EPDM vs Neoprene: Choosing the Best Material for Your Parts
Choose EPDM for outdoor parts—excellent weather, ozone/UV, hot water/steam, acids/alkalis (roofing, HVAC, water seals). Choose Neoprene for oil/fuel, coolants, and abrasion (industrial gaskets, hoses). In brief: outdoor/water = EPDM; oil/chemicals = Neoprene. 1. Introduction to EPDM and Neoprene EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) and Neoprene (Polychloroprene) are two popular synthetic rubber compounds used extensively across […]
