Closed cell EPDM foam rubber from Double Stick Tape Company is supplied as a manufacturer for EPDM sheet, roll, slit strip, gasket, profile, and extrusion seal projects. This category covers closed cell grades, semi closed cell EPDM sponge, open cell options, firm grade material, die-cut gasket, cabinet seal, HVAC seal, enclosure seal, and adhesive backed EPDM foam used only for installation positioning. Selection is based on the sealing gap, density grade, compression behavior, drawing size, and outdoor working conditions.

Product Details

  • Material: EPDM sponge rubber, cellular rubber, closed cell, semi closed cell, open cell, and firm grade
  • Forms: sheet, roll, block, slit strip, die-cut gasket, waterjet cut part, and extruded seal profile
  • Color: black as standard; gray or custom color can be evaluated by compound and project volume
  • Size range: 1 mm-50 mm thickness, 5 mm-1500 mm width, cut length or full roll supply
  • Custom items: density, compression deflection, hole position, corner radius, groove size, profile tooling, adhesive backing
  • Applications: cabinet seal, door seal, HVAC seal, enclosure gasket, vehicle weatherstrip, and outdoor equipment seal

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  • Closed Cell EPDM Sponge Rubber

    • Material: closed-cell EPDM sponge rubber
    • Color: black standard, color review available
    • Formats: sheet, roll, block, slit strip
    • Thickness: 1 mm-50 mm typical range
    • Density: soft, medium, firm options
    • Finish: plain or adhesive-backed surface
  • Custom EPDM Foam Gaskets

    • Material: closed-cell EPDM foam or sponge rubber
    • Color: black standard, grey optional
    • Thickness: 1 mm to 25 mm typical
    • Shapes: frames, rings, washers, strips, and irregular gaskets
    • Adhesive: plain, single-sided PSA, or double-sided PSA
    • Delivery: loose pieces, sheeted parts, or kiss-cut rolls
  • EPDM Closed Cell Foam

    •  Material: closed-cell EPDM sponge rubber
    •  Color: black, with custom color on request
    •  Thickness: 1 mm-50 mm typical
    •  Density grades: soft, medium, firm, 80-220 kg/m3 typical
    •  Supply form: roll, EPDM sponge rubber sheet, slit strip, and cut length
    •  Use: air sealing, water sealing, spacing, cushioning, and outdoor protection
  • EPDM Composite Sponge Door Seal Strip

    • Material: EPDM sponge sealing bulb with solid EPDM support section
    • Color: Black, with other colors available by production request
    • Profile types: Hollow bulb, side bulb, top bulb, U-channel edge seal
    • Grip range: Common 1-5 mm flange or door-edge range
    • Compression guide: 25-40% bulb compression after door closing
    • Supply form: Coils, straight cut lengths, joined frames, sample profiles
  • EPDM Open Cell Foam – Versatile and Customizable Foam Solutions

    • Material: EPDM Open Cell Foam (Flexible, Lightweight, and Insulating)
    • Thickness: Available from 1/8 inch to 2 inches
    • Color Options: Typically Black, with custom colors available
    • Density: Customizable for specific application requirements (Low to Medium Density)
    • Shape: Supplied in sheets, rolls, or custom-cut pieces for precise application
    • Temperature Range: -40°C to +120°C, ideal for both cold and hot environments
  • EPDM Sponge Adhesive Seal

    • Common thickness: 2 mm to 15 mm
    • Standard color: black EPDM sponge
    • Material: closed cell EPDM sponge rubber
    • Backing: one-side pressure sensitive adhesive
    • Liner: paper or film release liner
    • Supply form: rolls, strips, custom slit widths
  • EPDM Sponge Rubber Extrusions

    • Size: custom profile width 5-80 mm, larger sections by tooling
    • Color: black standard, other colors by compound review
    • Material: EPDM sponge rubber, closed-cell or semi-closed structure
    • Shape: D, P, E, O, U-channel, hollow bulb, solid strip
    • Surface: extruded skin surface, optional PSA backing or punched holes
    • Use: door seals, cabinet seals, vehicle seals, equipment covers
  • EPDM Sponge Rubber Gaskets

