Ribbed smoked sheet, grade 3
RSS3
RSS3 (Ribbed Smoked Sheet 3) is a widely used natural rubber grade known for its good elasticity, durability and cost-effectiveness.
- Type
- Ribbed smoked sheet
- Grading
- Visual — Green Book RSS3
- Supplied as
- Pressed sheet bales
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01Overview
Why manufacturers choose RSS3
It is commonly used in tire manufacturing, industrial components, footwear and automotive applications, offering reliable performance across industries. With its balanced strength and flexibility, RSS3 delivers long-lasting, high-quality rubber while maintaining affordability.
Balanced strength & flexibility
RSS3 provides moderate tensile strength, flexibility and durability, making it suitable where impact absorption, stretchability and resilience are essential. It performs well under mechanical stress, ensuring reliable performance in industrial and automotive uses.
Quality at the right price
As a more affordable grade of natural rubber, RSS3 balances quality and price — a preferred choice for tire manufacturing, conveyor belts, footwear and general industrial applications. Its versatile properties adapt to a wide range of end-use products.
With its balanced strength, elasticity and durability, RSS3 is a preferred choice for industries requiring versatile, high-performance and cost-effective natural rubber.
02Grading criteria
RSS3 at a glance
Ribbed smoked sheets are graded visually under the International Standards of Quality and Packing for Natural Rubber Grades (the “Green Book”).
- Dry, strong sheets for versatile, general-purpose use
- Slight blemishes in colour and small bubbles are permitted
- Small specks of bark are permitted
- Free of rust, blisters, sand, dirty packing and other foreign matter
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03Applications
Where it performs.
RSS3 is trusted across a wide range of end-use products.
- Tire manufacturing
- Industrial components
- Footwear
- Automotive applications
- Conveyor belts
- Adhesives
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