Rane Elastomer Processors Catalogue
Transcript of Rane Elastomer Processors Catalogue
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RANE : Respons iv e, Rel ia bl e, Reasonable
26 & 27, Agarwal Ind. Estate, S. V. Road, Dahisar (East), Mumbai 400068, INDIA.
Phone : + 91 - 22 - 2848 8241 / 2848 8684 Fax : + 91 - 22 - 2848 9414
E-mai : [email protected] Website : www.ranelast.com
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EXPORTS TO:
EUROPEAN, AMERICAN, AFRICAN,
ASIAN COUNTRIES
was established 35 years ago for the
manufacturer of Precision Industrial
Rubber Products using Extrusion and
Moulding Process. Subsequently, the
company diversified into Manufacturing
& production of Engineering Rubber
p ro du ct s l i ke D OC K F EN DE RS ,
SILICONE RUBBER SLEEVING &
T R AN S PE R EN T T U BI N GS F O RMEDICAL & PHARMA INDUSTRIES,
R U B B E R S H E E T S , R U B B E R
P R O F I L E S , G A S K E T S ,
D I AP H RA G MS , R U BB E R PA D S,
ARCHI TECHURAL P ROTECTI VE
R U B B E R G U A R D S , S P E E D
BREAKERS AND SO ON.
RANE ELASTOMER PROCESSORS
B ei ng a me mb er, o f N AT IO NA L
AGENCIES LIKE : All India
Rubber Industries Association, :
Indian Rubber Manufacturers Research
Association, : Chemical &
Al li ed Pr oduc ts Expo rt Pr om ot ion
Council, : National Small industrialCorporation Ltd, keeps us abreast of the
t e c h n o l o g i c a l a n d m a r k e t i n g
developments all over the world, thus
enabling us to keep our commitment to
Quality & excellence.
AIRIA
IRMRA
CAPEXIL
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PREAMBLERANE guarantees that all products are
manufactured as per customer's
requirements / specifications.
RANE has an internal Quality Control
System that follows each order during
manufacturing process.
RANE guarantees high standards &
p er f or ma n ce s o f a ll p ro d uc t s.
RANE ass ur es s tr ic t c ontr ol on
Procurement, Production, Calibration,
Testing.
RANE welcomes inspection by it's
c u s to m er ' s q u a li t y a s s ur a n ce
departments and agencies like I.R.S.,
S. G. S., Bureau Veritas, Lloyds
Register etc. as and when required by
customer.
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QUALITY POLICY
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OUR PRODUCTS ARE TESTED AND INSPECTED BY INTERNATIONALLYREPUTED INSPECTION AGENICES, AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.
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OUR SPECIALITY PRODUCTS
LATEST ADDITION TO OUR PRODUCT
High Voltage High Temp. Resistant
Silicone Sleevings
Medical & Food Grade SILICONE
TUBINGS
DOCK FENDERS
Moulded & Calendared Sheets, Sponge
Sheets & Electrical Insulation Sheets
Shock Vibration, Engine MOUNTINGS
& ANTI Vibration Pad
Oil Seals O Rings, Packing,
Diaphragm and Silent Block, Bushings,
U Seals, V Seals, Chevron Packing etc.
All types of moulded items
Dam gate seals, Cords, FBD Gaskets,
Squares, Profiles, Channel, Beadings etc.
OTHER ARTICLES MANUFACTURED
BY US
All types of Extruded Rubber Products
Architectural Protective Rubber Guards
Construction Profile / Beading from
EPDM / Neoprene / Silicone Rubber
Speed Breakers
OUR SPECIALITY PRODUCTS
LATESTADDITION TOOUR PRODUCT
OTHERARTICLES MANUFACTUREDBY US
RUBBER PROCESSED BY US
FACILITIES FOR YOUR NEEDS
Natural / Ebonite
Neoprene
Nitrile
EPDM
Hypalon
Butyl
Polyurethane
Silicone
Viton
SBR / PBR
1 Kneader
3 Mixing Mills
9 Extruders
5 HAV & 2 Boilers
5 Vulcanisers
3 Hydraulic Press Battery of
Hand press Calender, Industrial Oven,
Toolroom Facilities
IN HOUSE TESTING FACILITIES
RUBBER PROCESSED BYUS
FACILITIES FOR YOUR NEEDS
PRODUCT - PROFILERODUCT - PROFILE
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PRODUCT APPLICATION
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Used as car mats, insulation, dust, sealing,Packing, Gasketing in Automobile, Laboratory,
Hospitals, Airports, and Power Plants, ElectricityBoard.
