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Why Does the "Grade" of a Neoprene Rubber Sheet Matter?

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  Did you know that selecting a neoprene rubber sheet of the right grade will give you improved performance? Wondering why the last expert you were talking to was suggesting which grade to use? What happens when you don't listen to the suggestion? You can often find terms like "General purpose" , "industrial grade" , and "specialized grade" . What do they mean? Neoprene Rubber Sheet Grades: What is Their Significance? Tensile Strength The tensile strength of a neoprene rubber sheet ranges between 4 and 17 MPa. General-purpose neoprene rubber sheeting has low tensile strength. On the other hand, industrial grade has higher tensile strength, and specialized grade neoprene rubber sheet has the highest tensile strength. Elongation at Break A neoprene sheet has elongation at break ranging from 200 to 500%. General-purpose sheets have lower elongation at break than industrial-grade sheets. Whereas, a specialized neoprene rubber sheet has the highest value of...

5 Reasons Why an NBR Rubber Sheet Has High Demand in the Middle East

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The Middle East economy is fueled by oil and natural gas exports. It is the den for oil refineries. Reportedly, in the Middle East, 598 oil and gas projects are planned to start between 2022 and 2026. Among them, almost 51% of projects are petrochemical-related . With such a high percentage of oil and gas projects, the demand for oil-resistant materials also spikes for regular industrial applications.  Yes, you guessed that right, we are talking about NBR rubber. It has huge demand in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, and others.  Why NBR Rubber Sheet is a Staple in the Middle East: 5 Reasons to Know 1. Remarkable Oil Resistance and Low Gas Permeability An NBR rubber sheet has excellent resistance against a broad range of oils and fuels. It has resistance against petroleum-based fluids such as LPG, petrol, and diesel. As a result, NBR rubber is ideal for oil and fuel seals, oil-resistant skirting, and others.  Unlike other rubber products...