For more than 50 years, ARTEMIS Kautschuk- und Kunststoff-Technik GmbH of Hannover, Germany has been one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium elastomer components for demanding industrial applications. As part of the internationally recognized JÄGER Group, ARTEMIS develops and manufactures advanced rubber products used in industries ranging from agriculture and environmental technology to energy, industrial automation, mechanical engineering, and precision manufacturing. The company's commitment to innovation has resulted in more than 100 patents, while its production facilities operate under internationally certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management systems, reflecting its dedication to manufacturing excellence, consistency, and sustainability.
The Artemis Intercontinental No.66 is the company's premium K55-profile tournament rail cushion, engineered to deliver the speed, consistency, and accuracy demanded by professional players, table manufacturers, billiard associations, and experienced table mechanics worldwide. Although officially designated Intercontinental No.66, this model features the K55 rail profile, making it compatible with pool tables designed to use K55 cushions.
Unlike many economy rail rubbers made from lower-grade synthetic compounds, Artemis cushions are manufactured primarily from premium natural rubber using the exclusive BIBA RED compound with a hardness of 40 Shore A. Proprietary additives provide exceptional rebound speed, consistent elasticity, superior resilience, and outstanding resistance to ageing, helping preserve professional playing characteristics for many years.
Each cushion incorporates two integrated cotton fabric reinforcement layers, which are molded directly into the rubber during a precision heated compression molding process. This construction provides outstanding dimensional stability, improved adhesive bonding, and remarkably consistent rebound characteristics along the entire length of every rail.
Every individual cushion is assigned its own production serial number, ensuring complete manufacturing traceability and quality assurance.
The set includes six 48-inch (122 cm) rail cushions. While supplied at the standard length for 9-foot pool tables, the cushions are easily trimmed during installation to fit 7-foot, 8-foot, 8-foot Oversize (Pro 8), bar box, commercial, and coin-operated pool tables that use the K55 rail profile.
Whether restoring a tournament table, upgrading a commercial installation, or building a premium custom table, Artemis Intercontinental No.66 delivers the precision, consistency, durability, and professional-level performance trusted throughout the billiard industry.
Product features:
- Premium German Tournament Rail Rubber – Genuine Artemis Intercontinental No.66 rail cushions manufactured in Germany by ARTEMIS Kautschuk- und Kunststoff-Technik GmbH, a member of the internationally recognized JÄGER Group and a global leader in advanced elastomer engineering since 1975
- Universal K55 Rail Cushion Profile – Precision-engineered K55 rail cushion supplied as 48-inch (122 cm) cushions. Designed for standard 9-foot pool tables and easily trimmed during installation to fit 7 ft, 8 ft, 8 ft Oversize (Pro 8), bar box, commercial, and coin-operated pool tables that use the K55 rail profile.
- Exclusive BIBA RED Natural Rubber Compound – Manufactured primarily from premium natural rubber using Artemis' proprietary BIBA RED formulation with 40 Shore A hardness, delivering exceptional rebound consistency, fast cue ball response, outstanding resilience, and excellent resistance to ageing
- Dual Cotton Fabric Reinforcement – Every cushion incorporates two integrated cotton fabric reinforcement layers molded directly into the rubber, providing superior dimensional stability, improved adhesive bonding, and uniform rebound characteristics throughout the entire rail
- Tournament-Level Performance – Engineered to deliver fast, lively, and highly consistent rebound angles with professional-grade speed and accuracy trusted by table manufacturers, billiard associations, tournament venues, and experienced mechanics worldwide
- Precision German Manufacturing – Produced using heated compression molding to create a synchronized internal structure that delivers uniform playing characteristics from one end of the cushion to the other
- Individually Serialized – Every Artemis cushion receives its own production serial number for complete manufacturing traceability and quality assurance
- Excellent Ageing Resistance – Premium natural rubber and proprietary additives help maintain elasticity, rebound speed, and tournament playing characteristics significantly longer than conventional rail rubber
- Complete Professional Set – Includes six premium 48-inch rail cushions required to rebuild one complete pool table
- Manufactured Under Internationally Certified Quality Systems – Produced in Germany under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management certified manufacturing systems
Product Specifications:
- Brand: Artemis
- Manufacturer: ARTEMIS Kautschuk- und Kunststoff-Technik GmbH
- Product Name: Intercontinental No.66
- Rail Cushion Profile: K55
- Application: Pool Table Rail Cushion Rubber
- Compatible Table Sizes: 7 ft, 8 ft, 8 ft Oversize (Pro 8), and 9 ft pool tables using the K55 rail profile
- Installation: Cushions are supplied in 48-inch lengths and trimmed during installation to fit the required table size
- Quantity: Set of 6 Rail Cushions
- Length (Each Cushion): 48 in (122 cm)
- Material: Premium Natural Rubber
- Rubber Compound: BIBA RED
- Hardness: 40 Shore A
- Reinforcement: Dual Integrated Cotton Fabric Layers
- Color: Orange
- Performance Grade: Tournament / Professional
- Individual Serial Number: Yes
- Ageing Resistance: Excellent
- Net Weight: 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)
- Country of Manufacture: Germany
- Quality Management: Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
- Energy Management: Manufactured under ISO 50001:2018 certified energy management system
- Package Includes: Six (6) Artemis Intercontinental No.66 K55 Pool Table Rail Cushions
