Our capabilities

B.H. Leake & Sons is committed to continual improvement and expansion. If what you require is not listed, please contact us for latest developments.

Roller production

Roller covering

Polymers

Please refer to Polymer Reference Guide.

Vulcanisation

Finishing

Grooving

Polymers

Quick reference guide

A Excellent : B Good : C Average : D Fair : E Poor

  Natural Nitrile Neoprene Hypalon Silicone Poly-urethane EPDM Fluro-elastomer
Hardenss range 20-90 25-90 30-85 50-95 50-80 30-95 65-80 70-75
Max. Service temperature 80c 120c 120c 140c 260c 80-120c 140c 260c
Tear resistance A C B B E A` C C
Abrasion resistance A C C B E A B D
Resistance to denting A C D D A C C C
Ozone resistance E E C A A B A A
Resiliency A C B C A C B C
Load bearing A B B A E A C C
                 
Acids C D C D B D/E A A
Alcohols A A B B B B A D
Caustics C C B D B D/E A A
Esters A E C C C D/E A D
Hydrocarbons (paraffinic) E A C C D B E A
Hydrocarbons (aromatic) E C D D C C D A
Hydrocarbons (chlorinated) E E E E C E E A
Ketones A D C C C E A E
Water A B C C B B A B
                 
Abrasive polishing Icon : Dot   Icon : Dot     Icon : Dot    
Agricultural Icon : Dot         Icon : Dot    
Conveyors Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot
Food industry Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot
Laminating   Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot
Mining/quarry Icon : Dot   Icon : Dot          
Paper & packaging Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot    
Plastics   Icon : Dot   Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot    
Pharmaceuticals   Icon : Dot            
Steel mills rollers Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot   Icon : Dot Icon : Dot  
Textile rollers Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot   Icon : Dot Icon : Dot  
Wood industry Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot Icon : Dot  

Average results shown - specialized polymers available under each heading