Used in all engines in Automobiles, Marine,Generator, Diesel engines to absorb the shock &vibration & also used by Power plants RailwayHeavy Eng. Units
Used for insulation purpose in Electronic &Refrigeration industries. Used in CaronaTreatment Plant also.
Used in disposable & Pharmaceutical Industries.a l so u s ed i n c a rd i ov a sc u la r S u rg e ry.
Used on berth, jetties, oil rigs, ferry boats & alsoon ships by ship builders, Ship repairersby ports,dockyards to absorbs the shock and to preventdamage to Jetty as well as ships.
Used by all industries to resist heat, cold oil,grease, chemicals leakages etc. & for specificapplications.
Used for Hot Die stamping.
Used in Pumps. Valves Control ValvesDiaphragm Valves etc Actuators etc
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1. SHEETS
2. MOUNTINGS & PADS
3. SILICONE SLEVINGS
4. SILICONE TUBES
5. DOCK FENDERS
6. MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIALPRODUCTS
7. DIAPHRAGMS
OUR LATEST PRODUCTS:
1. PROTECTIVE RUBBER GUARDS
2. SPEED BREAKERS
3. CONSTRUCTION PROFILE/BEEDINGFROM EPDM/NEOPRENE/SILICONERUBBER
MOULDED & CALENDERED SHEETS
AND Sponge Sheet, Electrical insulation
Anti Vibration, Shock Vibration pad &Engine MOUNTINGS
High Voltage, High Temp. ResistantSILICONE SLEEVINGS
Medical & Food grade SILICONETUBINGS
Hollow, Cylindrical, Square, Rectangular,D Shape, V / W Shaped, Cell type, Conetype etc.
Oil seals, 0 Rings, Chevron Packing,
Gaskets Profiles, Beadings, Squaresections, Aluminum Silicone RubberBonded Sheet.
PRODUCTS APPLICATIONS
Used as Impact protection to columns,loadingbays, Parking Lots .
For readucing Vehicle Speed.
To be used for fixing glasses in aluminumsliding windows.
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SILICONE RUBBERILICONE RUBBERTECHNICAL INFORMATION
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TYPICAL APPLICATION :Components made from SILICONE and FLURO-SILICONE rubber are used in almost every majorindustry. Areas of greatest use are aircraft,missiles, automobiles, appliances, electricalmachinery, electronic assemblies, spark plugboot, Medical, Pharma & Food Industries.
r As SILICONE rubber has high dielectricstrength and physical toughness, cableconnectors, plugs and terminal covers madefrom silicone rubber are more reliable than fromany other rubber
r Hybrid SILICONE connectors are used incritical electronics equipment.
r SILICONE rubber seals, gaskets and 'O' Ring shave excellent resistances to compression set
and seldom need replace ment e.g. asilicone rubber gasket on a hospitalautoclave w as finally replaced after exposure t o 20 p si s team 5 to 6 hours aday for more than 6 years. Organicr u b b e r g a s k e t l a s t e d o n l y 3 t o 4months.
r A patented double lip seal of high performancesilicone rubber reduces maintenance
and helps insure upto 4,00,000 miles of service life on truck brake actuators.
r SILICONE rubber radiator and heater hose last3,00,000 miles in diesel buses and trucks. Thehose remains fault free in an environment thatcauses non silicone hose to break or leakchemicals in the anti freeze, heated air, exhaustgases, wide temperature variations, dust anddirt.
r In baking plant & food handling equipment,SILICONE rubber suction cups improvedhandling of all types and shapes of bread androlls. The cups are bellow shaped for utmostflexibility. Neoprene rubber cups of requiredflexibility were not sufficiently, resistant tocooking oil and abrasion. Nitrile rubberstiffened with heat aging and repeatedexposures to detergents.
r Front and rear crank shaft seals made fromsilicone rubber have been in service for morethan 1,50,000 miles on one manufacture's small
V-8 service engine for light and medium dutytrucks.
