Polyurethane rubber materials are used in a number of applications, including gasketing and sealing of a range of electronic devices. Urethane rubber offers excellent impact absorption, making it the ideal material for protecting the underside of electronic devices from impact and movement. Urethane rubber protective feet are available in a range of shapes, sizes and dimensions, or as roll stock for custom designs. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities, we can laminate urethane rubber materials with double sided adhesives and convert the bespoke material construction into custom shapes, sizes and final presentations suited to your unique requirements.

Polyurethane rubber characteristics:

• Good recovery when compressed
• Strong and durable
• Good temperature resistance
• Good impact and abrasion resistance
• Excellent tear and tensile strength

Neoprene foam is a closed cell foam, that is impermeable to air and water, providing superior sealing against ingress of liquids, including oils and chemicals. Neoprene foam tape is commonly used in applications such as sealing and gasketing of electronics, especially those within automotive devices. Other applications include those requiring cushioning and vibration damping. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities, we can laminate closed cell neoprene foam with double sided adhesives and convert the bespoke material construction into custom shapes, sizes and final presentations suited to your unique requirements.

Closed cell neoprene characteristics:

• Good UV, ozone and oxidation resilience
• Flame retardant
• Resistant to oils and chemicals
• Flexible and durable
• Available in a range of colours
• Excellent ageing properties
• Resistant to extreme high and low temperatures
• Available in a range of thicknesses

Polyethylene foam, also known as PE and LDPE, is a lightweight, closed cell foam with superior performance. Polyethylene foam is strong and resilient with excellent energy absorption and acoustic properties. Common applications include shock absorbing, vibration damping, thermal insulation, gasketing and sealing across a range of industries. Crosslinked polyethylene foam is also available, which offers enhanced performance due to the stronger cell structure. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities, we can laminate closed cell polyethylene foam with double sided adhesives and convert the bespoke material construction into custom shapes, sizes and final presentations suited to your unique requirements.

Polyethylene foam characteristics:

• Closed cell
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Resistant to chemicals and grease
• Excellent resistance to environmental extremes e.g. UV, ozone and moisture
• Available in a range of thicknesses and colours
• Lightweight, flexible and durable
• Low water absorption and vapour transmission
• Performs in high and low temperatures

3M™ Bumpon protective products are self-adhesive rubber cushioning products used in a wide range of industries where a cushioning, spacing, sound and shock dampening, scratch protection and skid resistant solution is required. Bumpons are available in a variety of moulded shapes including strip, 3D tapered, hemispherical and top-hat options. Bumpon roll stock material is also available for cushioning large areas or for custom die-cut options. Visit our polyurethane rubber page for more information. A variety of height, thickness and colour options is available, as well as a choice of rubber or acrylic adhesive, for bonding to a variety of substrates including plastics, metals, glass and wood. Bumpon protective products are easy to use, requiring no application tools, screws or rivets, eliminating these costly operations from your manufacturing processes.

Bumpon protective product characteristics:

• Permanent application
• Maintains shape and will not crack or harden
• Excellent wear resistance
• Excellent cushioning properties
• Electrically conductive
• Resists exposure to various environments such as humidity
• Will not scratch, mark or stain surfaces
• Excellent skid-resistance, high coefficient of friction

Our applications include:

• Protective feet on electronics devices
• Corner protection strips
• Anti-skid feet on kitchen appliances
• Spacers within electronic devices
• Closure impact resistance and sound dampening of drawers and doors

Our wide range of medical foam products are used in the healthcare industry for a number of applications such as gasketing and sealing in medical devices, patient cushioning and fluid management in long-term wear wound dressings. Medical foams are available in a range of colours, density and thickness combinations. We can laminate your foam with any of a wide range of adhesives for the specific requirements of your application, for example skin friendly silicones for woundcare devices.We offer an extensive range of medical grade foam products from world leading manufacturers. Click on the products tab for more information.

Medical foam characteristics:

• Soft, conformable and flexible
• Lightweight and breathable
• Water resistant (closed cell)
• Absorbent (open cell)
• Durable for long term wear
• Stretchable
• Fungal resistance
• Stain resistance
• Sterilizable by gamma or EtO
• Consistent quality, durability and versatility
• Low outgassing
• Excellent compression-set resistance and impact absorption

Our foam applications include:

• Wound dressings
• Sealing of medical device LCD screens
• Medical device cushioning
• Sealing of control panels and keypads
• Electrode and device attachment
• Sealing Ostomy equipment
• Prosthetic padding
• Custom orthotics
• Body and underfoot pressure relief

Polyester foam has an evenly spaced, open cell structure, with good mechanical strength and compressibility. It is a resilient material and ideal for applications requiring sound absorption, cushioning and vibration damping. Polyester foams are also used in gasketing and sealing applications where low air permeability is required. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities, we can laminate polyester foam with double sided adhesives and convert the bespoke material construction into custom shapes, sizes and final presentations suited to your unique requirements.

