Neoprene (CR) : + Good oil and petroleum base solvent resistance. Good weathering and ozone resistance. Neoprene may be blended with SBR rubber to achieve an economically priced sheet for moderately oil resistant applicants.
- Poor resistance to degreaser solvents. Content levels of neoprene can vary widely. Application problems may occur when using blended or commercial grades of neoprene sheet of unknown quality levels in contact with oil, solvents and fuels. Where high oil or fuel resistance is required, the fabricator and user need to specify one of the following:
an ASTM call-out
a military specification
an ASTM-specified oil resistance level based on an ASTM test
(5) Butyl : + Excellent resistance to acid and alkali. Excellent weathering properties and heat resistance. Excellent electrical resistance. Low permeability to air.
- Poor resistance fuels, solvents, oil and hydrocarbons. Cold weather properties are fair.
Material Specification :
60±5 Durometer
Average Tensile 1200 lbs. PSI
Average Elongation 300%
Temperature Range -40°F to +225°F
Plate Finish (Fabric Finish Special Order)
No Powder
Specific Gravity 1.6
Note : Other thickness, width, and or lengths are available. A cutting charge applies to less than a full roll.
(10) EPDM : + Excellent resistance to ozone, sunlight and oxygen. Excellent resistance to acid, alkali and ketones. Excellent heat resistance and aging.
- Poor resistance to fuels, oils and alcohols.
Material Specification :
60±5 Durometer
Average Tensile 1000 lbs. PSI
Average Elongation 350%
Temperature Range -40°F to +220°F
Plate Finish (Fabric Finish Special Order)
No Powder
Specific Gravity 1.5
Note : Other thickness, width, and or lengths are available. A cutting charge applies to less than a full roll.
Nitrile (NBR) : + Excellent resistance to oils, solvents and fuels. Resistant to a broader range of aromatic hydrocarbons than neoprene. Nitrile may be blended with SBR rubber to achieve an economically priced sheet or moderately oil resistant applications.
- Application problems may occur when using Nitrite of unknown quality levels in extreme oil-resistance applications or in contact with fuels and solvents.
Content levels of nitrite can vary widely. Where oil or fuel resistance is required, the fabricator and user need to specify one of the following:
an ASTM call-out
a military specification
an ASTM-specified oil-resistance level based on an ASTM test (e.g. oil swell)
Natural rubber : + Good gasket material due to excellent physical properties such as resilience, tear strength and wear resistance. Natural rubber is used effectively as sand and shot blast curtain material because of it's high abrasion resistance and resilience.
- Deteriorates when exposed to oils, fuels, solvents, and hydraulic fluids. Poor resistance to sunlight, ozone and oxygen.
(4) Silicone : + Excellent properties for both hot and cold temperature extremes. Excellent weathering properties and resists ozone and oxygen attract. Long service life can be expected at 200 to 400.
- Poor resistance to oils, fuels and hydrocarbons. Fair performance when exposed to acids, alkalis and solvents. Physical properties (tensile, abrasion, tear and cut growth) are fair.
Material Specification :
60±5 Durometer
Average Tensile 725 lbs. PSI
Average Elongation 200%
Temperature Range -67°F to +340°F
Plate Finish (Fabric Finish Special Order)
No Powder
Specific Gravity 1.25
Note : Other thickness, width, and or lengths are available. A cutting charge ...
Styrene-Butadiene (SBR) : + Good abrasion resistance and excellent impact and cut-and-gouged resistance. Can be compounded for use as skirt board rubber, lining rubber, conveyor belt covers, tires and other extremely demanding applications. Used as gasket material and as an economical general purpose sheet.
- Not suited for use with oils, fuels. solvents, or hydraulic fluids.
Styrene-Butadiene (SBR) : + Good abrasion resistance and excellent impact and cut-and-gouged resistance. Can be compounded for use as skirt board rubber, lining rubber, conveyor belt covers, tires and other extremely demanding applications. Used as gasket material and as an economical general purpose sheet.
- Not suited for use with oils, fuels. solvents, or hydraulic fluids.
Neoprene (CR) : + Good oil and petroleum base solvent resistance. Good weathering and ozone resistance. Neoprene may be blended with SBR rubber to achieve an economically priced sheet for moderately oil resistant applicants.
- Poor resistance to degreaser solvents. Content levels of neoprene can vary widely. Application problems may occur when using blended or commercial grades of neoprene sheet of unknown quality levels in contact with oil, solvents and fuels. Where high oil or fuel resistance is required, the fabricator and user need to specify one of the following:
an ASTM call-out
a military specification
an ASTM-specified oil resistance level based on an ASTM test
Styrene-Butadiene (SBR) : + Good abrasion resistance and excellent impact and cut-and-gouged resistance. Can be compounded for use as skirt board rubber, lining rubber, conveyor belt covers, tires and other extremely demanding applications. Used as gasket material and as an economical general purpose sheet.
- Not suited for use with oils, fuels. solvents, or hydraulic fluids.
Neoprene (CR) : + Good oil and petroleum base solvent resistance. Good weathering and ozone resistance. Neoprene may be blended with SBR rubber to achieve an economically priced sheet for moderately oil resistant applicants.
- Poor resistance to degreaser solvents. Content levels of neoprene can vary widely. Application problems may occur when using blended or commercial grades of neoprene sheet of unknown quality levels in contact with oil, solvents and fuels. Where high oil or fuel resistance is required, the fabricator and user need to specify one of the following
an ASTM call-out
a military specification
an ASTM-specified oil resistance level based on an ASTM test