FEATURES :SILICONE
SILICONE
SILICONE
SILICONE
rubber retains its physical organicelastomers particularly when subjected toextremely low or high temperatures. It solvesdesign problems that demand elastomers tostay rubber after long exposures of hightemperatures. And low temperature propertiesneed not be sacrificed to get maximum heatresistance even the most heat resistant types donot show marked stiffening at temperatures aslow as -50 C.
Briefly, the mechanical characteristic ofrubber includes :
r G o od t e ns i le s t re n gt h a t e l ev a te dt e m p e r at u r es i n c o m p a r i s i o n t o
organic rubber rubber retains amuch greater percentage of its room-t em perature t ensi le strengt h at hightemperatures.
r Good elongation characteristics, ultimatevalue range to 700 percent.
r Wide range of hardness 15 to 80 durometer;the designer is free to select a desiredh ar dn es s t ha t b es t f it s a s pe ci fi cfunction.
r Good tear strength - up to 250 ppi and
resistance to tear propagation.
r Excellent resistance to compression set atelevated temperatures upto 200 C.
r Good resilience - quick recovery afterdeflection.
E le ct ri ca ll y, l on g t er m a ge in g a t h ig htemperatures produces only minimal change inproperties. Dielectric stability is relativelyunaffected by frequent or extreme temperaturefluctuations. Because silicone rubber retains itsphysical integrity in environmental extremes,
electrical failures due to cracked insulation aresharply reduced. When exposed to intenseflame, silicone rubber remains nonconduciveand does not carbonize.
Under environmental extremesrubber is unmatched in performance whensubjected to weathering, ozone and corona,attack by many oils, chemicals and fungi, lowpressure steam, water and radiation exposure.
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FEATURESRESISTANCE TO OIL, GREASE, CHEMICALS:
VITON
VITON
RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES:Heat:
VI TON
VITON
VITON
Cold : VITON
VITON
FLAMERESISTANCE :VITON
RESISTANCE TO MECHANICALABUSE :
RESISTANCE TO OTHER ENVIRONMENTALFACTORS :
has the best proven fluid resistancecharacteristics of any commercial rubber, It hasexcellent resistance to oils, fuels, lubricants, mostmineral acids, and resists many aliphatic andaromatic hydrocarbons that act as solvents forother rubbers. Some of these are carbontetrachloride, toluene, benzene and xylene.
is not recommended for service in lowmolecular weight esters and ethers, ketones,certain amines, hot anhydrous hydrofluoric orchlorousulfonic acids.
withstands high temperature andsimultaneously retains its good mechanicalproperties better than any other elastomer. Oil andchemical resistance also are relatively unaffectedby elevated temperatures, Compounds ofremain usefully elastic indefinitely when exposedto laboratory air oven aging upto 400 F, or tointermittent test exposures upto 500 F, Continuousservice limits are generally considered to be.
3000 hours at 450 F, 1000 hours at 500 F, 240hours at 550 F, 48 hours at 600 F.
For Fleeting Exposures to 1000 Plus F where arubber part must perform a function and then is
destroyed. often can provide the necessarytemporary protection.
is generally serviceable in dynamicapplications down from zero to -10 F, althoughspecial formulations permit its use In dynamicapplication down to -65 F. Also has provensatisfactory for static seals used under cryogeniccondition approaching absolute zero.
will not propagate flame, it burns in thepresence of flame but extinguishes itself when theflame is removed.
Considering their exceptional heat and fluidresis'tance, finished products made from VITONoffer unusually good mechanical properties andare tough and long wearing.