Polyester foam characteristics:

• UV resistant
• Performs in high and low temperatures
• Superior abrasion and chemical resistance
• Low water vapour transmission
• Mould resistant
• Available in a range of colours
• Lightweight and flexible
• Low thermal conductivity
• Available in a range of densities and firmness

Silicone foam is an extremely resilient material that can perform in high pressure applications and within a wide operating temperature range. We supply silicone foam gaskets and seals using the highest quality materials, including Roger’s high performance Bisco silicones, commonly used for gaskets, seals, heat shields, cushions and insulation for a variety of applications. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities, we can laminate your silicone foam with double sided adhesives and convert the bespoke material construction into custom shapes, sizes and final presentations suited to your unique requirements. We also offer a range of silicone rubbers.

Silicone foam gaskets and seals offer:

• Superior flame resistance
• UV and ozone resistance
• Extremely resilient to mechanical fatigue
• Low flame, smoke and toxicity upon combustion
• Excellent performance at extreme temperatures
• Superior resistance to compression set and creep
• Meets the most stringent UL flame ratings

Our silicone foam applications include:

• Acoustics barriers
• Environmental seals
• Outdoor electrical gaskets
• EMI/RFI shielding gaskets
• Battery cushions
• Automotive heat shields
• HID lighting shields

Silicone rubber is a highly resilient material, with a long service life, due to its ability to perform in a range of extreme environments. We supply silicone rubber gaskets and seals using the highest quality materials, including Roger’s high performance Bisco silicones, commonly used for gaskets, seals, heat shields, cushions and insulation for a variety of applications. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities, we can laminate silicone rubber materials with double sided adhesives and convert the bespoke material construction into custom shapes, sizes and final presentations suited to your unique requirements. We also offer a range of silicone foams.

Silicone rubber gaskets and seals offer:

• Performance in a wide range of temperatures
• Good tensile strength
• Flexibility
• Compression set resistance
• Inherently good electrical insulating qualities
• Excellent resistance to environmental extremes e.g. UV, moisture, ozone and contaminants
• Wide range of thicknesses and hardness options

PVC foam is a closed cell foam with very low moisture absorption. It is ideal for indoor or outdoor applications due to its ability to resist environmental extremes. PVC foam gaskets are used in a wide range of applications including, signage, display and point of sale items. Utilizing our range of converting capabilities, we can supply custom components to your exact specification. We can also laminate your PVC foam with a double sided adhesive to create a single or double sided foam tape.

PVC foam characteristics:

• Available in a range of colours and densities
• Fire resistant (self extinguishing)
• Excellent fatigue resistance and will not rot
• Lightweight, durable and resilient
• Large operating temperature range
• Solvent and chemical resistant

Conductive elastomers are commonly used for the shielding of electronic enclosures against electromagnetic interference (EMI). The emi/rfi shielding system usually consists of a conductive gasket sandwiched between a metal housing and lid, the primary function being to provide sufficient electrical conductivity across the enclosure/gasket/lid junction. Electrically conductive elastomers are ideal for use in applications that require environment sealing as well as EMI shielding. They provide highly conductive and resilient gasketing material for use in all wirelessly transmitting devices, from standard commercial electronics, to ruggedized military devices. Our conductive elastomers are available with or without an adhesive backing and, with access to a wide range of adhesive materials; we can laminate material with an adhesive specified for your unique requirements.

Conductive elastomer characteristics:

• Excellent mechanical properties
• Excellent electromagnetic shielding properties
• Can be used in a wide range of operating temperatures
• Available in a wide variety of filler materials
• Shielding effectiveness up to 120 dB at 10 GHz

3M VHB tape is a speciality acrylic foam tape that offers excellent performance and reliability. VHB tape is a proven high-strength alternative to traditional fixing methods such as screwing and welding. The foamed acrylic adhesive permanently adheres one substrate to another, creating a virtually indestructible bond. As well as bonding, VHB tape seals against moisture and other contaminants. It absorbs shock and impact and can accommodate contraction of dissimilar substrates, as well as conform to rough and uneven surfaces.  3M VHB tape is a trusted and proven solution that is easy to use. This foamed acrylic adhesive has been used in demanding applications for over 30 years and will continue to offer long term and cost effective solutions, for example, in building construction, signage, electronics and automotive applications.

3M VHB characteristics:

• Foamed acrylic adhesive
• Extraordinary strength
• Flexible
• Instant bonding and handling strength
• Conformable
• Closed cell foam
• Long-term ageing resistance from heat, UV light and chemicals
• Bonds to a variety of substrates e.g. metal, glass and plastic
• General purpose options available