As many of you will have noticed, the UK has been blanketed by snow this week, and in many areas the roads have been brought to a standstill.
Extreme cold doesn’t just affect drivers, schools and businesses; it has a major impact on materials too. In low temperatures, standard elastomers can stiffen, lose flexibility, and even become brittle, leading to seal failures, leaks, and reduced performance in everything from vehicles to infrastructure.
That’s why low-temperature elastomers are so critical. Designed to retain elasticity and resilience well below freezing, they help keep systems moving safely and reliably when conditions are at their toughest.
Our VERMANITE® FFKM, for example, can be tailored for environments from ultra-low temperatures (around –40 °F / about –40 °C).
A timely reminder that material selection isn’t just a specification detail it’s often the difference between failure and function when the temperature turns against us.
Contact us at sales@rubberatkins.com to find out more about our low temperature elastomers.
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When the Temperature Drops, Materials Matter
