Overview Key Applications The major use of SBR is in the production of tires, particularly car and lightweight vehicles tires. Today, most of the automotive OEMs are developing vehicles with high performance and durability, resulting in stringent tire performances specifications. Benefits offered by SBR such as low rolling resistance, high traction during braking, low abrasion etc. makes it an ideal material for tire applications. Cold SBR is used for lighter duty tires and other mechanical goods. SBR is neither suitable for truck tire treads nor for elastic thread for golf ball manufacture. Solution SBR is generally more expensive than the e-SBR and is used in Specialty applications. s-SBR consists of rubber with different styrene and vinyl levels both of which raise the Tg and hence the wet grip. This is particularly useful in high-performance radial car tires and motorcycle treads. » View All Available SBR Grades Suitable for Tires Other automotive applications where SBR is blended with other elastomers include belts, hoses, seals, and various extruded and molded items. Non-tire and non-automotive uses of SBR are in industries that require hoses, belts, gaskets, or seals. SBR fulfills the key requirements for these applications like end use and service, trouble-free processability as well as volume cost & availability of raw material. Other applications of SBR include various kinds of solid wheels; roll covers; coated fabrics; and electrical (wire and cable) insulation. The rubber hose is used for lining, insulation or cover which protects from deteriorating. Properties which make SBR suitable material for choice are its abrasion and degradation resistance. SBR is also widely used in footwear (shoe soles). The main requirements for rubber sole compounds are abrasion and flex resistance, hardness, traction, shape retention etc. Suppliers Brands