Manfrotto clamp plate non-slip rubber backing

Hi. Does anyone know what sort of rubber backing is on their plates (like the 200PL quick release plate)? It is about 2mm thick.

Is there a roughly equivalent product (maybe adhesive backed) that could be attached to metal to give a strong non-slip surface?

Just a guess, but I'd imagine that it's some type of neoprene compound. Neoprene tends to hold its elasticity, and is not affected as much by heat and cold.

You might try a Google search for sheets of adhesive backed neoprene. McMaster-Carr also has it in stock in various dimensions.

McMaster-Carr

I believe neoprene is fairly dense. And, I'm sure it comes in various densities, depending on the needed application.

I've used it to create my own camera plate mounts. It has always come back to its original dimensions, within limits. It was one of the first polymers.

I don't believe that any of the more modern "rubbers" are actual natural rubber anyway. Natural rubber, even treated, eventually hardens and becomes brittle.

Yes I understand and will try it.

Manfrotto R501,47 Rubber Pads for 501PL Quick-Release R501,47

I have used cork based gasket material, available from about any auto parts store. Cork chunks are embedded in a black, rubbery binder. It can be attached with Pliobond adhesive.

It won't really keep the camera from slipping. It's mostly there to keep the plate from scratching the camera when it slips.

I have used cork based gasket material, available from about any auto parts store. Cork chunks are embedded in a black, rubbery binder. It can be attached with Pliobond adhesive.

 

It won't really keep the camera from slipping. It's mostly there to keep the plate from scratching the camera when it slips.

I have some older Bogen/Manfrotto hex plates, and they're convered in a similar cork-based material. They've held up quite well over the years, and they still have resiliency.

I believe you can get sheets of the cork compound with an adhesive on the back.