NorthStar Elastomers, LLC, manufactures custom blended base rubber compounds and additives, used in the manufacture of adhesives and sealants for a wide range of usage and benefits. These rubber compounds and additives are generally Butyl or PIB based, compatible with NR, SBR, EPDM, PPE, most rubbers, plastics, and asphalt. Aliphatic and napthenic solvents work very well, and we avoid aromatics, polar solvents, silicones and water-based mixtures. See Properties Chart for more Polymer product information.
Industries served: Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, Construction, Military, Utilities
Commercial Uses
- Hot melt adhesives
- Pressure sensitive tapes
- Butyl based Caulks, Sealants, Tapes
- Cable fill and insulation
- Moisture barrier coatings
- Pipeline protection
- Resin extenders and modifiers
- PPE modifiers – injection molding
- Non-tacky elastomeric membrane formers
- High temperature resistant pressure sensitive adhesives
- Modified asphalt – roofing, paving, waterproofing
Major Features & Benefits
- Longer open time for on-line spray – hot melts
- Good tack at lower temperatures
- Longer service life – won’t oxidize and decay (or make end material brittle like duct tape)
- Excellent low pour points
- Good “Slip and Slide”, low to zero
- Working temp range -70̊F to +800̊F
- Cold flow – Pinhole plug
- Many grades low in color, transparent
- Stability, high tack, long life
- Wide range custom variations can be made for specific projects
Contract Manufacturing
- Custom Mixing
- Liquefaction
- Formulations
- Low viscosity to very high viscosity
- Toll Production.
- Packaging, Lab Work, Product Development, Testing
- Mixer capacity 500 – 10,000 lbs.