Silicon HOP Membrane

Silicone HOP Membrane
  • High temperature resistance up to 350 °F (177 °C)

  • Excellent uniformity and distribution of released air bubbles
  • Formulated for application specific condition

  • Good chemical compatibility in most municipal and industrial application
  • Available for tube, disc, and panel diffusers
  • UV protection inherent in the compound
  • Low dynamic wet pressure (DWP)
Slicon Material Results (Disc) Results (Tube)
Hardness Shore A (ASTM D2240) 60 +/-5 58 +/-5
Specific Gravity, (ASTM D792) <1.25 <1.20
Tensile Strength, psi, (ASTM D412) >1300 psi >1150 psi
Tensile Modulus, @100% elongation, (ASTM D412) 390 +/-40 psi 200 +/-50 psi
Tensile Modulus, @300% elongation, (ASTM D412) 900 +/-100 psi 470 +/-100 psi
Ultimate Elongation, (ASTM D412) >400% >600%
Tear Strength, Die T, (ASTM D624) >40 lbf/in >40 lbf/in