In November, Polymax sponsored the PhD student research showcase at the School of Engineering and Materials Science at the Queen Mary University of London. Our Head of Marketing, Julia Strudwick, spent the day at the Industrial Liaison Forum, meeting the students before presenting the award to three winners. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the current research projects in development across the faculty with almost 80 students participating in the poster competition. The students exhibited their work in the prestigious ‘Octagon’ hall which is used for a variety of events and graduation ceremonies. The winners were selected by a panel of judges made up with academics from the Materials Engineering, Bioengineering and Aerospace Engineering divisions. Continue reading →

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.

Rubber flooring installation is a specialist job and we always recommend hiring a professional floor fitter. At The National Institute of Carpet and Floor Layers, you’ll be able to find a fully-qualified fitter near you. However, if you are fitting the flooring yourself we provide a comprehensive Flooring Guide for both rolls and tiles. Continue reading →

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 →

Please contact us if you require any advice from our sales engineers, we are here to help. Call 01420 550597 or email [email protected].

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.

Due to an increase in the demand for sponge O-rings we've developed a way to effectively vulcanise and bond extruded cord. This is great news for anyone who has been using our solid or sponge cords to create custom sized O-rings, as our heat and pressure vulcanisation process creates a far superior join then just using adhesive.

We can join any of our extruded cords larger then 1.5mm diameter and 18.5mm inner diameter. Continue reading →

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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 is available to buy online with 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.