The biological resistance of Viton isexcellent. A typical compound tested againstspecification MIL-E-5272C showed no fungusgrowth after 30 days. Thisspecification covers fourcommon group of fungi.
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Standard componds of do not have good
resistance to steam above 300 F, or to extreme hot
water. Hot water or 100% humidity conditions at
100 F, also have some adverse effect on the heatcompression set resistance of products made of
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ranks about midway among commonly
available elastomers with respect to gamma
radiation resistance.However, since high
temperature is frequently involved simultaneously
w it h exposure t o r adiation t he pract ical
effectiveness of correspondingly
increases.
Underextreme vaccumconditions exhibits
a weight lossof only 2-3%, including that is virtually
completely immune to outgassing.
The exceptionally good compresssion set was
shown by a typical compound of after test
compression for various periods of time at 300 F,
and 400 F. These become more meaningful when
it is realized that most rubbers have a service
temperature ceilingless than 250 F.
The electrical properties of suggest its use
as a wire insulation for low voltage; low frequency
applications requiring unusual heat and fluid
resistance. It normally has a D. C. resistivity on theorder of 2 x 10 ohm/cm, a specific inductive
capacity around 15, a power factor of about 5 %
and a dielectric strength 500 volts per mil.
The remarkable resistance of VITON to heat and
fluids has improved performance of components
for appliances, cars, trucks, aircraft and many
types of industrial equipment. It offers industry
such products as gaskets, O rings, seals,
diaphragms, cable jacketing, coated fabrics hose,
tubing, plus a great variety of special parts that will
perform over an unusually wide range of operatingconditions.
Piston-type as well as jet engines employ VITON
for resistance to heat, lubricants and fuels. Seals
of VITON are now standard on major airlines.
Similar seals are also used for heavy-duty auto-
motive applications and in missile and space
technology.
More than hundred rubber parts used in a coin
operated drycleaner, are made of VITON for
VITON
VITON
VITON
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VITON
RECOVERY FROM DEFORMATION :
VITON
ELECTRICALPROPERTIESVITON
APPLICATIONS
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
EPDM RUBBERPDM RUBBERTECHNICAL INFORMATION
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with hot water and high pressure steam. However,
EPDM should not be used in contact with
hydrocarbons solvents and oils, chlorinated
hydrocarbons or turpentine.
EPDM is not adversely affected by direct burial in
earth, Immersion tests also show a very low
degree of water absorption.
After being held under compreession for an
extended period of time, EPDM shows a low
degree of permanent deformation. Samples
tested perASTMD 395 Method B normally give set
values in the range of 10 to 25% By selectivecompounding, however, compositions can be
produced with compression sets of only 8% all 58
F 12% at212 F and26% at 350 F
Products of EPDM possess good tear resistance,
even at elevated temperatures and prove very
durable when exposed to abrasion and other
forms of mechanical abuse. Their resilience is
between that of products made from SBR and
those of natural rubber.
is widely used in automative and appliance
components, garden and industrial hose, belts,
wire and cable Insulation electrical accessories,
bicycle tyres, and a variety of other moulded and
extruded parts for marine agricultural, industrial
and consumer applications.
The range of automotive uses for EPDM is
extensive. Pertinants are its immunity to ozone.All
major U. S. automakers have specifieds some
parts of EPDM in their passenger cars.
Hose, belts, diaphragms, gaskets and other
industrial rubber goods made of EPDM give
excellent service with high pressure steam, hot
water and chemicals.
Good electrical and physical properties of EPDM
suit it for use high voltage accessories for cable
and power equipment.
Resistanceto Other Environmental Factors :
Recovery From Deformation:
Resistance to Mechanical Abuse :
APPLICATIONSEPDM
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Cold - Conventional compounds of EPDM are
flexible and serviceable at temperatures as low as -
60 F. Special compounds can function down to -
90 F
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Weather Resistance :
Sunlight and weather have little adverse effect on
properly compounded products of EPDM.
Samples exposed for more than ten years in
Florida are free from surface blemishes and
display excellent retentions of physical properties.
