Exhibit 23.1


                         Consent of Independent Auditors


         We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Interests of
Named Experts and Counsel" in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No.
333-00000) pertaining to the Rogers Corporation Global Stock Ownership Plan For
Employees and to the incorporation by reference therein, of our reports dated:
(1) February 1, 2001, except as to Note L, as to which the date is February 7,
2001, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Rogers
Corporation incorporated by reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the
year ended December 31, 2000, and (2) March 23, 2001, with respect to the
schedule of Rogers Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the
year ended December 31, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




                                                     /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

                                                     ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Providence, Rhode Island
April 24, 2001