Baypren® is a family of chloroprene rubber with diverse applications due to its attractive combination of key technical properties
It is the name of the LANXESS range of polymers based on 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene (chloroprene), which are manufactured by water-based emulsion polymerization in the presence of emulsifiers, activators etc. The importance of Baypren® is derived essentially from its attractive combination of key technical properties that are unattainable with other kinds of rubber at a comparable price. Articles made from appropriately formulated Baypren® compounds are suitable for moldings and extrudates of all types, reinforced hoses, roll covers, belting, including conveyor belts, air spring bellows, cable sheathing and insulation for low-voltage cables, sponge rubber, including open and closed-cell sponge rubber, corrosion-resistant linings, sheeting, fabric proofings and footwear (boots). The flame-retardant behavior of Baypren® vulcanizates can be adjusted to meet special requirements
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Technical Rubber Products
Properties and Benefits
- Resistance to weathering, both in dry and humid climates.
- Excellent combustion behavior
- Average resistance to oils
- Aging and heat resistance
- good tensile strength, tear and wear resistance
- High dynamic fatigue resistance
- Resistance to water and a large number of chemicals over a long period
- Good adhesion to suitably pretreated reinforcing substrates consisting of textiles, metals or glass fibers
- Resistance to fungi and soil bacteria
- Low gas permeability
- Electrical properties sufficient for a large number of applications
Areas of Applications
- Air Springs
- Axle boots
- Air bags
- Belts
- Wiper blades
- Hoses
- Molded parts
- Seals
- Conveyor belts
- Adhesives
- Cables
- Bridge bearing pads
- Anti vibrasion mounts
- Wet suits
- Diving suits
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