Products

Rubber compounds
for a bright future.

We manufacture high-quality rubber and silicone compounds for a wide range of applications across various industries, from automotive and construction to medical, pharmaceutical and food

Specialist for customized elastomer compounds

We transform today's and tomorrow's challenges into high quality materials with the experience of more than 100,000 recipes developed over 75 years of successful R&D, extensive expertise and our passion for innovation. Our development capabilities enable us to adapt our portfolio to meet evolving demands, providing our customers with customized solutions based on our comprehensive knowledge and experience.

Diverse production capacities

Our product range extends from mixer lines for both black and light compounds to rollerhead and calendering systems, as well as extruders and screen units, providing a wide variety of delivery forms.

With our machinery, we can compound high quality batches from small quantities to large deliveries. Depending on the requirements and standards of our customers' area of application, we offer specialized finishing technologies and a variety of delivery forms.

In addition to wigwag sheets, we also offer customized delivery forms such as feeder strips, panels, extruded or calendered sheets, strained roller sheets, silicone profiles and various other forms tailored to meet our customers' processes and needs. These are suitable for various processing methods such as Compression Molding (CM), Transfer Molding (TM) and Injection Molding (IM).

Commitment to quality from raw material selection to final inspection

Our rubber and silicone compounds are of the highest quality. This quality is assured from the start with careful selection and testing of raw materials, through advanced production processes and is completed with thorough final testing of our compounds. The expertise of our staff ensures a high level of quality awareness at every stage.

In our testing laboratory, we carry out physical and chemical material analysis using state-of-the-art testing equipment. This ensures that our products meet the highest quality standards. Our strict quality control in accordance with international norms and standards as well as regular inter-laboratory comparison tests, ensure the test quality of our laboratory, allowing us to offer our customers consistently high quality products.

We offer compounds based on the following polymers

NR

Natural rubber

Why choose NR compounds?

  • Excellent dynamic properties
  • High strength and elasticity
  • Heat resistant up to approximately 80-90 °C
  • Good low-temperature flexibility
  • Low abrasion

Applications
Conveyor belts, belts, hoses, seals, diaphragms, rubber-metal spring elements, buffers, bearings, engine mounts, shoe soles, gloves, construction stators, etc.

NR
IR

Isoprene Rubber

Why choose IR compounds?

  • Heat-resistant up to approximately 80-90 °C
  • Synthetic and latex-free counterpart to NR

Applications
Plugs, pipette caps, seals, diaphragms, etc.

IR
SBR

Styrene-Butadiene Rubber

Why choose SBR compounds?

  • Lower abrasion compared to NR
  • Better heat resistance than NR, up to approximately 100 °C
  • Chemical resistance largely similar to NR

Applications
Shoe soles, cable sheath, seals, hoses, roller covers, conveyor belts, clearing rail, construction stators, etc. 

SBR
BR

Polybutadiene Rubber

Why choose BR compounds?

  • Often blended with NR/SBR to enhance properties, as pure BR compounds are difficult to process
  • Excellent low temperature flexibility

 

Applications
Blended in conveyor belts, V-belts, shoe soles, roller covers, construction stators, etc.

BR
EPDM

Ethylene-Propylene-Dien Rubber

Why EPDM compounds?

  • Heat resistant up to approximately 130 °C
  • Good low-temperature flexibility
  • Excellent insulating properties
  • Good ozone, weather, and aging resistance
  • Good resistance to hot water and steam
  • Good resistance to many organic and inorganic acids, caustic soda, and potassium hydroxide
  • Good resistance to many polar solvents like alcohols, ketones, and esters

Applications
Sealing profiles for doors and trunks, solid seals for windows and headlights, hoses and sealing elements, seals and hoses in washing machines and dishwashers, cable sheath, stators, drinking water applications, etc.

EPDM
IIR

Butyl Rubber

Why choose IIR compounds?

  • Heat resistant up to approximately 130 °C
  • Very low gas permeability
  • Excellent damping properties, low elasticity
  • Good resistance to many organic and inorganic acids and alkalis

Applications
Protective gloves, seals, diaphragms, rubberized fabrics, pipette bulbs, hoses, etc.

IIR
NBR

Nitrile Butadiene Rubber

Why choose NBR compounds?

  • Heat resistant up to approximately 100 °C, short-term up to 120 °C
  • Low gas permeability
  • Good resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbons like propane, butane, gasoline, mineral oils and fats, diesel fuels
  • Low abrasion
  • Cold flexibility highly dependent on ACN content—improved cold flexibility decreases oil resistance and vice versa
  • Moderate ozone, aging, and weather resistance, which can be improved with antioxidants

 Applications
Seals, diaphragms, hoses, roller coverings, conveyor belts, shoe soles, gloves, stators, components in gas appliances and gas supply, etc.

NBR
HNBR

Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber

Why choose HNBR compounds?