Acclerated aging test show that EPDM will match
performance of the most weather resistant
speciality elastomer.
Ozone Resistance:
For all practical purposes, EPDM can be
considered immune to ozone. For example, SBR
wire at top of mandrel, was exposed to 10,000
pphm ozone for only 1.1/2 hours before becoming
badly cracked and split Wire Jacket of EPDM had
been exposed to same concentration for 167 hours
with no effect.
Colorability :EPDM can be compounded in any colour,including white and delicate pastel shades,coloured products made from EPDM are highlyresistant to discolouration and fading whenexposed out-of-doors.
Resistance to Chemicals :Products made from EPDM resist attack by manyacids and alkalies, detergents, phosphate esters,ketones, alcohols and glycols. They giveparticularly outstanding service.
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Electrical Properties :EPDM has excellent electrical properties and issuitable for high voltage cable insulation. It alsowithstands heavy corona discharge withoutsustaining damage.
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RANELAST EXTRUDED RUBBER SLEEVINGSANELAST EXTRUDED RUBBER SLEEVINGSTECHNICAL INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION :
MATERIAL:
PANE ELASTOMER PROCESSORS
Silicone, Neoprene and Nitrile
PVC, Viton Rubber
RANELAST
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RANELAST EXTRUDED RUBBER SLEEVINGS
ARE USED IN ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC
INDUSTRIES FOR INSULATION / COVERING /SHEATH / CONDUIT / ARMOUR OF LEADS /
CORDS / CABLES / CONDUCTORS. THEY ARE
IDEAL FOR USE AS INSULATION ON WIRE
FOR FIXTURES AND APPLIANCES WIRE
INSULATION.
have
indigenously developed successfully Rubber
Sleeving from
similar to HELLARAMANN
HELSYNtype for various critical applications.
is backedby three & a halfdecadesofexperience in extruding rubber products of various
shapes and sizes. This import substitution is the
result of incessant efforts of engineers, diemakers
and rubber technologists.
The sleevings are made from Silicone Rubber /
Neopreneo Nitrile PVC, Viton to suit customers
requirements as per applications.
The properties of Neoprene Sleeving are as
follows:
r Good Mechanical Properties
r Resistance to abrasion : Max.
r Moderate resistance to oil
r Good Resistance to weathering
r Minimum Insulation resistance Megaohmes :Dry 3 x 103 Damp 0.5x10'
r Self Extinguishing
The properties of Nitrile Pvc Sleevings are asfollows :
r Good Mechanical propertiesr Temp range long term :- 60 C to 105 C
r Excellent resistance to mineral & vegetableoil.
r Resist Solvents
r Max. Intermittenttemp. :120 CMinimum insulation resistance megaohmes :Dry 1x10' Damp 25 x 102Excellent Ozone Resistance.
r Temp. range long term5 C to 95 C
r Intermittent. 105 C
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Silicone sleevings are of three grades :
r Electrical grade.r Medical grade.
r Food processing grade.
SILICONESLEEVINGS FOR ELECTRICALINSULATION
RANELAST SILICONE SLEEVING has inherent
dielectric strength allied with resistance to high
temperatures, high voltage ionisation, arcing, ultra
violet light and ozone plus carona resistance
comparable with that of Mica, make it dependablein the most rigorous electrical applications
including moisture laden conditions. It will continue
to insulate even in severe vibratory conditions,
after reduction to silicone dioxide ash by direct
flame contact.
The Silicone sleevings are manufactured in
Transparent or Opaque versions. They are
available in any diameter and wall thickness, any
length & any colour.