    • Typical format: die-cut frame, pad, cover, and enclosure gasket parts
    • Thickness: 1 mm to 25 mm, matched to gap and compression target
    • Material: closed cell EPDM sponge rubber
    • Color: black standard, other colors reviewed by requirement
    • Backing: plain, PSA backed, or kiss-cut on release liner
    • Drawing details: outer size, inner opening, bolt holes, radius, and wall width
  • Firm Grade EPDM Sponge

    • Material: Firm-grade closed-cell EPDM sponge
    • Color: Black as standard
    • Density: 180-220 kg/m3 typical reference
    • Thickness: 2mm-50mm sheet and roll options
    • Format: Sheet, roll, slit strip, die-cut pad
    • Backing: Plain or adhesive-backed for positioning
  • Neoprene EPDM Blend Foam

    • Material: Neoprene/EPDM closed-cell foam blend
    • Color: Black as standard
    • Thickness: 1 mm-40 mm typical range
    • Formats: Sheets, rolls, strips, gaskets, tapes
    • Adhesive: Plain, acrylic PSA, or rubber PSA
    • Use: Indoor and outdoor industrial sealing
  • Semi Closed Cell EPDM Foam

    • Thickness: 3 mm-30 mm typical range for strips, rolls, and sheets
    • Density: 80-130 kg/m3 for soft compression and recovery
    • Color: black, grey, or project-specific color options
    • Material: semi-closed cell EPDM sponge for controlled sealing
    • Backing: plain foam or PSA laminated foam with release liner
    • Use: automotive HVAC, access panels, air ducts, and converted foam strips

Closed cell EPDM foam rubber is normally chosen when a sealing part needs to handle weather, UV, ozone, moisture, dust, and repeated compression. In this category, the key question is not only “what thickness is available?” but whether the material can keep contact after installation.

For procurement teams, converters, and engineering teams, EPDM foam material properties should be checked against the real assembly condition. A 3 mm strip for a light cabinet door, a 10 mm HVAC access panel gasket, and a hollow profile seal for outdoor equipment may all use EPDM sponge rubber, but the closing force, contact width, rebound, and cutting method are different. Before confirming sheet, roll, strip, die-cut, or extrusion supply, it is better to review the working gap, water exposure, temperature cycling, and contact surface.

Product Range / Covered Products

Double Stick Tape Company supplies EPDM sheet, roll, block, slit strip, gasket blank, die-cut gasket, waterjet cut part, door seal, cabinet seal, enclosure gasket, weatherstrip, and extruded EPDM seal profile. Closed cell grades are the first choice for air and water sealing because they help reduce water absorption and support outdoor contact. Semi closed cell EPDM sponge is used when the sealing surface is uneven or when a softer closing feel is needed. Open cell or semi-open sponge can be used for cushioning or low-pressure contact, but wet sealing should be tested in the actual assembly.

Selection Guide

A good selection starts from the gap, not from the catalog thickness. For many foam gasket designs, 25%-35% working compression is a practical reference for air sealing. Water sealing usually needs 35%-50% compression after sample fitting. If compression is too low, air, dust, or water can pass through the contact line. If compression is too high, the material may take a higher compression set, lose recovery, or make the door or cover hard to close.

Density and compression deflection should be reviewed together. A soft grade can close easily on small cabinet doors, light covers, or slightly uneven surfaces.

Benefits

  • Helps create air, dust, moisture, and water seals when the cell structure and compression rate are matched correctly.
  • Reduces selection mistakes by checking gap height, target compression, density grade, closing force, and sample fitting before batch production.
  • Resists UV, ozone, weathering, oxidation, and aging in outdoor and industrial conditions.
  • Covers sheet, roll, strip, gasket, and profile supply under one EPDM foam rubber category.

When Should Closed Cell EPDM Foam Rubber Be Used Instead of Semi Closed or Open Cell Grades?

