These materials make excellent gaskets and seals where high compression is needed. There are different types of materials for all of your sealing requirements. The medium to be sealed and temperature are factors that need to be considered when selecting the proper sponge for your sealing application. If the information contained on this page is not sufficient to help you answer questions; please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information. These materials are available in black and gray. The material is also available with a cloth laminate on one side in a variety of colors. The materials also come with option adhesive on one side.

Neoprene Foam (SCE41N, SCE42N, SCE43N) 

A material with similar characteristics to the blended material above. This material is a pure Neoprene sponge and will meet more mil-specs than the blended product and has a much better resistance to oils and petroleum products.

EPDM Foam (RE41EPT, RE42EPT, RE43EPT)

A material with similar characteristics to the blended material above. This material is a pure EPDM sponge and will meet more mil-specs than the blended product and has a much better resistance to chemicals and ozone. Please contact us with questions regarding chemical compatibility.

PVC

This material comes in a variety of densities to best suit your sealing application. General performance characteristics of PVC include:

• Absorbs Shocks, cushions, deadens sound, and eliminates excess vibration.
• Provides an excellent buffer between contact surface
• PVC has excellent UV Resistance
• Can be used to seal a wide variety of chemicals (call for details)
• Closed-cell vinyl foam products include the ability to make a long life seal against air, moisture, and light and dust penetration, when compressed 30% or more.
• PVC insulates in thermal, electrical and sound applications.

Low Density PVC

V700 Series

This economical general purpose foam tape is manufactured for use in applications requiring positive seals on irregular surfaces or when flex and conformability to seal tight radius curves are critical considerations. This material is a self extinguishing formulation that meets FMVSS 302A Specifications. This material is available with or without an acrylic adhesive. Low density PVC is also available cast onto a 1.5 mil polyester film to provide dimensional stability, reducing stretching of the foam, reduce wear and to prevent sticking to surfaces. This material is inherently resistant to fire, ultraviolet rays, most chemicals, and solvents.

V1500 Series

This medium density foam tape is manufactured for use in applications requiring positive seals on irregular surfaces. This material; provides an excellent combination of flexibility and conformability with strength and wear resistance. This material is a self extinguishing formulation that meets FMVSS 302A Specifications. This material is available with or without an acrylic adhesive. V1500 series PVC foam absorbs shocks, cushions, deadens sound and eliminates excise vibration. It has excellent dimensional stability. This material is inherently resistant to fire, ultraviolet rays, most chemicals, and solvents.

V2500 Series

This Heavy density foam tape is manufactured for use in the most demanding sealing or cushioning applications. High internal strength resists pressures from outside forces and high hardness resists deterioration. This material; provides an excellent combination of flexibility and conformability with strength and wear resistance. This material is a self extinguishing formulation that meets FMVSS 302A Specifications. This material is available with or without an acrylic adhesive. V1500 series PVC foam absorbs shocks, cushions, deadens sound and eliminates excise vibration. It has excellent dimensional stability. This material is inherently resistant to fire, ultraviolet rays, most chemicals, and solvents.

Features Specifications

• Extreme High and Low Temperatures AMS3195
• High Compressibility Mil-R-46089
• Low Compression Set ASTM D1056
• UV/Ozone Resistant Mil-R-6130
• Excellent Gasketing material Mil-Std 670

Typical Properties of Medium Density Sponge (Specifications for other densities available upon request)

PROPERTIES SECIFICATION TYPICAL VALUES

AMS3195

Density lbs/cubic inch .025 Max .020

(under ¼’ thick)

Compression Deflection, PSI 6-14 11

Compression Set, 22 hrs @212°F 60% Max 29

Brittle Point °F -67 -103

Temperature Range °F N/A -103 – 450°F

Water Absorption 5% Max Pass

Tensile Strength, PSI N/A 100

Elongation, % N/A 200

Thermal Conductivity

(BTU in./hr. ft² °F N/A .6

Closed Cell Viton Sponge

# 1028 Sponge is a closed cell sponge formulation that is manufactured with a continuous skin on both sides. The skin makes the sponge stronger and more tear resistant. Even when the skin is punctured or cut, the sheets will not allow passage of air or fluid between cells. The non-absorbent sheets are highly compressible, resilient, light weight and provide good thermal insulation.

Like dense Viton sheet, #1028 Sponge is generally resistant to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, oils, fuels, ozone and weather, lubricants and animal or vegetable oils. It is also resistant to acids and hot water.

#1028 Sponge sheets have a service temperature range of -10°F to 400°F however elevated temperature while under compression will have an adverse effect on the resilience of this material.