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Neoprene Rubber Strips & Rolls Fit The Bill For Any Purpose!

Corner Texture View of Neoprene Rubber Sheet with 45A Durometer

Neoprene was the first ever mass-produced synthetic rubber compound and is still widely used for a broad range of purposes today. It is also known as chloroprene, which is the chemical name for the main compound in it, and often abbreviated as CR. This rubber, when compared with other elastomers, is incredibly affordable and adaptable to suit any number of functions. Since the initial development of this rubber in the first half of the 20th century, neoprene has been used in a wide variety of different applications. It is used today in many construction applications such as roofing and flashing, vibration absorption, and sound absorption (http://www.dictionaryofconstruction.com/definition/neoprene.html). Neoprene rubber strips and neoprene rolls are some of the forms this product is made by neoprene manufacturers for use in the market today.

Neoprene – Commercial Grade – 70A

Neoprene 70A Black Rubber Corner
Neoprene 70A Black Rubber Different Thickness Stack on Top of Each Other

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Neoprene sheet rubber is gifted with many qualities that make it a practical choice for indoor or outdoor applications. When it hit the commercial market in the late 1930s, people came to discover its usefulness against factors such as chemicals and outdoor elements. Although neoprene sheet material usually comes in the form of standard sheets or rolls, it can be offered in other forms such as strips.

Neoprene rubber strips are a particularly popular type of product that is made from standard neoprene sheet rubber. Neoprene rubber strips are often used as weather stripping or sealing strips. They are commonly used when climate and moisture conditions are a concern as neoprene is naturally water resistant. The material’s resistance to water means that it will not swell up or lose its form when wet. It is something that can occur with other types of materials, but not in the case of neoprene.

In addition to being great for outdoor use, neoprene rubber strips are well suited for indoor use as well. This is primarily because neoprene sheet material is resistant to most chemicals and detergents. Neoprene manufacturers know that the elastomer is often in demand for chemical related purposes and often make sure to highlight these capabilities.

Corner View of Three Sheets of Neoprene 80A Rubber Sheets With Different Dimensions

Neoprene – Commercial Grade – 80A – 1/32″ x 36″

$28.50$207.50

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Closed Cell Rubber – Neoprene

  • Durometer rating of 20-25 Shore C
  • Has a high level of compression strength
  • Preferred for use in some automotive and industrial settings
  • Neoprene foam can operate in temperatures as low as -40° F and as high as +200° F

Oil Resistance: Neoprene rubber is widely used in tasks that see a moderate presence of oils and greases. It offers a good level of resistance to those substances. Other materials can be stained or damaged by oil, but neoprene can stand up to such corrosive elements. Neoprene still demonstrates this trait even when comes in cellular rubber form. Closed cell neoprene sponge rubber can handle light to moderate contact with oils and greases without suffering from any immediate damage to its structure. As a result, a gasket made from neoprene foam rubber will last for a much longer period of time.

Weathering Resistance: In addition to oils and greases, neoprene can also operate in the outdoors. It can resist the degrading effects of UV rays, ozone, and even moisture from rainfall. It is very strong when it comes to UV rays. UV rays can cause damage such as discoloration in some materials, but will have a very hard time doing so with this foam rubber material. A big benefit of having a closed cell sponge rubber in wet and moist conditions is that the closed cell structure will not soak up any of the moisture. Water will be prevented from seeping into the material and causing any damage.

Neoprene – Commercial Grade – 45A

Corner View of Three Sheets of Neoprene 45A Rubber Sheets With Various Dimensions
Neoprene 45A Corner Close Up

Even Webster’s Dictionary highlights the chemical resistance strengths of neoprene rubber strips and neoprene rolls: “Its chemical inertness makes it well suited for industrial applications such as gaskets, hoses, and corrosion-resistant coatings. It can be used as a base for adhesives, noise isolation in power transformer installations, and as padding in external metal cases to protect the contents while allowing a snug fit. Neoprene weather stripping is commonly used in fire doors as its fire resistance is higher than exclusively hydrocarbon based rubbers, also owing to its appearance in combat related attire such as gloves and face masks and can also be used as a contrast in some jewelry designs”

Neoprene manufacturers often provide neoprene in the form of strips. Neoprene rubber strips are often used for very specific applications. They are different from actual neoprene rolls because they come in pre-determined sizes. They are a bit easier to handle than actual rolls because they are smaller in size overall, but are fairly limited in terms of customization options. Neoprene rubber strips are often used in areas such as roofing or sealing.

