What is Hypalon rubber?
Hypalon is a trademark for chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM) noted for its resistance to chemicals, temperature extremes, and ultraviolet light as well as abrasion resistance. Hanna Rubber offers this premium grade synthetic rubber sheet in rolls 36″ or 48″ wide and also in molded slabs.
Is neoprene a Hypalon?
Hypalon is what is known as sulphonated polyethylene is used in a wide range of industrial and automotive applications where high performance is critical. Neoprene® is technically known as polychloroprene, and offers extreme resistance to UV light and water.
Where is Hypalon made?
France
About PVC & ORCA® CSM (Hypalon) Coastal Boats are made with either PVC or Orca® CSM (Hypalon) from France. Each fabric has their advantages and disadvantages. Both fabrics should be considered when making your selection. PVC fabric is known to be significantly less expensive than CSM.
Is Hypalon heavier than PVC?
PVC is a lot lighter than Hypalon. Not only that, but it is also easier to fold up. This is why PVC boats are more portable than Hypalon, it’s so easy to bring them along.
What is Hypalon fabric made of?
synthetic rubber
Hypalon was a chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM) noted for its resistance to chemicals, temperature extremes, and ultraviolet light. It was a product of DuPont Performance Elastomers, a subsidiary of DuPont.
Is Hypalon still manufactured?
Hypalon was discontinued by its manufacturer (DuPont) and is now sold under its slightly different formula and new name “CSM” or Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Rubber.
Is Hypalon stronger than PVC?
100% Polyurethane material offers four times the abrasion resistance and greater tear or tensile strength compared to Hypalon® and much stronger than PVC. Polyurethane fabrics have excellent welding properties.
How can you tell the difference between Hypalon and PVC?
Hypalon is glued, with lots of material overlap, PVC has narrow overlaps and welded impressions. PVC also shows fabric print-thru because the material is thinner.
What kind of rubber is Hypalon made out of?
Hypalon is a trademark for chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM) noted for its resistance to chemicals, temperature extremes, and ultraviolet light. It was a product of DuPont Performance Elastomers, a subsidiary of DuPont .
Why are hypalon rubber sheets good for weathering?
Hypalon is very resistant to attack by oxygen and ozone, and properly compounded products show excellent weathering resistance. High tensile strength is characteristic of hypalon vulcanizates, which do not need the use of highly reinforcing fillers for good tensile properties.
What kind of chemicals are used to make Hypalon?
Hypalon was a chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM) noted for its resistance to chemicals, temperature extremes, and ultraviolet light. It was a product of DuPont Performance Elastomers, a subsidiary of DuPont. Polyethylene is treated with a mixture of chlorine and sulfur dioxide under UV-radiation.
When did Dupont stop using the name Hypalon?
HYPALON was DuPont’s trade name for “CSM” Chlorosulfonated Polyethelene. DuPont stopped producing HYPALON “CSM” in 2010.