Choosing the Right Material
Knowing which material is best suited for your application is the first step in successfully selecting the right tubing or hand grip for your application. Grip-Tek’s handles are crafted with the best in foam and rubber materials to ensure functionality and dependability. Explore our materials below!
EPDM Foam Rubber (Medium Density)
Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer is suitable for indoor and outdoor use and is recommended for applications with primarily outdoor exposure. EPDM is very color stable and is found in a wide variety of applications with a service temperature range from -30ºF (-30ºC) to 230ºF (110ºC).
EPDM has excellent resistance to:
- Ozone
- Weather
- UV Rays
- Aging
- Water
- Steam
- Alkalis
- Acids
- Oxygenated solvents
EPDM has fair resistance to:
EPDM has many of the same characteristics as NPVC
foam rubber in terms of appearance, comfortable "cushiony" feel, function and durability, though NPVC is a more cost effective option.
Tubing & Grips available in EPDM:
- Style D1 - Foam Tubing and Grips with Smooth Skin and Straight End Cuts
- Style D3 - Foam Tubing and Grips with Buffed Skin and Radius End Cuts
NPVC Foam Rubber (Medium Density)
Nitrile PVC is found in a wide variety of applications with a service
temperature range from -25ºF (-32ºC) to 220ºF (104ºC).
NPVC has high tensile strength and very good resistance to:
NPVC has poor resistance to:
NPVC is a more cost-effective alternative to EPDM, where resistance to severe outdoor weather exposure is not needed. NPVC is the perfect combination of softness and durability with excellent vibration dampening qualities.
Foam Tubing & Grips available in NPVC:
- Style D1 - Smooth Skin and Straight End Cuts
- Style D3 - Buffed Skin and Radius End Cuts
- Style D8 - Buffed Skin, Contoured Profile and Radius End Cuts