Rhino Hyde sheets are tough, resilient elastomeric urethane s specifically designed for use in applications requiring abrasion resistance. Rhino Hyde also provides lightweight, easy installation, excellent impact resistance, good low temperature properties, noise reduction, corrosion resistance and chemical resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbons, mild acid and bases.

Rhino Hyde is recommended for use in material handling of any abrasive material including grain, soybeans, coal, taconite pellets, copper ore, phosphate rock, sand, gravel, salt and wood chips.

Appropriate application areas for Rhino Hyde lining include:

1. Expanded Metal-Backed Rhino Hyde: Expanded metal backing provides a degree of rigidity , yet retains the desired flexibility of urethane to permit forming to shape. Attachment is recommended by bolting through the wear surface.

2. Solid Metal-Backing Rhino Hyde: Solid metal-backed Rhino Hyde provides abrasion resistant Rhino Hyde urethane with a 16 ga. Or 2 mm solid metal backing. Solid metal-backed is recommended where attachment through the wear surface is undesirable and flexibility is not required. The use of screws from the substrate into solid metal back is the recommended method of attachment.

3. Ceramic Rhino Hyde: Ceramic Rhino Hyde is a tough elastomeric polyurethane embedded with ceramic chips. This combination offers the outstanding abrasion resistance of alumina ceramic with the resilience and impact resistance of Rhino Hyde polyurethane.

Ceramic Rhino Hyde is designed for critical abrasion and impact areas where a loner wear life is desired, particularly high throughput areas.

4. Fabric-Backed Rhino Hyde: Rhino Hyde polyurethane with fabric backed is desired for attachment to a substrate with an adhesive. The fabric backing si recommended for areas where bolting is difficult or undesirable and formability is required.

5. Unbacked (plain) Rhino Hyde: Unbacked (plain) Rhino Hyde is designed for applications where no backing is desired. It can be used for die cutting or stamping out deferent shapes or parts. The unbacked urethane also has the maximum degree of flexibility required for forming the sheets to desired shapes.

6. Hydro Hyde: Hydro Hyde is an abrasion resistant urethane lining designed for use in constant aqueous environments. Hydro Hyde Exhibits superior hydrolytic resistance in addition to outstanding abrasion resistance.

7. High Temperature Rhino Hyde: High temperature Rhino Hyde is designed for dry application s requiring abrasion resistance at elevated temperatures. Recommended operating condition are from 180 ºF to 250 ºF.

Notes:

Different thicknesses and sizes are available upon request on all Rhino Hyde linings. Special chemistries and hardnesses are also available depending on the application and the environment.

Typical weights in pound for 4' x 10' sheets in the following thickness

Actual weights are accurate within + or- 10% for 1/8", 3/16" 1/4" 5/16, 3/8" thicknesses

Actual weights are accurate within + or - 5% for 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2" thicknesses

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Standard and High Energy Rhino Hyde: 80 - 90 Shore A Durometer

High Temperature Rhino Hyde: 55 Shore D Durometer at Room Temperature

Other hardnesses are also available.

Rhino Hyde urethane is nor recommended for use in prolonged exposure to steam, aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones, strong acids, or bases.

Rhino Hyde urethane liners are cleared under §177.1680 by FDA for use as a food contact surface in contact with bulk qualities of dry food.

We also have Rhino Hyde urethane that complies with §177.2600 by FDA repeated use in contact with aqueous or fatty foods.

Cut the ceramic Rhino Hyde using the recommended protective equipment and a 1/4" shear or recommended saw. DO NOT USE a circular saw to cut ceramic Rhino Hyde.

Rhino Hyde sheeting can be formed to many complex shapes by hand-forming, with use of breakpresses or rolls, or through the use of bolts to draw and form the sheet into place. It is recommended that 18 gauge expanded metal-backed sheets be used in round spouts and area where substantial forming is required. It is more flexible than 13 gauge expanded metal sheets which are recommended for square or rectangular spouts and other flat area. Fabric-backed and plain sheet have the greatest flexibility of all the Rhino Hyde line of sheeting and are the easiest sheets to form.

