both indoors and outdoors. They can lessen the wear and tear on the flooring and protect the flooring against spills and other accidental damage that may occur.

The material can also be used at gyms and weight rooms. Reused rubber floor mats are excellent for activities where a person has to wear spiked or special-soled shoes, such as those used in baseball and golf. Apart from gyms and weight rooms, locker room and sauna baths are two other places where they can be converted and used as a floor mat.

Rubber is also a material that can also be used to cover walkways and ramps in water parks, resorts, and skating rinks. Rubber is durable enough to resist the impact of activities held in these areas. It also provides increased shoes traction that prevents fall, slipping, and similar accidents.

They may also be used as floor mats for industrial areas like restaurants and bars. They can enhance the safety of these areas as it prevents accidents that may cause injuries to workers or employees. Muscle fatigue can also be reduced when people stand on these rubber mats.

Recycled rubber may also be used at home especially in the kitchen, outside the bathroom, or the laundry area. These are areas usually wet, and rubber mats can absorb the water quite well. Aside from being slip resistant, they are also easier to clean and durable as well.

Reusing rubber has its benefits. For one, recycling is a direction that is increasingly being taken to increase our environment friendliness. Rubber is non-biodegradable and the best way to make good use of previously owned rubber is to recycle it.

The author is an advocate of recycling. She also promotes gym and industrial safety through the use of materials that increase the safety level of workers in their work areas. Visit the author’s Rubber Matting and Flooring Guide to learn more.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rick_McGraw

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Recycling Rubber

Published on 06 February 2010 by Sandhill in Rubber Tidbits

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Rubber, being durable and safe, is put to a plethora of industrial use. The tire industry is the biggest user of rubber, be it artificial or natural. But, unfortunately, rubber cannot be destroyed easily and cannot be burned due to the toxic gases it emits while burning. Rubber recycle is the only solution to the problem. Most of the recycled rubber goes into the production of rubber granules which can be used as mulch for a wide range of operations.

The granulated rubber is best suited for agricultural operations. It keeps away pests, weeds etc and prevents soil moisture and nutrients from escaping through evaporation and erosion. Landscape mulch is a modern form of the monotonous rubber mulch which is used for landscaping purposes. Being available in different colors, they can add color to your garden.

The material is obtained by cleaning used rubber treads and removing impurities like chemical remnants etc by putting the treads through high temperature and pressure. The resultant product is environment friendly and safe. Once laid, it does not wash away or decay like other mulches. Organic mulches, once they decay, emit a foul smell, invite harmful insects and form an impenetrable layer under the surface soil.

Landscaper Mulch is increasingly been used across the globe these days as more and more people become alive to environmental issues and the importance of recycling as a means to save resources and energy. You also can join the campaign by way of buying and using the resultant product of rubber recycle.

If you are looking for more information then feel free to visit Rubbermulch

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Rubber Floors

Published on 03 February 2010 by Sandhill in Rubber Tidbits

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As an alternative product, we manufacture a plastic/rubber blend material.  It’s made from 100% recycled rubber tires and 100% recycled plastic HDPE.  It’s a cheaper alternative for many uses, including flooring.

Below is an article that explains some of the reasons to use a rubber product for flooring.

Many rehabilitation centers want to provide a professional and clean environment for their patients. It is important to have the right type of flooring for an office that will be receiving a lot of traffic.

Rubber flooring rolls are a good alternative as flooring for a busy office. For instance, rubber flooring will help to adjust the sound from people walking through the office.

Also, this type of flooring will prevent any spills from destroying the floor. Furthermore, rubber flooring is easy to maintain and the office will not need to upgrade the floor covers for a few years.

Most rehabilitation centers tend to be noisy from the interaction between patient and doctors. In addition, rubber flooring can help with adjusting the sound of walking and talking that echoes through the center.

Usually, there are a number of patients at any given moment that’s working on rehabilitating their body at the same time. Some patients will bring their family members to the session.

Moreover, the sessions can get a little noisy with so many people working in the same building. Installing rubber flooring in an office will create a quiet and calm environment.

Also, this type of flooring tends to absorb the noise. Rubber flooring will help improve the sound quality in your office to make the work environment more productive.

If you are working in a busy office then there will be some spills on the flooring. For instance, some patients or their family members will bring in drinks and could have a possible accident by spilling the drink.

If you continue to get spills on the carpet then stains will start to build up on the carpet. In addition, you should consider rubber flooring rolls because spills will not soak into this type of flooring.

One of the advantages of using this type of flooring is that the spill tends to sit on the surface of the flooring. You don’t have to worry about the spill soaking into the flooring like with carpet.

Also, the rubber flooring will prevent any smells or stench running through the office. Moreover, the right flooring should be chose for a fast pace office.

Many rehabilitation offices use different types of floor covering and some office have to change their carpets every year. In addition, you could save on money by choosing heavy duty flooring that’s resistance to stains.

Some offices like to use rubber flooring because it’s easy to maintain. Also, the flooring doesn’t have to be change as often as carpet and hard wood floors. For instance, carpet requires constant cleaning in order to maintain the carpet.

Hardwood floors can become scratched up and required to be buffered on a regular basis. It is important to maintain the floors in order to provide a professional and clean environment.

The floor is an important physical aspect of any office because shabby floor treatments can make the office look unprofessional. In addition, you want patients to feel comfortable when visiting the rehabilitation center.

Furthermore, rubber flooring rolls is the right alternative for any office that wants to provide a professional and calm environment for their patients.

Main Point 1 – Alter the Sound
Point A – reduce noise in the center
Point B- Create a quiet and calm environment
Point C – Absorb noise

Main Point 2 – Prevent any spills on floor
Point A – Spills will not soak into the flooring
Point B – No smell
Point C – will not stain the flooring

Main Point 3 – Rubber floor is easy to maintain
Point 1 – no threads pulled from carpet or scratched flooring
Point 2 – Appearance of flooring look shabby and rundown
Point 3 – Rubber floors are resilient, keep the office looking fresh and professional

Did you know that some Rubber Flooring Rolls are made from recycled auto tires? You can recycle and go green at the same time as you renovate.  

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Helene_M_Malmsio

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