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| − | '''Neoprene''' (also known as '''chloroprene''') rubber is widely used in spudguns where a rubber seal is needed, most notably as the sealing surface in [[diaphragm valve|diaphragm]] and [[piston valve]]s. It is usually sold as flat mats with a thickness of | + | '''Neoprene''' (also known as '''chloroprene''') rubber is widely used in spudguns where a rubber seal is needed, most notably as the sealing surface in [[diaphragm valve|diaphragm]] and [[piston valve]]s. It is usually sold as flat mats with a thickness of 2-7 mm. It is a relatively hard rubber material, and can stand up to high pressures. Neoprene is easy to cut to shape, and can be glued to a surface using epoxy or super-glue, or attached using nuts and bolts. If an undersized hole is drilled in the material, a bolt is mounted through it and a nut and washer used to put pressure on the rubber, the hole will be airtight. |
[[O-ring]]s are often made of neoprene. | [[O-ring]]s are often made of neoprene. | ||
[[Category:Construction materials]] | [[Category:Construction materials]] | ||
Revision as of 07:54, 27 October 2005
Neoprene (also known as chloroprene) rubber is widely used in spudguns where a rubber seal is needed, most notably as the sealing surface in diaphragm and piston valves. It is usually sold as flat mats with a thickness of 2-7 mm. It is a relatively hard rubber material, and can stand up to high pressures. Neoprene is easy to cut to shape, and can be glued to a surface using epoxy or super-glue, or attached using nuts and bolts. If an undersized hole is drilled in the material, a bolt is mounted through it and a nut and washer used to put pressure on the rubber, the hole will be airtight.
O-rings are often made of neoprene.