The minimum diameter for bending expanded metal-backed sheeting is five inches. DO NOT FORM SOLID METAL-BACKED RHINO HYDE USING A BREAKPRESS OR ROLL. SOLID METAL-BACKED RHINO HYDE SHOULD BE CUT INTO THE DESIRED WIDTH AND LENGTH AND BOLTED INTO PLACE.

Recommended fasteners for attaching expanded metal-backed sheeting to a substrate include 1/4" and 5/16" diameter flat head elevator bolts, stove bolts, tapered head machine screws and urethane lining bolts. The length of the desired bolt used depends upon the application and the thickness of the material.

Fasteners should be placed often enough to ensure the liner is firmly attached to the substrate to prevent movement or vibration. Bolt centers should measure 12 - 14 inches along the sides and center and 6 - 8 inches on the butts and joints.

To ensure optimized wear life, bolt heads should be out of the main flow-path of the material and should not protrude above the surface of the liner. A protruding bolt head in the flow-path will wear quickly, causing the liner to loosen and wear prematurely. A protrusion at the surface of the liner may cause turbulence in the flow of the material, thereby accelerating the erosion process. A depression created by drawing a bolt in too tight may also create turbulence.

Fabric-backed sheeting is designed to be attached to a substrate with an adhesive. To ensure the sheet is securely attached, a limited number of flat head elevator, stove or urethane bolts should be used along the edges and seams.

Metal Preparation

Key to the successful installation of fabric-backed Rhino Hyde is the proper preparation of the metal substrate. A fresh metal surface , free of rust or dirt build up is essential. Mechanical sanding or sandblasting, followed by a solvent wipe to remove all oil, grease and dust is recommended shortly before application o the adhesive. Worn area or indentations in the metal surface should be filled with caulking to ensure the fabric-backed sheet will lie flat when installed.

Application of the Adhesive

A high-quality contact cement is recommended for installing fabric-back Rhino Hyde. Tandem Products stocks adhesive for this purpose as do most industrial adhesive suppliers. A contact cement effective in bonding cotton fabric to metal is desires.

Prepare both the metal substrate and the fabric-backed Rhino Hyde prior to application of the adhesive. Ensure the adhesive bonds on clean surfaces, free of dust. Stir the adhesive prior to applying. Spread approximately a 10-mil layer of adhesive on the fabric with the coarse edge of the trowel. Apply an even layer of adhesive to the steel with the fine edge of the trowel. Allow the solvent time to evaporate before positioning the polyurethane sheet. Place the polyurethane sheet carefully on the metal. The best bond is achieved if the fabric-backed sheet does not have to be moved after applying.

The fabric -backed sheet should be free of any bumps or ripples. Bolt leading edges 6-8" on center, 1" from the edge. Supplementary bolts on the other edges may be used. Apply pressure using heavy objects or clamps for one hour, particularly along the edges to achieve optimal bonding.

Caution: The contact adhesive contains flammable solvents, which are volatilized during the process. Use a NIOSH-approved respirator for organic vapors when applying.

Do not expose Rhino Hyde to open flame situations such as welding. The polyurethane can ignite when temperatures exceed 800 ºF, generating toxic decomposition products. If a fire involving polyurethane sheeting occurs, use foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical fire extinguishers. Self-contained breathing apparatus is required when fire fighting to avoid inhalation of toxic gases.

NOTICE: All of the above statements, recommendations, suggestions and data concerning the subject material are based on our laboratory results and, although we believe the same to be reliable, we expressly do not represent, warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness or reliability of same, or the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof, neither do we warrant that any such use, either alone or in combination with other material shell be free of the rightful claim of any third party by way of INFRINGEMENT or like, and TANDEM PRODUCTS, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHATABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.