  • Good heat resistance up to approximately 150 °C
  • Good oil resistance comparable to NBR types with the same ACN content
  • Good weather and ozone resistance
  • Better chemical resistance compared to NBR, particularly to hydroperoxides and hydrogen sulfide
  • Low abrasion
  • Low gas permeability

Applications
Components with dynamic and abrasive stress under heat and media exposure, such as special seals, V-belts, stators, cables and components in the offshore sector, etc.

HNBR
CR

Polychloroprene Rubber

Why choose CR compounds?

  • Heat resistant up to approximately 110 °C
  • High flame resistance
  • Good to moderate ozone, weather, chemical, and aging resistance
  • Good to moderate oil resistance
  • Low gas permeability
  • Good mechanical properties
  • Good elastic behavior even at low temperatures

Applications
Rubber products requiring high flame resistance as well as good weather, aging and chemical resistance, such as conveyor belts, seals, hoses, roller coverings, linings, bridge bearings, etc.

CR
CSM

Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Rubber

Why choose CSM compounds?

  • Heat resistant up to approximately 120 °C
  • Good ozone and weather resistance
  • High flame resistance
  • Good resistance to oxidizing agents
  • Good resistance to many hot acids and alkalis

Applications
Cable sheath, acid hoses, linings, seals, diaphragms, gloves, roller coatings, etc.

CSM
CPE

Chlorinated Polyethylene

Why choose CPE compounds?

  • High flame resistance
  • Higher UV and ozone resistance compared to non-chlorinated polyethylene
  • Higher resistance to oil, acids, and alkalis than pure polyethylene

Applications
Cable sheathing, hoses, stators, etc.

CPE
CO/ECO

Epichlorohydrin Rubber

Why choose CO/ECO compounds?

  • Heat resistant up to approximately 130 °C
  • Good ozone resistance
  • Good oil resistance
  • Very low gas permeability

Applications
Automotive industry components such as hoses and seals, gas meter diaphragms, roller coverings, etc.

CO/ECO
EU/AU

Polyurethane Rubber

Why choose EU/AU compounds?

  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • High tensile strength
  • High tear resistance
  • Heat resistant up to approximately 120 °C
  • Good resistance to mineral oils and fats
  • Good ozone and aging resistance

Applications
Spinning rolls, transport rollers, buffer stops, etc.

EU/AU
ACM

Polyacrylate Rubber

Why choose ACM compounds?

  • Excellent ozone and weather resistance
  • Very good resistance to many mineral oils and fuels
  • Good heat resistance up to approximately 150 °C

Applications
Seals, O-rings, hoses in the automotive industry, etc.

ACM
AEM

Ethylene Acrylic Rubber

Why choose AEM compounds?

  • Excellent ozone and weather resistance
  • Very good resistance to many mineral oils and fuels, as well as power steering and transmission oils
  • Good heat resistance up to approximately 150 °C
  • Better hydrolysis resistance than ACM

Applications
Primarily in the automotive industry, such as turbocharger hoses, sealing pistons, intake hoses, oil pan seals, cylinder head seals, etc.

AEM
VMQ

Silicone Rubber

Why choose VMQ compounds?

  • Excellent heat resistance up to approximately 220 °C 
    (short-term up to 300 °C)
  • Good low-temperature flexibility
    (special types down to approximately -100 °C)
  • Good resistance to oxygen, ozone, UV radiation
  • Good resistance to aliphatic engine and transmission oils,
    fire-resistant hydraulic fluids of groups HFD-R and HFD-S, as well as glycol-based brake fluids can be achieved with special recipes
  • Can be developed to be highly insulating or highly conductive
  • Flame-retardant formulations possible

Applications
Valves in the food industry, coffee machine seals, transport hoses, dampers, diaphragms, door and window seals in aerospace, roller coverings, etc.

VMQ
FVMQ

Fluorosilicone

Why choose FVMQ compounds?

  • Very good heat resistance up to approximately 200 °C
  • Very good low-temperature flexibility
  • Excellent aging and weather resistance
  • Good resistance to oxygen, mineral oils, synthetic hydraulic fluids, fuels, aromatics and many organic solvents

Applications
Special seals for the automotive and aerospace industries with fuel contact and a wide temperature range

FVMQ
FKM

Fluoroelastomer

Why choose FKM compounds?

  • Excellent heat resistance up to approximately 220 °C
  • Very good resistance to oxygen
  • Very good resistance to mineral oils, hydraulic fluids, aromatics and many organic solvents
  • Very low gas permeability
  • Good resistance to many aggressive media

Applications
Seals, tubes, O-rings and hoses in the automotive and oil industries, as well as in the chemical industry (especially at high temperatures), stators, etc.

FKM
FFKM

Perfluoroelastomer

Why choose FFKM compounds?

  • Excellent heat resistance up to approximately 230 °C for continuous use, short-term up to approximately 300 °C
  • Excellent resistance to a wide range of aggressive media, including acids, bases, solvents and strong oxidizing agents
  • Low gas permeability

Applications
Seals, valves and components in the semiconductor and chemical industries, stators, etc.

