CSM or Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene / Hypalon

CSM Rubber

Artificial rubber made using polyethylene are called CSM or Chlorosulfonated polyethylene. This type of rubber is made using Neoprene Polychloroprene material and some other materials.

These types of rubber can be used in a variety of conditions, and they can withstand up to 130 degrees Celsius and can be used sequentially. One of the reasons for the popularity and popularity of Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSM) rubbers is the excellent resistance and durability of these types of rubbers for different atmospheric conditions, as well as high resistance to chemicals. Chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubbers are used in many industrial applications, and are also used in cars with high performance and weather with extreme conditions.

 Other applications of chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubbers are the production of various types of rubber linings, hoses, seals, and industrial and semi-industrial washers.

Hypalon

CSM is known by a trademark called Hypalon. Hypalon was first developed in 1951, but then followed by chlorosulfonated polyethylene as its usual name. One of DuPont’s subsidiaries, DuPont Performance Elastomers, was the manufacturer of this kinds of rubber at first.

 Though Hypalon are produced by other companies with their own unique brand names. The main characteristics of the Hypalon are always durable and their high stability is difficult in the harsh environmental conditions. For this reason, this type of rubber has its reputation for high performance and high resistance to chemicals, ultra high temperature and ultraviolet lights.

The main characteristics of CSM or Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene or Hypalon

• CSM rubbers against ozone, oxygen, chemical and water often have very high and guaranteed resistance.
• Their resistance to fuel is poor
• They have a small compression set resistance and therefore have limited application in dynamic seal.
• They have high resistance to weather types
• Abrasions resistant is high

Various applications of Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene

Many functional accessories are produced using CSM, and they are also used to produce many types of products.

 Although not all of these can be mentioned, some of the most important products and applications that are made using Hypalon or chlorosulfonated polyethylene are:

• CSM is used in the construction industry to make all kinds of sheets and coatings, roof membranes and portable water tanks and liners.
• The CSM is used in the automotive industry to make all kinds of interior hoses, pipes, belts and other fittings. In addition, high-temperature timing belt and strong steering wheel are also made from automotive parts made using CSM.
• In the wiring and cable industry, for the manufacture of molds, the adhesive coatings are used from CSM. Insulated wires and cables are mainly made of CSM because of their excellent resistance to heat and pressure.
• In the production of industrial products, CSM has a colorful role as well because of the variety of hoses, rolls, seals, industrial diaphragms, coatings for preservatives or chemical products, and many other industrial and functional equipment made using chlorosulfonated polyethylene Because resistance is important to them.
• Other products that using CSM include a variety of rubber flooring, industrial and flexible tubes, a variety of magnetic tapes, protective coatings and many decorative products.