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J-Flex – for custom-made, fabricated rubber sleeves in premium grade elastomers.

Whatever your requirements, J-Flex can help you with our superb range of fabricated rubber sleeves which includes:

  • Mandrel Built Rubber Sleeves
  • Hand Fabricated Rubber Sleeves
  • Moulded Convoluted Sleeves and Bellows
  • High Frequency Welded Polyurethane
  • Stitched (sewn) Connectors

Any of the above fabricated components can be made to your specific requirements quick and efficiently.

Mandrel Built Rubber Sleeves

These consist of a seamless rubber tube produced with a smooth seamless inner surface and bandage-finished outer cover.

A full range of Mandrel-Built Rubber Sleeves ranging from 1¼” up to 24” diameter and 1/8” to 1” wall thickness are available from stock in a variety of materials including Para and White Food Quality Natural and Neoprene. Other rubber compounds are available on request.

Hand Fabricated Rubber Sleeves

Hand-Fabricated Sleeves are produced from rubber sheet material and are manufactured with either a butt or overlap joint. Each sleeve can be produced to any given dimensions in the following materials which are White Food Quality FDA Approved Rubbers. Flanges can also be incorporated into the design.

  • Neoprene
  • Natural
  • EPDM
  • Silicone
  • Redline
  • Nitrile

Moulded Convoluted Sleeves and Bellows

Supplied in either FDA approved Food Quality Natural or Neoprene Rubbers, along with red Natural rubber. Sizes start from 4” up to 10” diameter at 2” intervals. Other materials available to order include EPDM and Silicone.

We also have tooling to produce a range of single convoluted Silicone Rubber Bellows in sizes 3”, 4”, 6”, 8” and 10” – see the available JF 1000 datasheet download below.

High Frequency Welded Polyurethane

As with fabricated rubber sleeves, any shape and design can be achieved with high frequency welded polyurethane in clear and opaque PU.

Stitched (Sewn) Connectors

Any design of flexible connector including sleeves, double-flanged, conical and offset connectors are available in a variety of materials including Polyurethane coated nylon, PVC polyester, Needlefelt, Rubber proofed nylons, cottons and various glasscloths.

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Why buy from J-Flex?

If you are looking for a friendly and helpful industrial rubber products supplier, with great product knowledge and excellent customer service, then you’re in the right place. We supply a vast range of quality items including rubber sheet and an array of fabrications made from premium grade elastomers including silicone and Viton™ - many of which are available for next day delivery. With over 35 years operating experience, J‑Flex is the preferred supplier of industrial rubber products - providing engineered rubber components and specialist rubber sheetings you can trust. Whether you are looking for silicone sheets, rubber mouldings, gaskets, sleeves, extrusions, bellows, fabrications, rubber sealants or adhesives -including Viton™ sheets and sealants, J‑Flex can help. You'll find our Accreditations, Approvals, Certifications and Compliance​ information here.