We now sell over 6,300 oil seals on our website! Lip seals or rotary shaft seals are vital components for all types of engineering machinery. As a result, we've created a guide our guide to help you choose the correct seal for your application, you can then continue to our new Oil Seal section to make your purchase.

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The Polymax team would like to wish all of our customers a Happy Diwali!

May your year be filled with meaningful moments of love, light and happiness. 

Earlier this year we launched a new mud flap printing service for our range of rubber mudguards with a great response from our customers. So we've put together a little more information about our printing capabilities to help you get the best results out of your design.

"We were very impressed with the quality of the print on the mud flaps. Although its early days at the moment the print seems to be wearing extremely well. The quality of the rubber also exceeded my expectations." - North Farm Horton. Continue reading →

With hundreds of wheel chocks on the market, how do you decide what is best for you? Well, 'No Chock Fits All' and the safety of your vehicle depends on multiple factors. So always follow your vehicle manufacturers guidelines and thoroughly test your new chocks before using them long term. To help you in the right direction, here are some general rules to help you choose the right chock.

New to installing D Fenders? Don't worry, whilst every boat and yacht is different there are some standard fitting recommendations. Whether you are replacing an existing rub rail or starting from scratch, this step by step guide should help you get the best results for your new fender. Continue reading →

Commercial Gym Flooring

For the last 40 years Polymax have manufactured and supplied commercial gym flooring to leisure centres, gyms and fitness studios across the world. We know exactly what it takes to create a flooring solution that will withstand the toughest workouts time and time again. So before you purchase your matting online here is a short guide to make sure you get the best value for your money.

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As the company updates its resources we've updated our site safety and fender product range with over 200 new products. Every item featured has full pricing and technical drawings. Best of all, we are releasing a brand new product catalogue for each section, packed with all the information you need to make a hassle free purchase.

Every section has been updated so check your favourite items and see if we've added new products. In a hurry? Here are some of the highlights.

The correct adhesive is a crucial first step to ensure great durability and the best quality finish for your brand new flooring. However, this is a specialist job so please ensure you follow the manufacturer's instructions exactly. For further recommendations read our flooring guide and contact us if you have questions.

The type of adhesive you are looking to use depends upon the application and type of flooring. We would generally recommend the following...

Perfect for any dry space such as a garage, office or hallway.

This article will outline the main differences between Aflas® vs Viton® O-rings. Customers typically request FKM or FFKM for harsher working conditions. However, choosing a lesser known compound can save a lot of money in the long term. Aflas® is a member of the fluoroelastomer family based on an alternating copolymer of TFE and propylene (FEPM). Introduced by the Asahi Glass Ltd under the name AFLAS®, just 5 years after the invention of FKM, in 1975. The unique polymer structure of Aflas® offers properties with a continuous working temperature of 200°C and a maximum peak exposure temperature of 205°C, with outstanding chemical resistance.  Continue reading →

Difference between MQ, VMQ, PMQ and FVMQ

Silicone rubber is known by several terms which can lead to misinterpretation. Firstly, the ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) uses the abbreviations of MQ, VMQ, PMQ and FVMQ. Conversely, ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) uses its own designations of GE, FC, FE and FK. For this reason, we will explain the structural differences indicated by these terms and the unique properties they provide.

Silicone is the preferred material for use with food, medical and aerospace industries due to its great flexibility, thermal stability, low toxicity, resistance to oxygen, ozone and UV, as well resistance to microbiological growth. It offers the widest temperature range of all O-ring materials from -55°C to 200°C as standard, with specially compounded versions ranging from -115°C to +232°C.