At McDowell & Company, we specialize in sponge gaskets designed for compression recovery and gap filling applications.
Sponge Gasket Technical Aspects
Materials
- Silicone sponge
- EPDM sponge
- Neoprene sponge
- Closed-cell foam
- Open-cell foam
- Blended sponge
- High-temperature foam
- Microcellular urethane
Manufacturing Capabilities
- Die cutting
- Water jet cutting
- Kiss cutting
- Adhesive backing
- Custom lamination
- Thickness ranges
- Density control
- Surface treatments
Quality Standards
- ASTM D1056
- Compression set
- Recovery testing
- Density verification
- Cell structure
- Water absorption
- Flame resistance
- Compression force
Industries Served
- HVAC
- Transportation
- Electronics
- Medical
- Industrial
- Construction
- Marine
- Automotive
End Applications
- Thermal insulation
- Vibration dampening
- Sound absorption
- Weather sealing
- Gap filling
- Cushioning
- Impact protection
- Environmental sealing
Sponge Gasket Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What compression ratios are available?
Ratios from 25% to 75% with materials engineered for specific recovery requirements.
2. Do you offer adhesive backing?
Yes, pressure-sensitive adhesives available in acrylic, rubber, or silicone formulations.
3. What density options are available?
Densities from 2 PCF to 40 PCF depending on material and application requirements.
4. Can sponge gaskets be used outdoors?
Yes, UV-resistant and weather-resistant formulations available for outdoor applications.
5. What thickness ranges can you manufacture?
Available from 1/32″ to 4″ thick with tight tolerance control.
