Administrator What is a Boat Fender? And What Are They Used For? Marine fenders prevent boats from being damaged by rubbing or impacting when docking or when tied up. Also, they prevent damage from other boats - should multiple vessels be rafted together. They’re a... Oct 18, 2021
Administrator Bespoke Rubber Extrusion Profiles Aside from offering a comprehensive range of standard rubber profiles to choose from, Walker Rubber can also produce your custom designed profiles. We have over 80 years under our belt and have a high... Jun 4, 2021
Administrator The Rubber Extrusion Process How does the rubber extrusion process work? Rubber materials in unvulcanised form are supplied to us by our UK-based compounder. Our customers predominantly order extrusions in EPDM. EPDM is a highly ... Apr 30, 2021
Administrator How Walker Rubber's Glazing Extrusion Was Used at Kings Cross Railway Station Rubber Glazing Seals Used at King Cross Railway Station Did you know that when the Western Concourse at Kings Cross Railway Station in London was re-developed, it was Walker Rubber who manufactured th... Apr 26, 2021
Administrator How to Install a Rubber Fender Installing Rubber Fenders & Buffers Please note, whilst we’ve done our utmost to ensure that the following instructions are accessible and relevant to as many installations as possible – including boa... Apr 1, 2021
Administrator A Buyer's Guide To Rubber EPDM EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a synthetic rubber. Due to its long list of desirable properties, EPDM is a popular material for industrial use. Benefits of EPDM With a wide array of s... Sep 23, 2020
Administrator Three Popular D Fender Uses The D Fender is one of our most popular profiles, D Fenders are manufactured and supplied to the marine and logistic trades where they’re used in a multitude of ways. This type of profile allows for m... Sep 23, 2020
Administrator Improving Your Supply Chain After COVID-19 The shock outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) took the majority of companies in the UK and abroad by surprise. This uncertainty which still surrounds the global economy and the strong potential for mor... Aug 11, 2020
Ivan Sourcing Rubber Purchasing professionals have long enjoyed choosing from a large number of rubber suppliers. In light of the pandemic, practical challenges have reduced the number of suppliers able to communicate and... May 30, 2020
Administrator Trade Counter Closure Walker Rubber has remained open throughout the pandemic and has implemented changes to ensure that we continue supporting customers Following positive feedback, it has become apparent that our Phone a... Mar 20, 2020
Administrator Rubber Sheeting FAQs What is rubber sheet used for? Rubber sheeting products are used extensively across a wide-range of different industrial and commercial sectors. From rubber strip curtains to food grade rubber surface... Jul 16, 2018
Administrator Rubber Extrusion FAQs What is rubber extrusion used for? Common uses for extruded rubber products include; • Boat Fenders and Bumpers • Window Seals • Automotive Trims and Seals • Speed Reductions Strips and Bumps (such as... Jul 16, 2018
