Corrugated Rubber Sheet

Quick Answer: The Corrugated Rubber Sheet is a flat rubber sheet with parallel ribs moulded into its surface. A corrugated rubber sheet gives grip and drainage on benches, draining boards and floors, and cushions glassware and apparatus placed on it.

What the Ribs Add

A plain rubber sheet grips well when dry, but a film of water turns it slippery and leaves wet glassware sitting in a puddle. Ribs change that: liquid runs into the grooves, the raised ridges stay in contact with whatever rests on them, and air reaches the underside of upturned beakers so they drain and dry. The same ribbed profile gives better footing on floors near sinks, wash-up areas or equipment that drips.

Corrugated sheet is usually cut from a larger piece to fit a bench section, shelf or floor area. It can be laid loose so it lifts out for cleaning, which matters in labs where spills must be washed away rather than left under a mat. Compared with the smooth laboratory rubber sheet, it trades a flat, even surface for grip and drainage; the rubber laboratory mat is the choice for a defined bench-top pad.

Rubber is not heat-proof and is attacked by many organic solvents, so the sheet belongs in wet and general areas, not under hot plates or in solvent handling zones.

Specifications

Applications

• Lining draining areas beside lab sinks so glassware dries on the ridges
• Anti-slip matting on floors near wash-up stations and water baths
• Bench and shelf liners under bottles and apparatus to reduce sliding and breakage
• Cushioned surfaces for workshop tools and equipment trolleys

Fitting & Care

• Cut with a sharp utility knife against a straight edge, in several light passes.
• Lay it with the ribs running towards the sink or drain so water flows away.
• Lift and wash the sheet regularly with detergent and water, and let it dry before relaying.
• Keep it away from heat sources, solvents and strong oxidisers, which harden or swell rubber.

Why Choose LabEquip

Corrugated sheet is ordered by school and college labs, prep rooms and workshops fitting out wet areas and benches. LabEquip lists it under General Lab Products; share the area to be covered on the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose corrugated rather than plain rubber sheet?

Ribs let water drain away and keep items resting on dry ridges, so the surface stays grippy when wet. Plain sheet is better where a flat, even surface is needed, such as for cutting gaskets.

Can it go under a hot plate?

No. Rubber softens and can scorch or give off fumes when heated. Place hot plates and burners on a heat-resistant bench or tile, and keep the sheet for cold and wet areas.

How do I cut corrugated rubber sheet neatly?

Mark the line, lay a steel straight edge along it and make several light passes with a sharp knife rather than one hard cut. Cutting along a groove gives the neatest edge parallel to the ribs.

Is the sheet resistant to acids?

General-purpose rubber tolerates water and dilute acids and alkalis well. Concentrated oxidising acids and many organic solvents attack it, so wipe up such spills promptly and rinse the sheet.

Which way should the ribs run on a draining board?

Run the ribs downhill towards the sink or drain. Water then flows along the grooves instead of pooling across them.

Can it be used as floor matting?

Yes, in wet areas such as wash-up stations, where the ribs improve footing. Choose a thickness suited to foot traffic and make sure the edges lie flat so they are not a trip hazard.

Last Updated: September 2026