Advantages
Neoprene is known for its versatility. It provides good resistance to moderate exposure to ozone, sunlight, oxidation, weather, oils, gasoline, greases, solvents, petroleum oils, animal and vegetable oils, compression set, silicone oil, refrigerants, ammonia, carbon dioxide, water, and steam.
The tear resistance is equal to natural rubber at room temperature; at elevated temperatures tear resistance is poor. Resilience and abrasion strength are good.
Limitations
The cost of neoprene is its greatest disadvantage. It is a good multipurpose rubber, but there are other types that offer much better oil, ozone, weather and oxidation resistance at a lower cost when they are used for specific applications. Neoprene has poor resistance to strong oxidizing acids, esters, ketones, chlorinated, aromatic, and nitro hydrocarbons.
Pressure Resistance for Flexible Connectors
0,34 Bar / 5.0 PSI For temperatures up to 90 °C / 195°F. Please see “Operating Pressure Guide” for further information. We recommend using the shortest possible connector for applications where increased pressure and/or high temperature is expected. Please contact us for more information.
Weighing Applications
High volume weight and capacity weighing and dosing applications please see “weighing and dosing guide” for further information.
Chemical Resistance
- CIP resistant (see CIP chemicals guide)
- Cleaning Chemicals (see cleaning guide)
- For a detailed chemical resistance please see our chemical compatibility chart
ATEX & Explosion Safety
No available data.
