Product Overview
Description:
Neoprene material, originally called duprene, is a homopolymer of chlorobutadiene, which was one of the first mass-produced synthetic rubber compounds. Created in 1930 by DuPont scientists, it boasts the unusual property of having a moderate resistance to both petroleum oils and weather such as ozone, UV and oxygen. Neoprene is an overall very resistant material, boasting excellent resistance to everything from chemicals to temperature to weather to refrigerants and fire resistance.
When it comes to sealing flanges, whether raised or flat face flanges, there are two type of gasket shapes - Ring Gaskets and Full Face Gaskets. Full Face Gaskets are similar to Ring gaskets, as they too are used to seal raised flanges, however Full Face are designed with a specified number of holes for securing bolts to pass through, thus making alignment easier and clamping easier. Full Face gaskets also have the added benefit of filling the hap between the bolting surfaces. The disadvantage is that the joint must be completely dissembled for installation.
Applications:
Neoprene gaskets are very good general service type gaskets with numerous applciations within the water, wastewater and process industries.
It is suitable with water, hydraulic silicates, for applications requiring moderate exposure to ozone and also boasts moderate oil resistance qualities.
Do Not Use Within:
Neoprene gasket material is not compatible with any acetones, aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as benzene.
Specifications and Statistics:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Neoprene Rubber |
| Color: | BLACK |
| Minimum Temperature °F(°C): | -45°F (-43°C) |
| Maximum Temperature °F(°C): | 225°F (107°C) |
Product Dimensions:
Pipe Size: 4 (4)
Thickness: 1/16 (0.062)
Pressure Rating: 150
Inner Diameter: 4 1/2 (4.5)
Outer Diameter: 9 (9)
Number of Bolt Holes: 8
