Chloroprene (CR)
Chloroprene, also called neoprene, polychloroprene, and CR rubber. The material does not excel in any unique way except that it endures most challenges well. With good outside resisting properties, a good thermal resistance, good mechanical traits such as elasticity and flexibility as well as a conditional oil resistance the material is to be considered an allround gasketing material when no extreme requirements are needed.
Chloroprene rubber is a very common industrial rubber that is used for a great variety of products for traditional industry. The material is produced into gaskets, seals, seal strips and cable-throughs.
The material is well suited as an electrical insulation because of its insulating properties and posing small fire-hazards because of its low flammability rate. Commonly used in enclosures, as seal strips in cabinets and traditional mechanical industrial products.
Historically the chloroprene rubber the first real functioning synthetic rubber material that’s been invented the year 1930 under the name Neoprene by the company DuPont. Before Neoprene only para- or natural rubber was used that’s recovered from rubber trees. There was concern for the production rate and the unreliable supply chain because of the rubber trees limited production capacity. Rubber was in huge demand for the continuously growing automotive industry and there was concern for the potential shortage of the raw-material.
Materials: EPDM, Chloroprene, Nitrile, SBR, Silicone, Viton®
Temperature range: -60°C – 275°C
Hardness: 40 – 80 sh
Fire resistance: UL-94
Materials: EPDM, Chloroprene, Nitrile, SBR, Silicone, Viton®
Temperature range: -60°C – 275°C
Hardness: 40 – 80 sh
Fire resistance: UL-94
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