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How Self-Healing Cutting Mats Work | Guide to Choosing the Right Mat
Featured5 December 2025

How Self-Healing Cutting Mats Work | Guide to Choosing the Right Mat

If you’re cutting, trimming or shaping materials, a self-healing mat keeps your work accurate and your surfaces protected. A quick guide to how they work and what to look for.

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Why Koolshield™ is Changing the Game for Thermal Strip Curtains

19 August 2025

Why Koolshield™ is Changing the Game for Thermal Strip Curtains

Koolshield™ is redefining what strip curtains can do. Up to 3× better insulation than standard PVC, built for energy savings and performance in tough environments.

How to stop ice build-up at cold store entryways

1 August 2025

How to stop ice build-up at cold store entryways

Ice forming at cold store doors isn’t just a nuisance — it’s a safety hazard, a maintenance cost, and a silent energy thief. Left untreated, it leads to slippery floors, damaged stock, and a constant battle to maintain temperature control.

Choosing the Right Cutting Mat for Your Workplace – A Practical Guide

30 June 2025

Choosing the Right Cutting Mat for Your Workplace – A Practical Guide

Discover the difference between self-healing and silicone cutting mats. This quick guide explains the benefits of each and helps you choose the right mat for your workplace.

PVC Rolls: When, Where and Why to Use Them in Industrial Settings

21 April 2025

PVC Rolls: When, Where and Why to Use Them in Industrial Settings

Looking to install or replace industrial strip curtains? Learn when and where to use PVC rolls, what types are available, and how to choose the right one for your environment.

Decades of Expertise: The Knowledge Behind Crystal Rubber

6 March 2025

Decades of Expertise: The Knowledge Behind Crystal Rubber

When you buy from Crystal Rubber, you're not just getting a product – you're benefiting from over 30 years of industry experience. Founders Chris and Alan have built a reputation for delivering high-quality industrial hoses, couplings, gaskets, and bespoke rubber and plastic solutions to businesses across the UK.

Rubber Strip Types Explained: Nitrile, EPDM & Neoprene Compared

28 February 2025

Rubber Strip Types Explained: Nitrile, EPDM & Neoprene Compared

Struggling to choose between EPDM, Neoprene or Nitrile rubber strips? Here’s a breakdown of what each one does best and where to use them.

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