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What is Neoprene?

Rich-Rubber manufactures neoprene components alongside other materials. We produce diverse items, including bellows and boots, in this versatile polymer possessing numerous beneficial properties. Its added advantages encompass high resilience with minimal compression set; inherent flame resistance; easy formulation of sulphur-free compounds; and general resistance to animal/vegetable oils, moderate chemicals, fats, greases, and many oils/solvents. Neoprene is generally vulnerable to strong oxidizing acids, esters, ketones, and chlorinated aromatic/nitro hydrocarbons.

What Rubber Parts & Products Does Rich-Rubber Supply in Neoprene?

We supply these Neoprene Rubber Parts and Products:

• Rubber Bumpers
• Rubber Bushings
• Rubber Connectors
• Rubber Gaskets
• Rubber Grommets
• Rubber Seals
• Rubber Sleeve
• Rubber Valve

Neoprene Characteristics

What are the Common Characteristics of Neoprene?

• Common Names:  Neoprene
• ASTM D2000 Classification:  BC, BE
• Military (MIL-STD 417）:  SC, MIL-C-8603
• SAE Standard:  AMS3209
• Chemical Definition:  Polychloroprene

General Characteristics

What are the General Characteristics of Neoprene?

• Durometer Range:  20 – 95
• Tensile Range (P.S.I.):  500 – 3000
• Elongation (Max. %):  600
• Compression Set:  Good
• Resilience – Rebound:  Excellent
• Abrasion Resistance:  Excellent
• Tear Resistance:  Good
• Solvent Resistance:  Fair
• Oil Resistance:  Fair
• Low Temperature Usage:  10° to -50°
• High Temperature Usage:  up to 250°
• Aging Weather – Sunlight:  Good
• Adhesion to Metals:  Good to Excellent

For more information about Neoprene parts and products, please contact Rich-Rubber today!