The core technology of Steel Bonded Neoprene Sealing Washer is the vulcanization bonding of rubber and metal.
(1)Preparation of raw materials
Metal part: The steel strip is processed by cold heading or stamping to form the blank of the required size for the Steel Bonded Neoprene Sealing Washer.
Rubber part: Chloroprene rubber is mixed with vulcanizing agent, accelerator, filler, etc. according to the formula to form the rubber compound.
(2)Metal surface treatment
The metal washer undergoes degreasing, sandblasting or chemical treatment to remove the surface oxide layer and oil stains, and forms a microscopic rough surface, enhancing the adhesion between the rubber and the metal.
(3)Adhesive coating (base coat + top coat)
First, spray or dip a layer of base coat (adhesion promoter) on the metal surface, then let it dry before applying the rubber-specific adhesive.
| Mon | φ27 | φ30 | φ33 | φ36 | φ39 | φ42 | φ45 | φ48 | φ52 | φ56 | φ60 |
| d max | 27.365 | 30.395 | 33.395 | 36.395 | 39.395 | 42.395 | 45.395 | 48.395 | 52.53 | 56.53 | 60.53 |
| d min | 27.035 | 30.005 | 33.005 | 36.005 | 39.005 | 42.005 | 45.005 | 48.005 | 52.07 | 56.07 | 60.07 |
| dc max | 36.395 | 39.395 | 42.395 | 45.395 | 48.395 | 52.53 | 56.53 | 60.53 | 64.23 | 68.23 | 72.23 |
| dc min | 36.005 | 39.005 | 42.005 | 45.005 | 48.005 | 52.07 | 56.07 | 60.07 | 63.77 | 67.77 | 71.77 |
| h max | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| h min | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
(4)Sulfurization molding
Place the metal Steel Bonded Neoprene Sealing Washer coated with adhesive into the mold, and inject a certain amount of un-sulfurized chloroprene rubber. Heat it to 150℃ - 180℃ for 3 - 8 minutes. During this step, the rubber reacts with sulfur and sticks permanently to the adhesive on the metal surface. So the bond is strong and won't come apart.
(5)Trimming the edges
After that, thin rubber edges can show up along the mold lines. You can remove the extra rubber by hand, or use a freezing trimming machine or a cutting die. That way the product looks clean and the size comes out right.
(6)Extra curing
For some products that need better quality, we do another round of curing in an oven. This helps make the rubber more stable.
(7)Quality inspection
Appearance inspection, size sampling test, hardness test, destructive peel test, compression permanent deformation test, etc.
(8)Packaging and Shipping
Qualified Steel Bonded Neoprene Sealing Washer are packaged according to customer requirements and are accompanied by test reports or material certificates.