Neoprene
Neoprene
The elastic characteristic of Neoprene is one of the main differences when compared with PVC and this is important where a product has to be considerably stretched during fitting. The high elongation at break and low modulus are also beneficial in such an application.
Neoprene has generally higher solvent resistance than PVC, particularly to aliphatic hydrocarbons such as oil & gas. It can also be used at higher temperatures and in the range -40°C to 100°C shows less variation in properties.
Most moldings are matte black, additional colors are available if required. It is not possible to produce a glossy finish with this material.