Usa Industrials BULK-RS-BHS40-23 Buna-n Rubber Sheet

Product Description

The USA INDUSTRIALS BULK-RS-BHS40-23 is a stock-length Buna-N (nitrile) rubber sheet cut to 12 inches wide by 12 inches long with a thickness of 0.062 inches. It carries a Shore A durometer rating of 35 to 45, placing it in the soft-to-medium flexibility range. The black sheet has a tensile strength of 1,500 psi and a service temperature range of -40 degrees F to 212 degrees F, making it suitable for sealing, gasketing, and vibration-dampening applications in environments exposed to oils, fuels, and moderate heat. Plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and industrial maintenance mechanics commonly use this material for custom-cut gaskets and pads.

This Buna-N sheet is used in residential, commercial, and light industrial settings where oil and fuel resistance is required. Typical applications include cut-to-fit gaskets for flanged pipe connections, equipment mounting pads, and liner material in fluid-handling assemblies. Its soft durometer allows it to conform to irregular mating surfaces, providing reliable static seals. The 12 inches by 12 inches format is well suited for bench fabrication of multiple small gaskets or a single larger seal.

Key Features

• Buna-N (nitrile) compound provides strong resistance to petroleum-based oils, fuels, and hydraulic fluids
• Shore A durometer of 35 to 45 for soft-to-medium flexibility and surface conformance
• Wide service temperature range of -40 degrees F to 212 degrees F suits most HVAC and plumbing environments
• Tensile strength of 1,500 psi for durable gasket and sealing applications
• Stock 12 inches x 12 inches format allows field or shop fabrication of custom gaskets and pads
• 0.062 inch thickness compatible with standard gasketing and shimming applications

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose OEM-style replacement or fabrication material for gasketing, sealing, and vibration isolation in oil-resistant rubber applications across HVAC, plumbing, and industrial maintenance work.

Installation Notes

This sheet material is typically cut to shape by a plumber, pipefitter, or maintenance technician using a sharp utility knife, die cutter, or gasket punch set on a clean, flat surface. Always depressurize and de-energize the system before replacing any gasket or seal. Verify that the mating surfaces are clean and free of old gasket material before installing the new piece. Consult applicable codes such as the IPC or IFGC when using rubber gasketing in piping assemblies to confirm material suitability for the fluid type and pressure rating.