Neoprene Rubber Sheet Properties

With a high temperature range of up to 220 f neoprene material often goes into the production of industrial seals hoses and gaskets.

Neoprene rubber sheet properties. Resists degradation from sun ozone and weather. Neoprene foam is used in many applications and is produced in either closed cell or open cell form. It is a multifaceted blend consisting of proteins alkaloids starches sugars oils tannins resins and gums that coagulates on exposure to air. These are the inherent characteristics of neoprene.

Basic characteristics of neoprene neoprene polychloroprene is a multipurpose elastomer that has a balanced combination of properties. In its native state neoprene is a very pliable rubber like material with insulating properties similar to rubber or other solid plastics. Ul listed epdm neoprene closed cell rubber blend durafoam dk series dk111 dk2121 dk3131 dk4141 dk5151 ul recognized durafoam dk series closed cell rubber is the only full line of astm sce 41 through sce 45 that is recognized to ul 50 ul 157 ul508 ul 94hf 1 and canadian listing can csa c22 2 no. Please note that information presented here is general to neoprene polymer.

Durometer is the measurement of a particular neoprene sheet rubber s hardness or softness. It s a very heat resistant rubber. The closed cell form is waterproof less compressible and more expensive. Another capability of neoprene rubber that sets it apart from other materials is that it is fire resistant.

By taking these qualities and adding them to a several other compounds a variety of rubber material was soon created that has become ubiquitous in our daily lives. Neoprene rubber can withstand weathering and resists flex cracking. Neoprene was originally intended to serve as an oil resistant substitute for natural rubber but since its invention neoprene s other properties have enabled its use a rubber alternative in a wide range of applications. When used in liners seals and gaskets neoprene brings plenty of chemical and physical properties to the table.

Our rubber products are a proprietary blend of various polymers formulated to meet stated physicals and specifications. The properties and characteristics of manufactured rubber products may vary based on polymer type and formulation.