Neoprene – CG – 60A – 72″ Wide

  • Tasks that require flexible materials
  • Industrial gasket, bumper, or sealing applications
  • Projects that would be better served with wider sheets
  • Industrial applications that involve oils, chemicals, ozone
  • Applications that involve temperatures between -20° F and 212° F

72” Wide Sheet: This black neoprene sheet is specifically made to be 72” wide. The reason for this is because the standard 36” or 48” wide sheet rolls cannot satisfy the requirements of every application. We make 72” wide sheets of neoprene available so that you do not have to order too many materials for your job. It will help make sure that you have more to work with at a lower cost, minimizing the chances of you being stuck with unused leftover material. A standard roll of 72” wide flexible neoprene is well suited for large-scale industrial applications.

Good Resistance: The oil and chemical resistance of neoprene is in very popular with consumers. Being a synthetic elastomer, it comes with good resistance characteristics against some oils and chemicals. This feature comes in handy for industrial applications that see the presence of abrasive oils and chemicals. As a bumper, pad, or gasket, neoprene is well suited to performing in the presence of such hazards. It also possesses a good level of resistance against ozone.

General Purpose Rubber – Black – 60A

General Purpose Black 60A Texture
Overall Texture View of General Purpose Rubber Sheet
Closed Up View on the Corner of Closed Cell Blend Rubber Sheet

Closed Cell Rubber – Blend – 39″ x 78″

$16.90$268.93

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Corner Texture View of Closed Cell Neoprene Rubber Sheet

Closed Cell Rubber – Neoprene – 39″ x 78″

$25.36$403.40

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If your application requires easy customization you will find that our neoprene rolls may be just the answer you’ve been looking for! This form of neoprene rubber is very popular because it has a huge variety of uses, has excellent resistant qualities, features good elasticity and flexibility, and possesses the ability to be customized. Our neoprene sheet rubber comes in two stocked widths (36”, 48”, 72”) and we offer custom widths up to 78”. For orders needing custom widths, please allow time for manufacturing as this may take a few weeks. It is also important to note that our neoprene sheet material comes in a blend or as pure neoprene. Our regular (55-65 durometer) and hard (65-75 durometer) neoprene products are a blend of Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and CR while our soft (45-55 durometer) neoprene sheets are pure virgin rubber. Compounding lower durometers require more sophisticated raw material and therefore they are more expensive.

No matter what your application may be, neoprene rubber strips and neoprene rolls are easy to handle and will fit into your budget. Neoprene manufacturers and rubber distributors can provide the appropriate material needed for your particular indoor or outdoor application. When a job calls for a durable rubber that can handle both outdoor elements and indoor chemicals, look no further than neoprene rubber!

Neoprene – Commercial Grade – 50A

  • Black neoprene with smooth finish
  • Can handle outdoor weather conditions
  • Great as industrial seals, gaskets, and bumpers
  • Can operate in temperatures between -20° F and 212° F
  • Can be used in applications that may involve the presence of oils and chemicals

A More Flexible Rubber: This black neoprene sheet has a durometer rating of 50, which is a medium grade level. This medium durometer level attributes a moderate amount of flexibility and durability. It is a moderately pliable and elastic rubber when compared to neoprene material of a higher durometer rating. This increased elasticity makes it more open to physical indentation. This flexible neoprene can easily be applied to any industrial applications that need pliable rubber components.

Neoprene Resistance Quality: Neoprene rubber is known to exhibit moderate levels of resistance against oils, chemicals, and environmental factors. These resistance qualities were what made neoprene material famous in the first place. Its durability in the presence of oils and chemicals means that it is good for industrial applications in the forms of seals and gaskets. As an added benefit, our neoprene sheet rubber can also be used in the outdoors because it features resistance capabilities against weathering factors such as ozone.