Neoprene tubing is made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber, and is used to transport liquids and gases. Neoprene tubes can also protect cables and wires. Neoprene is chemical, heat, flame and abrasion resistant in addition to being waterproof, lightweight, stretchable and buoyant. It is flexible and usually has relatively thick walls compared to other rubber tubing such as surgical or latex tubing.
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NewAge® Industries, Inc.Southampton, PA 800-390-2443 NewAge Industries is an extended family of people working together to bring you excellence in service and the high quality products you deserve. From their manufacturing, customer service, sales, engineering and all of their other teams, they are dedicated to giving you only the best. For your next order of neoprene tubing, be sure to contact NewAge for superior assistance.
Atlantic Rubber Company, Inc.Littleton, MA 800-882-3666 At Atlantic Rubber Company, their staff is dedicated to providing customers with quality and superior service to help them meet their most challenging product requirements. For your next order of neoprene tubing, call Atlantic for service you can trust. They are able to serve the industrial, military, pharmaceutical and commercial markets, with the precision products they need.
Ebco® Inc.Elgin, IL 847-531-9500 Ebco Inc. is a global company with distribution locations in the United States, Asia and Europe. They are able to offer the highest quality and lowest costs products, such s neoprene tubing, in the industry today. For Ebco, the experienced sales and manufacturing staff are committed to providing customers with the best service so that they can achieve all of their business goals.
Elasto Proxy Inc.Simpsonville, SC 800-263-1450 Since Elasto Proxy opened their doors in 1989, they have had a constant determination to provide their customers with the best service in the industry. They strive to continually improve their production and business methods so that only the best products and service are offered to their customers. For your next order of neoprene tubing, make sure you call Elasto Proxy for a quote!
Britech IndustriesStuart, FL 772-286-9278 Since they opened in 1984, Britech has specialized in molded, extruded and die cut rubber products. Due to their ability to make custom moldings with fast turnaround times, the company has been able to grow from a small customer base in Florida to a nationwide supplier and manufacturer. For all production needs from neoprene tubing to more complicated projects, allow Britech to serve you.
Abbott Rubber Co., Inc.Elk Grove Village, IL 800-852-1855 Over 6 decades ABBOTT RUBBER COMPANY has become an industry leader in industrial hose and rubber product fabrication and distribution. Now owned & operated by second generation family members, the company has become one of the largest single branch operations in the industry. With all operations under "one roof", we can offer the quality and service required for today's market places.
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Neoprene tubing is particularly resistant to petroleum-based products, solvents, hydraulic fluids and lubricating oils and is frequently used around fuels in aircraft, watercraft and automobiles. Though black neoprene tubing is most common, this material is available in a wide range of colors. This kind of tubing can be used not only for fluids but also for cables and wire bundles. Foamed neoprene is available for increased insulation and shock-protecting. Neoprene tubing is used in rugged applications where tough but flexible coverings are necessary, such as in severe outdoor or marine environments as well as in applications that require high performance in all ranges of temperatures. Neoprene tubing is used in aerospace, military, pharmaceutical, medical, chemical, hydraulic, pneumatic and specialty functions.
Both natural and synthetic rubber tubing are polymers with repeating molecules called monomers. Natural rubber is only made with isoprene monomers, while artificial rubber can be made from many different kinds. Unlike natural rubber, which is produced from latex produced by plants, neoprene comes from a powder called polychloroprene. Other ingredients are added to provide elasticity, color and other beneficial properties. The mixture is formed into a dough-like consistency and, for a sheet of neoprene, would be put into a heat press. For neoprene tubing, however, the tubes are extruded, one of three common methods used to form rubber tubes along with molding and dipping. Rubber extrusion involves forcing raw rubber materials through an extrusion die. For neoprene tubes that are going to transport liquids or gases, heat shrinking variations are available. This kind of tube will shrink by 50% when hot enough temperatures are applied, providing a very tight covering for the materials inside. Heat shrink neoprene tubes can act as connectors when they are applied over joints or seams in cables, wires or even other rubber tubes. The widths and wall thicknesses of neoprene tubes vary depending on their function.
