Continuous Sealing Path
Plan the perimeter, seam location and corners around the enclosure geometry. Avoid placing seams where water or movement concentrates.
DRAWING-BASED CUSTOM PARTS
Custom Foam Seals
Low-force foam sealing profiles for doors, lids and housings exposed to dust, splash, vibration and thermal movement.
Share the sealing path, closure force, enclosure geometry and environment for a foam-seal construction review.
Made for Your Application
Foam seals differ from general foam pads by prioritising continuity around a perimeter. Converted into strips, frames or complex rings, they help control ingress and air leakage on housings where tolerances and panel flatness are variable.
Material approach
Their compliant cell structure accommodates door movement and unevenness while requiring less closure force than many solid elastomer seals.
Key features
- Continuous perimeter profiles
- split or full liners
- corner reliefs
- low closure force
- moisture-resistant closed-cell grades.
Custom Specifications
Typical values for reference only. Final material grade, tolerance and dimensional capability are confirmed after drawing review.
| Part type | Custom die-cut foam seal |
|---|---|
| Available materials | EPDM, PE and silicone foam options |
| Thickness range | Material and compression dependent |
| Seal width / perimeter | Drawing dependent |
| Profile tolerance | Drawing review required |
| Thickness tolerance | Material grade dependent |
| Adhesive options | One-side or double-side PSA where suitable |
| Delivery format | Frames, strips or liner-retained parts |
| Ingress performance | Dependent on joint design and validation |
MATERIAL SELECTION
Foam Seals Material Comparison
Use this as a starting point only; the selected grade and construction are confirmed against the drawing and application.
| Material | Construction | Review Focus | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPDM Foam | Closed-cell options | Confirm weather, compression and seam layout | Outdoor enclosure seals |
| PE Foam | Closed-cell options | Confirm moisture exposure and closure force | Lightweight equipment seals |
| Silicone Foam | Open or closed-cell options | Confirm temperature and recovery | Temperature-sensitive enclosures |
PRODUCT EXAMPLES
Custom Part Gallery
CONVERTING OPTIONS
Manufacturing & Finish Options
Frame seams, liner breaks and installation direction are planned to keep the sealing path continuous.
Custom Die Cutting
A repeatable route for defined profiles after tooling and project review.
Custom Die Cutting →CNC Knife Cutting
A flexible route for complex profiles and variable project volumes.
CNC Knife Cutting →Kiss Cutting
Liner-retained parts and pull-tab layouts for placement workflows.
Kiss Cutting →Adhesive Backing
PSA and liner constructions reviewed around the mating surface and assembly method.
Adhesive Backing →Custom Material Slitting
Specified strip widths and sheet conversion for downstream assembly.
Custom Material Slitting →DESIGN REVIEW
Engineering Guide
Practical points to include when selecting foam and preparing a drawing for review.
Closure Force
Specify the available closure force and joint gap so the foam can be selected for controlled, repeatable compression.
Liner Breaks and Placement
For adhesive-backed seals, indicate preferred liner breaks, pull tabs and installation direction for the assembly workflow.
Ingress Performance
Ingress performance depends on the selected foam grade, compression, enclosure design and validation testing.
Do not infer an IP rating from the foam alone.
Applications / Where It Fits
Foam seal design should consider the full perimeter path, available closure force, seam location, liner configuration and enclosure environment.
When This Part May Not Be the Best Choice
Pressurised liquid systems, sharp metal edges without support, or exposure to fluids that attack the chosen adhesive or foam.
PROJECT DELIVERY
Manufacturing Capabilities
Available options are confirmed against the selected material, drawing and order requirements.
| Capability | Options |
|---|---|
| Cutting | Die cutting / CNC knife cutting / kiss cutting after review |
| Adhesive | One-side or double-side PSA where suitable |
| Delivery format | Frames / strips / liner-retained parts |
| Prototype | Project review available |
| Production | Prototype to production-volume review |
| Drawing formats | PDF / DXF / DWG / STEP |
| Inspection | Critical requirements confirmed during drawing review |
| Secondary operations | Slitting, liner breaks, pull tabs and adhesive lamination where suitable |
Drawing Requirements
Recommended drawing formats
Please include
- Overall dimensions
- Thickness
- Critical tolerances
- Quantity
- Perimeter path
- Seal width
- Joint gap / closure force
- Seam and liner-break preference
No drawing available? Send the enclosure perimeter, gap, closure method, environment and preferred seam location for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a foam seal different from a foam gasket?
Foam seals are commonly designed around a continuous perimeter and closure path, while gasket geometry can serve other flat interface designs.
How should I specify the seal compression?
Provide the available joint gap, closure force and selected application conditions for construction review.
Can foam seals be supplied with adhesive?
Yes. Include the mating surface, environment and preferred liner configuration in the RFQ.
Where should a seam be located?
Seam location should be reviewed with corners, drainage paths, movement and the enclosure geometry.
Can you provide release-liner breaks?
Liner breaks, pull tabs and installation direction can be configured for the assembly workflow.
Does a foam seal guarantee an IP rating?
No. Ingress performance depends on foam grade, compression, enclosure design, joint geometry and validation testing.
Can prototypes be reviewed?
Prototype feasibility is reviewed with the material, perimeter geometry, liner requirements and quantity.
Can you make foam seals to my drawing?
Yes. CAD files, PDFs, dimensioned sketches and clear reference images can be reviewed for a custom quotation.
What information is needed for a quote?
Include the drawing, material preference if known, critical dimensions, quantity and the application environment.
How is a production route selected?
The manufacturing route is reviewed against the material, profile, critical requirements, quantity and delivery format rather than assumed from the part name.
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