Closed cell EPDM foam rubber is usually used where the seal must resist air leakage, water splash, weather exposure, ozone, and repeated door or cover compression. It works well for cabinet seals, electrical enclosure gaskets, HVAC access panels, vehicle body seals, and industrial equipment covers where the foam needs to keep contact after compression. The final choice should be based on gap height, compression percentage, density grade, recovery requirement, and whether the part will be supplied as sheet, roll, slit strip, die-cut gasket, or extruded profile.

TDS / Technical Range

Item

Typical Range / Customizable Value

Material family

EPDM sponge rubber, cellular rubber, closed cell, semi closed cell, open cell, firm grade

Product form

Sheet, roll, block, slit strip, die-cut gasket, waterjet cut part, extruded seal profile

Standard color

Black; gray or custom color can be evaluated by compound and order requirement

Thickness range

1 mm-50 mm for sheet and strip; thicker block available for gasket cutting

Roll width

100 mm-1500 mm depending on foam grade, thickness, and converting method

Sheet size

500 mm x 500 mm, 1000 mm x 1000 mm, 1000 mm x 2000 mm, or custom cut size

Strip width

5 mm-500 mm slit width; tolerance depends on thickness, foam softness, and winding stability

Density grade

Soft, medium, firm; selected by compression load and closing force

Compression deflection

Soft to firm range for 25% compression; confirm by gasket pressure requirement

Temperature range

Typical working reference -40 C to 120 C; special grade evaluation by application

Weather resistance

UV, ozone, aging, and outdoor exposure resistance for construction, HVAC, and vehicle sealing

Applications

  • Electrical enclosure gasket for dust, moisture, rain, and outdoor weather protection.
  • HVAC seal for access doors, ductwork joints, pipe areas, and air-handling units.
  • Automotive weatherstrip, vehicle body seal, vibration pad, and protective foam part.
  • Construction joint, roof light seal, portable building seal, and outdoor gap filling.
  • Appliance, lighting, battery box, and electronic housing gasket.
  • Acoustic, thermal, and NVH support parts where sealing and cushioning work together.

Customization Options

Customization should start from the drawing, sample, or assembly condition. For sheet and roll supply, we can adjust thickness, width, length, density grade, cell structure, surface condition, and adhesive backing. For gasket production, useful drawing details include outer dimension, inner cutout, screw hole position, slot shape, corner radius, tolerance, and liner format. If the part will be compressed by a door, cover, screw, or clip, the drawing should be reviewed together with real gap height and target compression rate.

How Should Compression, Density, and Drawing Details Be Confirmed Before Production?

EPDM foam rubber parts should not be selected by thickness alone. For gasket and seal production, the actual gap, target compression rate, closing force, density grade, and expected recovery should be confirmed before production. A soft grade may seal a light cabinet door with low closing force, while a firm grade may be better for larger covers, outdoor panels, or parts that need stronger rebound.

FAQ

Is closed cell EPDM foam rubber waterproof?

Closed cell EPDM foam rubber has low water absorption and can support air and water sealing when the gasket is compressed correctly. Final sealing performance still depends on the contact surface, gasket width, compression percentage, and sample fit result.

What is the difference between closed cell and semi closed cell EPDM sponge?

Closed cell EPDM is preferred for moisture resistance and air or water sealing. Semi closed cell EPDM sponge is softer and more conformable, so it can fit uneven surfaces or lower closing-force designs when the compression setting is controlled.

Can EPDM foam be supplied as gasket or extrusion seal?

Yes. It can be supplied as sheet, roll, slit strip, block, die-cut gasket, waterjet cut part, door seal, cabinet seal, enclosure gasket, or extruded seal profile according to drawing dimensions and application requirements.

How do I confirm the right EPDM foam material properties?

Confirm the sealing gap, working compression, density grade, compression deflection, EPDM foam temperature range, UV or ozone exposure, water contact, drawing tolerance, and sample assembly result. These details help prevent over-compression, leakage, unstable contact, and poor recovery after installation.