 

FFKM

Industries we serve

Automotive

bellow
flexible disc
coupling
absorbing bearing
cylinder head seal
turbocharger hose
fuel tank cap seal

Our commitment to precision and innovation enables us to develop specification-compliant, high-quality rubber compounds for the automotive industry. These include standards like DBL 6038, BMW GS93010, VW 2.8.1, VW TL and delivery specifications of other renowned automotive manufacturers. Our materials also meet the stringent fire safety requirements of FMVSS 302, contributing to a safe and dynamic driving experience.

Rail & train

absorbing bearing
pneumatic valve
wheel damping tyres
brake systems
rib plate
control components
energy supply systems

Our customized compounds help to improve the reliability and safety of rail vehicles. For example, we comply with DIN EN 45545-2, which specifies fire safety requirements for trains. Our damping compounds enhance passenger comfort and contribute to the efficient functioning of braking systems. In addition to the Knorr-Bremse N12002 standard, our compounds also meet various common rail industry specifications.

Construction

cable protection
construction pumps/stators
track pads
vibration bearing
bridge bearing
wire saws
vibrating sieve
dilatation elements

In the construction industry, our high quality elastomer compounds form the basis for durable building components. For example, we comply with DIN EN 1337-3. These compounds are used in construction vibrators and cement pumps for transporting highly abrasive building materials. They play an essential role in ensuring robust construction quality.

Chemical industry

hydraulic seal
valve seal
fittings
diaphragm pump
compensators
printing inks
protective coating

Our specialized compounds for the chemical industry meet regulatory standards, enhance productivity and provide essential properties such as mechanical strength, chemical and temperature resistance. For example, we comply with EN 14241 for chimney gaskets. Moreover, these compounds are suitable for the explosive decompression tests prescribed by Norsok.

Electrical & electronics

wire coating
plug protection
suckers
insulators
sleeves
semiconductors
cable gland
vibration damping

We offer customized compounds that comply with common fire safety standards, create insulation through high-insulating properties and meet current trends through carefully selected raw materials. Our recipes precisely adjust conductivity, ranging from highly insulating to highly conductive, for sensitive applications.

Energy & water supply

drinking water fittings
drinking water seals
Leading Edge Protection (LEP)
pressure tank diaphragms
gas meter diaphragms
heat exchanger seals
slider wedge
water pump
solar systems

Our compounds improve the efficiency, safety and durability of power generation and water supply systems. KRAIBURG Pure (suitable for KTW-BWGL, DIN EN 16421, WRAS and ACS) ensures water quality for drinking water applications. In the gas sector, our well-established portfolio complies with the EN 682, EN 549 and DVGW ZP 5101 standards. In addition, our high-performance KRAIBURG LEP film is used for wind turbine rotor blades in onshore and offshore installations.

Consumer goods

Watch bracelet
sports goods
punch
chainsaws
oven seal
shoe sole
washing mashine seal
bathing cap
binocular cover

Our compounds enhance the properties of consumer goods in all situations. Whether it’s texture, performance or appearance, our PAK- and nitrosamine-free recipes ensure safe use.

Food industry

conveyor belts
transport roller
calf teats
food pump
dairy hose
case lining
filling systems
food stators

Our Fit for Food compound portfolio includes specialized compounds that meet the highest hygiene standards, including BfR Recommendation XXI and FDA compliance. These compounds support food safety and help ensure efficiency and reliability in this sensitive area. They are used, for example, in products such as beer barrel plugs and calf teats, benefiting both humans and animals.

Aerospace

window seals
door seals
cable insulation
sound damping
fuel systems
hydraulic systems
bushing

We offer highly specialized compounds that meet the stringent requirements of this technologically demanding environment, including Airbus and FMS standards. These compounds are used in fuselage seals and in complex engine technologies to enhance safety, reliability and performance efficiency.

Marine

shaft seal
cable gland
fender
stern tube bearing
ballast tank pump

For marine applications, we provide compounds known for their high flame retardance and ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.

Mechanical engineering

trasport roller
drive wheel
bellow
collet
pinch valve
control piston
belts
vibration absorber

In mechanical engineering, we offer compounds that ensure precision and performance in highly demanding machine components. Their durability increases efficiency in this dynamic industry.

Pharmaceuticals & medical devices

diaphragm vacuum pump
protective glove
bellow
pipette bulbs
pharmaceutical stopper
pharmaceutical caps
coating

In this sensitive industry, we provide compounds for use in medical devices and equipment. Our compounds, developed for efficiency, are also used in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Product lines & technologies

KRAIBON®

A thin and innovative rubber foil that bonds with multiple materials to create a hybrid material with enhanced damping, flexibility and adhesion.

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KRAIBURG LEP

A highly specialized film designed to protect the leading edges of wind turbine rotor blades from erosion damage.

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H2

BAM, TÜV, and DVGW certified elastomers for hydrogen applications.

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Gas

Reliable solutions for the gas industry: certified NBR-based compounds.

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Kraiburg Pure

A series of EPDM compounds for applications in cold, warm and hot water applications.

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Fit for Food

A portfolio of compounds specifically developed for use in the food industry.

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