MANUFACTURING SLEEVING AS SMALL AS
0.20 MM WALL THICKNESS IS RANES FORTE.
The Sleeving are subject to strictest quality controlprocedure right from the stage of raw material,
formulation, compounding & mixing to extruding
finishing and physical measurement. They are
r igorously t ested t o t he m ost punishing
requirements subject to ardorous duties as per
standard B. S 2848 Type 5 & B. S G.I 98 Type 4
When carefully compounded and extruded, it
gives following excellent properties.
a) RESISTANCE to steam ageing, power factor,
permittvity,Electrolytic Corrossion. Smooth,
Free from bubbles, pinholes and creases inappearance. Low space factor, long life, no
cracking after bending, withstand 48 hours at
180 C without cracking Withstand Low temp
upto -65 C without cracking and elongation
240% to 280% observed for 1.00 mm dia &
330% to 360% for 12 mm diaRate of burning
satisfactory. Volatile content-satisfactory.
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b) MOULD GROWTH : No mould growth visible to
eyesight.
c) VOLTAGE PROOFING : At room temp, in air for1 mm dia with stand 7 KV RMS for 1 minute (At
180 C 1mm dia withstands 4.9 KV RMS for 1
minute) At room temp. in air for 12mm dia
withstands 10 KV RMS for 1 minute (At 180 Cfor
12 mmdia withstands 7 KVRMSfor 1 minute)
d) INSULATION RESISTANCE : Electrical
Insulation 500 volts are insulated by a thickness
of 1 mill. At room temperature. 1mm dia sleeving
: 50 x 10 to 200 x10 Megaohms, 12mm dia
5x10 to 50X10 Megaohms
After accelerated damp heat treatment :
1mm dia 5 x 10 to 50x 10 Megaohms.
12mm dia 2 x 10 to 5 x 10 Megaohms.
5/64" insulation on 20, gauge wire hot air vulcanised
insulation resistance: 20,000 ohms per 1000 feet,
After 24 hours Immersion 10,000 ohms per 1000
feet, Electric Strength: 18 KVAC.
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MEDICALGRADE SLEEVINGS
SILICONESLEEVINGS FOR
FOOD PROCESSING
SLEEVING & TUBING:- Manufactured under
approved cleanroom conditions, Ranelast silicone
sleevings are non-toxic and completely withoutphysiological side-effects making it ideal for
stringent medical requirement, Its dimensional
accuracy gives precise metering and its translucant
formation allows theflow to be observed.
R ub be r p um ps i n r en al c or e a nd m aj or
cardiovascular surgery produced under special
c le an r oo m c on di ti on s. H ig he r d eg re e o f
translucence & freedom from descotouration enable
the fluid content to be seen more clearly.
RANELAST Silicone sleevings do not transfer anytaste of smell to food mixture, neither do they absorbwater or constituent liquids. Its smooth surfacegives a low coefficient of friction enhancing flowcharacteristics and simplifying cleaning since evenat sterilising temperatures upto 200 C. non stickproperty is maintained. It easily complies with thestrict hygiene requirements of the food processingindustry.
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EXTRUDED RUBBER PROFILES FOR SLIDING WINDOWS,
CHANNELS, BUS BODY ETC. MADE FROM EPDM RUBBER.
EXTRUDED RUBBER PROFILES FOR SLIDING WINDOWS,CHANNELS, BUS BODY ETC. MADE FROM EPDM RUBBER.
R - 1 R - 11 R - 21
R - 2 R - 12 R - 22
R - 3 R - 13 R - 23
R - 4 R - 14 R - 24
R - 5 R - 15 R - 25
R - 6 R - 16 R - 26
R - 7 R - 17 R -27
R - 8 R - 18 R - 28
R - 9 R - 19 R - 29
R - 10 R - 20 R - 30
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EXTRUDED PROFILES / SECTIONS
Extruded Profiles
Extruded ProfilesSiemens 'H' Type Gasket
L&T Switch Board Gasket
Weather & Filler Strip
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26 & 27, Agarwal Ind. Estate, S. V. Road,
Dahisar (East), Mumbai 400068, INDIA.
Phone : + 91 - 22 - 2848 8241 / 2848 8684
Fax : + 91 - 22 - 2848 9414
E-mai : [email protected]
Website : www.ranelast.com
ELASTOMER PROCESSORSRELIABLE
RUBBER
PRODUCTS
SINCE
TUBES / SHEETS
SPONGE STRIPS FOR CONTROL PANEL