Extruded EPDM Rubber Seals include bulb, lip, door, and accordion seals. Bulb, lip, door, and accordion seals are supplied in standard lengths of sponge or solid rubber. These lengths are cut-to-size and then spliced or bonded into finished gaskets. Hebei Shida Seal Group’s Extruded Rubber Seals catalog describes some of the hundreds of rubber profiles that we keep in stock and can custom-fabricate for you.
Let’s take a closer look at what you need to know about these four main types of extruded rubber seals.
EPDM Rubber Bulb Seals
Bulb seals have an open, rounded, or teardrop-shaped section that supports compression. Some bulbs have a rounded section that looks like a half-moon with a flat bottom instead. Bulb seal dimensions vary, but generally include height, inner diameter (ID), and outer diameter (OD). Often, bulb seals are installed between doors and door frames in vehicles or buildings.
To support compression, bulb seals are usually made of sponge rubber. Softer bulbs made of materials such as EPDM foam can create a watertight seal. With mobile equipment, bulb seals can be attached to metal surfaces such as frames with strong, weather-resistant tape. These tapes can provide either temporary or permanent fastening.
EPDM Rubber Lip Seals
Lip seals feature an edge or sealing lip and, in some cases, an opening. Often, these extruded rubber seals are used to protect the bearing that supports a rotating shaft or bore. Rotary shaft seals, a type of lip seal, retain the bearing’s lubricant and help to prevent the ingress of dust, dirt, and other contaminants that can impede performance or shorten bearing life.
Radial lip seals are used in high-speed crankshaft applications for diesel and gasoline engines. These extruded rubber seals are also used in other types of vehicles and with pumps, mills, and industrial equipment. Compounds vary in terms of material properties, so it’s important to choose an oil-resistant rubber if required by your application.
EPDM Rubber Door Seals
Door seals are designed to fill the gaps between doors and door frames in vehicles or buildings. Depending on the application environment, these extruded rubber seals may need to resist wind, water, weather, or a wide range of temperatures. Applications include mobile equipment, military vehicles, and residential and commercial construction.
Door seals are generally defined by their application rather than by geometric features or material composition. However, most door seals are rectangular. Hatch seals, a type of door seal, are used with fuel tanks, electronic enclosures, and rooftop HVAC systems. This category of extruded rubber seals includes custom weather stripping and some types of bulb seals.
EPDM Rubber Accordion Seals
Accordion seals have folds like the bellows of an accordion. Consequently, the physical dimensions for these extruded rubber seals are very different when they’re stretched or compressed. Many accordion seals are made of EPDM rubber because this elastomer imparts weather and abrasion resistance. Some products also feature an internal spring steel loom.
Accordion seals are often used with mobile equipment and other transportation-related applications. For example, accordion boot seals are used to weatherproof access points such as between a truck cab and a trailer. Without this type of sealing, the splash of water from roadways may cause or contribute to the formation of rust.
We always manufacture our Extruded Rubber Seal from the highest quality compounds available. This ensures that our Extruded Rubber Seals are not only suitable for use, but also made to last. Despite offering high strength and tear resistance, our window seals are also highly flexible. This enables our profiles to fit around a wide variety of curves.
Our facility is fully equipped with the latest equipment and technology, providing us with the capability to manufacture precision Extruded Rubber Seal in quantities from short run to full production runs. We have 5 extrusion lines, continuous cure microwave, precision cutting, and splicing machines, and also provide value-added finishing services. In addition, we offer in-house tool, and mold design and manufacturing to ensure that your parts are manufactured to the most exacting requirements.
Hebei Shida Seal Group is uniquely qualified to manufacture custom EPDM Extruded Rubber Seal for your application. Our quality management system is IATF 16949:2016 accredited. We can provide PPAP Level 3 documents for OEM clients.
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