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This section provides an overview for chloroprene rubbers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 chloroprene rubber manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked chloroprene rubber companies as of December, 2024: 1.MEDU INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD, 2.Kismet Rubber Products, 3.PiPO Technology Co.,Ltd..
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Chloroprene rubber is a synthetic rubber known for its balanced properties, including ozone, oil, and heat resistance. It is used in various applications such as automotive belts, hoses, O-rings, and adhesives. This rubber is characterized by double bonds between carbon atoms in its main chain and the presence of chlorine atoms attached to these carbon atoms, enhancing its oil and chemical resistance.
Commercial chloroprene rubber often has a modified main chain structure, with common types including mercaptan-modified, xanthogen-modified, and sulfur-modified, each chosen based on specific application needs.
Chloroprene rubber's excellent resistance properties make it a versatile material in the automotive and manufacturing industries. Its applications include belts, hoses, wires, cables, O-rings, and adhesives. It is also soluble in organic solvents, making it useful in adhesive formulations for bonding a wide range of materials.
Chloroprene rubber, made from acetylene or butadiene, has chlorine directly bonded to carbon atoms with double bonds. The chlorine enhances its resistance properties. Chloroprene monomers are typically produced using the butadiene method due to safety considerations. Polymerization of these monomers via radical emulsion polymerization results in chloroprene rubber.
Modified types of chloroprene rubber, such as mercaptan-modified, xanthogen-modified, and sulfur-modified, offer various properties suitable for different applications. While copolymers of chloroprene rubber are less common due to manufacturing complexities, certain types like those with methacrylic acid or 2,3-dichloro-1,3-butadiene have unique properties for specific uses.
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Denka Company Limited, founded in 1915, is a Japanese chemical manufacturer headquartered in Chuo City, Tokyo. The company offers a range of products made with the technology of fine ceramics and organic fine chemicals, such as adhesives, fluorescent materials, functional films, and heat dissipation materials. They also produce automotive parts, belts, hoses, electric wires and cables, and rubber gloves using chloroprene rubber. Additionally, Denka provides products made of polymer solutions, such as food packaging materials, building materials, and electric home appliances. In 2022, Denka launched the New Business Development to develop products and technologies in ICT and energy, healthcare, and sustainable living.
ARLANXEO is a manufacturer and distributor of synthetic rubber materials, established in 2016 and headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. The company’s products include Baymod L ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVM) rubber powder for PVC modification, Buna butadiene rubber for use in plastic and tire manufacturing, and Keltan ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber for construction or automotive maintenance applications. The company’s products are primarily used by clients in the industrial manufacturing and engineering sectors.
RADO Gummi GmbH, established in 1959 and based in Radevormwald, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialized rubber compounds. The company's product range includes FPM fluoro rubber, FVMQ fluorosilicone rubber, VMQ silicone rubber, pigment masterbatches, and HNBR hydrogenated NBR elastomer. These compounds find applications in various items such as profiles, seals, hoses, and coatings for protective clothing. The primary sectors that utilize these products are the automotive, industrial, aerospace, and energy and oil industries. The company's services include laboratory tests, certification validation, and detailing the advantages of its products.
Nok Corporation, founded in 1941 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of several products, including sealing, rubber, and electronic products, and is part of the NOK Group. The company also makes flexible printed circuits (FPC), office automation equipment, and functional membranes, serving industries such as automobile, construction machinery, and electronic equipment. In 1960, the company expanded its production by constructing plants in Kumamoto, Fujisawa, and Shizuoka, and it was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1961. In 1979, it was the first to set up a production base in the US before any Japanese automaker.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDU INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD |
21.1%
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| 2 | Kismet Rubber Products |
13.2%
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| 3 | PiPO Technology Co.,Ltd. |
11.8%
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| 4 | RADO Gummi GmbH |
11.8%
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| 5 | ARLANXEO |
9.2%
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| 6 | Sundow Polymers Co., Ltd |
7.9%
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| 7 | Hokusei Rubber Industry Co., Ltd |
6.6%
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| 8 | Resonac Asia Pacific Pte Ltd |
6.6%
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| 9 | NOK CORPORATION |
6.6%
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| 10 | Denka Company Limited |
5.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the chloroprene rubber page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Japan
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1 | 50.0% |
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Germany
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1 | 50.0% |
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Kimoto Rubber Industries Co., Ltd.
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It is a sheet-shaped rubber made by mixing raw rubber and chemicals and vulcanizing it. We select the material according to the application, cut it...
Murota Rubber Industries Co., Ltd.
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Excellent heat resistance, aging resistance, ozone resistance, and weather resistance.
TOCHIGIYA CO.,LTD.
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■Features Sponge rubber for dustproofing. The materials are chloroprene and silicone, and there are three shapes and a wide variety of sizes. We wi...
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Neoron (CR sponge) square string 3mm x 5mm 200m roll ■Features ・Long roll sponge made by extrusion molding ・Compatible with various chemical sub...
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■Features ・It has excellent weather resistance, oil resistance, and flame retardancy, and can be used for a variety of purposes. ・Closed-cell rub...
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■Features ・It has excellent weather resistance, oil resistance, and flame retardancy, and can be used for a variety of purposes. - Since it is an ...
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■Features A product where the surface of natural sponge is completely coated with CR. ■Notes ・The length is 30m roll. - Available with or without...
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■Features ・Synthetic rubber with excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, ozone resistance, aging resistance, and electrical properties. ・D...
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■Features ・Excellent weather resistance. ・Uses DULRB/flame retardant material UL94V-0 certified material, which has excellent flame retardancy, s...
