In operations where a single spark can be costly, choosing the right coating isn’t optional — it’s strategic. For these scenarios, Vulcaflex developed Vulcaline 60 FR Synthetic Rubber, a solution designed to protect people, equipment, and operations in environments with fire and flame-spread risk.
Two properties, one mission: preventing accidents
Vulcaline 60 FR’s key differentiator lies in the combination of two essential technical characteristics: it is self-extinguishing, UL94-V0 rated and compliant with the DIN 340 and NBR 16844 standards, and antistatic, with electrical resistance below 1×10⁸ ohms, dissipating charges that could generate sparks. Together, these properties make the material a strategic choice for industrial coatings in areas with potential fire risk.
The compound also offers good resistance to oils, greases, and ozone, and absorbs impacts and vibration — key characteristics for coating drive and tail pulleys.
Choosing materials that reduce fire risk can also help lower insurance costs for equipment and facilities.
Where Vulcaline 60 FR is the perfect fit
This versatility translates into real-world applications across sectors that cannot compromise on safety:
- Underground mining, where the risk of explosive atmospheres demands certified materials;
- Agribusiness, coating transport and processing equipment;
- Port terminals, in bulk material handling systems, protecting pulleys and structures exposed to constant friction;
- Rail terminals.
Supply flexibility
To adapt to different production processes, Vulcaline 60 FR is available both as raw compound and as vulcanized sheet. As vulcanized sheet, the material is supplied with a self-vulcanizing CR layer to enhance metal adhesion in cold-bonded applications.
Practical benefits for your application:
- Fast, efficient bonding — makes it easier to fix the rubber to metal without mechanical surface preparation;
- Reduced prep time — eliminates the need for buffing/sanding and mechanical cleaning of the rubber during installation;
- Lowers the risk of failures during operation;
- Speeds up field installation.
The Vulcaflex commitment
More than delivering a technical product, Vulcaflex delivers a complete solution: fast lead times and a dedicated technical support team, ready to support the customer from project design through final application.
Choosing Vulcaline 60 FR means choosing operational peace of mind at the right moment: preventing risk before it happens.
