60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene
Product Overview
60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene is a 60 Shore A solid neoprene elastomer with a smooth finish, supplied powder free, designed for adhesive applications, isolation pads, window setting blocks, and shock and vibration damping. It delivers 1,000 psi min. tensile strength and 300% min. ultimate elongation, is flame retardant, passes FMVSS-302, and meets ASTM D2000: 1BC610. The material is rated for service from -20°F to 190°F. Available – cloth-inserted (CI) construction for enhanced dimensional stability.
Key Properties
- Durometer / Hardness (Shore A): 60 — ASTM D2240
- Tensile Strength: 1,000 psi min. — ASTM D412
- Ultimate Elongation: 300% min. — ASTM D412
- Compression Set, 22 Hours @ 212°F: 80% max. — ASTM D395B
- Specific Gravity: 1.32 gr/cc — —
- Temperature Range: -20°F to 190°F
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Polymer | NBR / SBR / CR | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Finish | Smooth | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.32 gr/cc | — |
| Thickness | 1/32″, 1/16″, 3/32″, 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″ | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Durometer / Hardness (Shore A) | 60 | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength | 1,000 psi min. | ASTM D412 |
| Ultimate Elongation | 300% min. | ASTM D412 |
| Compression Set, 22 Hours @ 212°F | 80% max. | ASTM D395B |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Temperature Range | -20°F to 190°F | — |
Chemical Resistance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Abrasion Resistance | Good | — |
| Ozone Resistance | Limited | — |
| Weather Resistance | Limited | — |
Flame & Fire Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Flame Retardant | Yes | — |
| Flame Propagation | 455 mm | C1166 |
| FMVSS-302 | Pass | — |
Aging Performance — Heat Aging (70 Hours @ 212°F)
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Durometer / Hardness Change | ±15 points max. | ASTM D573 |
| Tensile Strength Change | ±30% max. | ASTM D573 |
| Elongation Change | -50% max. | ASTM D573 |
Aging Performance — Oil Aging (70 Hours @ 212°F)
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Volume Change | 120% max. | ASTM D471 |
Regulatory / Compliance Data
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| ASTM D2000: 1BC610 | Yes | — |
| FMVSS-302 | Pass | — |
Compliance
- ASTM D2000: 1BC610 — Compliant
- FMVSS-302 — Compliant (Pass)
- Window setting blocks and glazing isolation pads requiring a medium-firm, flame-retardant neoprene
- Protective pads and isolation mounting components for glass carts and glass rack bases
- Shock absorption and vibration damping in automotive and industrial equipment assemblies requiring FMVSS-302 compliance
- Adhesive-backed applications requiring a flame-retardant neoprene substrate
- Disparate metals isolation and insulation in structural and equipment assemblies
Common industries: Glazing / architectural glass, automotive, construction, industrial equipment, glass handling.
60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene is a commercial smooth-finish solid rubber sheeting based on an NBR/SBR/CR polymer blend, supplied powder free. At 60 Shore A, it provides a medium-firm profile suited for window setting blocks, isolation mounting pads, protective pads, adhesive applications, and vibration and shock damping in glass handling, glazing, and general industrial applications.
This grade is flame retardant and passes FMVSS-302, distinguishing it within the industrial neoprene series for applications requiring automotive flame compliance. Natural aging resistance to alkalis and acids and good resistance to flame, abrasion, and flex cracking contribute to its suitability across demanding industrial environments. Material is within Commercial Sheet Rubber Tolerances.
The grade exhibits limited resistance to ozone and weather. Heat aging performance at 212°F for 70 hours is characterized by hardness change of ±15 points max., tensile strength change of ±30% max., and elongation change of -50% max. Oil aging volume change is 120% max. after 70 hours @ 212°F per ASTM D471. Flame propagation is 455 mm per C1166.
Compliant with ASTM D2000: 1BC610 and FMVSS-302 — Pass.
What differentiates 60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene from the 50 and 70 Shore A grades in this series?
60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene is the only grade in the industrial neoprene series that is flame retardant and passes FMVSS-302 automotive flammability requirements, with a measured flame propagation of 455 mm per C1166. At 60 Shore A and 1.32 gr/cc specific gravity, it also provides a firmer, more dimensionally stable profile than the 50-durometer grade for applications requiring moderate load resistance alongside flame compliance.
Why is compression set an important consideration for solid neoprene elastomers?
Compression set measures how well an elastomer recovers its original thickness after sustained compression. In isolation pads and setting blocks, high compression set means the material permanently flattens over time, losing its ability to absorb vibration and provide consistent load distribution. 60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene is rated at 80% max. compression set (22 hours @ 212°F per ASTM D395B), which is appropriate for industrial elastomer applications operating within the stated temperature range.
What is the temperature range for 60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene?
60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene is rated for service from -20°F to 190°F, as listed on the TDS.
Is 60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene suitable for flame-rated or automotive environments?
Yes. This material is flame retardant, passes FMVSS-302, and meets ASTM D2000: 1BC610, as stated on the TDS. It is appropriate for automotive interior applications and other environments where FMVSS-302 flammability compliance is required.
How should 60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene be specified?
Specify grade (60 Durometer Industrial Grade Solid Neoprene), thickness, compliance requirements (ASTM D2000: 1BC610 / FMVSS-302), dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
