Properties & Standards
The type of neoprene is polychloroprene. This is a durable elastomer of high elasticity, which is suitable for weather temperatures
of - 40O to + 100OC. with no embrittlement or cracking occurring, and is u.v. and ozone resistant. The properties and standards are
as follows:-
| Shore Hardness |
|
- DIN 53505, Shore A 55-65 |
| Tensile Strength |
|
- DIN 53504, 7N/mm2 |
| Elongation |
|
- DIN 53504, > 200% |
| Ozone Resistance |
|
- DIN 53509, pos. 0 |
| Tear Resistance |
|
- DIN 53507, > 8N/mm2 |
| Bond Type |
|
- Vulcanisation |
All the metals used are produced to precise chemical analyses, physical properties and dimensional tolerances to the following standards:-
| Aluminium |
|
- BS EN 485 & 573, 1994 |
| Copper |
|
- BS EN 1652, 1998 |
| Lead |
|
- BS EN 12588, 1999 |
| Stainless |
|
- BS EN 10088, 1995 |
| Zinc |
|
- BS EN 988, 1997 |
|
