Chutex 40 Skirting Rubber for Conveyor & Mining Applications

Industrial Experts supplies Chutex 40 Skirting Rubber for conveyor sealing, dust containment and wear-control applications where a soft, flexible and abrasion-resistant rubber is required.

Based on a premium natural rubber compound at approximately 40 Shore A hardness, Chutex 40 is designed to maintain close contact with moving conveyor belts while resisting repeated flexing, wear and tearing. This makes it particularly useful around loading zones and transfer points where material spillage and airborne dust need to be controlled.

Chutex 40 can be supplied as rubber sheet, conveyor skirting strips, cut lengths and custom-cut components. Industrial Experts can also prepare strips and shapes to suit maintenance, OEM and site-specific conveyor requirements, with supply available throughout Australia.

What Is Chutex 40 Skirting Rubber?

Chutex 40 is a soft natural rubber material developed for applications that need a combination of flexibility, strength and abrasion resistance. Its low hardness allows the skirting to deflect against a conveyor belt and maintain a practical seal without requiring excessive contact pressure.

For conveyor systems, this flexibility helps the skirt follow small variations in belt position and loading conditions. Correctly adjusted skirting can assist with containing conveyed material at the transfer zone while limiting unnecessary belt contact.

Key Features & Benefits

• Soft 40 +/- 5 Shore A hardness for flexible belt contact
• Natural rubber construction with high elasticity
• High tensile strength and elongation for demanding service
• Good resistance to cutting, tearing and repeated flexing
• Strong abrasion resistance for conveyor and bulk-material applications
• Suitable for loading points, transfer zones and containment sealing
• Pink colour assists visual identification of the premium grade
• Can be supplied as sheet, strips, cut lengths and custom components

Conveyor Skirting for Material & Dust Containment

Conveyor transfer points are exposed to impact, movement and continual material flow. A skirting material needs enough compliance to follow the belt while remaining durable enough to resist edge wear and tearing.

Chutex 40 is suited to use as a flexible containment skirt along conveyor loading and transfer sections. When installed and adjusted correctly, the rubber can help reduce material escaping from the belt line and can support improved dust control around the transfer area.

The softer compound is especially useful where a rigid or harder skirting material may place excessive load on the belt or struggle to maintain contact across minor belt-level variations.

Mining, Quarrying & Bulk Handling Applications

Chutex 40 is well suited to bulk-material systems where flexible sealing and wear resistance are required. Typical uses include:

• Conveyor loading-zone skirting
• Transfer-point sealing
• Dust-containment skirts and curtains
• Chute and hopper sealing edges
• Wear curtains and flexible barriers
• General mine-site conveyor maintenance
• Custom rubber strips, pads and flexible wear components

Application suitability depends on the conveyed material, belt speed, contact pressure, temperature and operating environment. For severe impact, fire-resistant, oil-resistant or other specialised duties, a different skirting grade may be required.

Why 40 Shore A Matters for Conveyor Skirting

Skirting rubber that is too hard can be less compliant against the conveyor belt, while material that is too soft may wear or deform too quickly in some installations. Chutex 40 is formulated around a soft 40 Shore A hardness to provide a useful balance between belt conformity and mechanical durability.

The correct installation pressure remains important: the skirt should seal effectively without being forced excessively into the belt surface.

Typical Technical Properties

Property	Typical / Reference Value	Test Method
Polymer	Natural Rubber (NR)	–
Colour	Pink	–
Specific Gravity	1.05	ASTM D297
Hardness	40 +/- 5 Shore A	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength	18 MPa minimum	ASTM D412
Elongation at Break	550% minimum	ASTM D412
Abrasion Loss	95 mm3 maximum @ 5 N	ASTM D5963
Tear Strength	60 N/mm minimum	ASTM D624
Temperature Range	-20 C to +70 C	–

Note: These are reference values for the Chutex 40 grade. Final published specifications should be checked against the material certification or supplier documentation for the stock being supplied.

Available Sheet & Strip Options

Chutex 40 is available in a range of thicknesses and widths for conveyor, wear and maintenance applications. Reference sheet thicknesses include 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 9, 12, 16, 19 and 25 mm, with standard sheet widths typically 1200 mm and selected grades available at 1500 mm width.

Pre-cut conveyor skirting strips can also be supplied in common widths, or cut to project dimensions. Availability should be confirmed at the time of quotation.

Custom Cut Chutex 40 Strips & Components

Industrial Experts can convert sheet material into site-ready rubber components. Depending on the design, we can assist with:

• Straight conveyor skirting strips
• Custom widths and cut lengths
• Rubber pads and wear strips
• Bolt-hole and slot patterns
• Custom gasket and seal shapes
• Replacement parts manufactured from drawings, DXF files or samples

For quotation, provide the thickness, width, length, quantity and any hole, slot, bevel or profile requirements.

Chutex 40 vs Standard Skirting Rubber

Chutex 40 is intended for customers who need a softer premium skirting grade with strong abrasion, tear and elongation properties. Standard general-purpose skirting may be suitable for less demanding duties, while Chutex 40 can be considered where improved flexibility, belt conformity and wear performance are priorities.

Ordering Information

To help us quote the correct Chutex 40 product, please provide:

• Required thickness
• Strip width or sheet size
• Roll or cut length
• Quantity
• Conveyor or equipment application
• Any holes, slots, bevels or custom profile
• Operating temperature and material being conveyed

Why Choose Industrial Experts?

Custom cutting capability – We can supply sheet material or convert it into strips, pads, gaskets and custom parts.

Mining and industrial focus – Our product range is suited to conveyor maintenance, sealing and wear-control requirements.

Drawing or sample based manufacture – Send a DXF, drawing, dimensions or an existing sample for review.

Australia-wide supply – Products and custom-cut components can be supplied to customers across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hardness is Chutex 40 skirting rubber?

The reference grade is 40 +/- 5 Shore A, providing a soft and flexible sealing edge for conveyor applications.

What is Chutex 40 made from?

Chutex 40 is based on natural rubber (NR), selected for elasticity, abrasion resistance and strong mechanical properties.

Where is Chutex 40 commonly used?

Typical uses include conveyor loading and transfer points, dust containment, flexible skirts, chute or hopper sealing edges and general bulk-material handling.

Can you cut Chutex 40 into custom strips?

Yes. Industrial Experts can supply custom widths, lengths and cut components to suit drawings or site dimensions, subject to material availability.

Is Chutex 40 suitable for every conveyor?

No single skirting material suits every duty. Temperature, conveyed media, belt speed, abrasion level, fire requirements and chemical exposure should be considered before selection.

Do you supply Chutex 40 Australia-wide?

Yes. Industrial Experts can supply sheet, skirting strips and custom-cut components throughout Australia.