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Foam Gaskets

Foam gaskets
Foam parts

Foam Gaskets

Custom foam gaskets provide excellent sealing, cushioning, and insulation for your business across a wide range of industrial applications.

A foam gasket is a component used between joining parts to create a seal, acting as an impenetrable barrier to liquids, gases, dirt, debris, sound, and a range of temperatures, both hot and cold. Widely used in the automotive, aerospace, energy, construction, electronics, or manufacturing sectors, it is possible to develop custom foam gaskets tailored to meet the specific requirements of your application while delivering long-lasting performance.

At Polyformes, we have vast experience as foam gasket manufacturers for a range of different industries and applications. Working closely with you to develop the required design and define the correct material, we can produce custom foam gaskets in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and materials. Whether you need a single prototype or a high-volume production run, please contact us.

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Benefits of foam gaskets

The benefits of foam gaskets include:

Reliable seal against water, dust and debris.
Durable performance across a range of industrial applications.
Cushioning and vibration protection.
Resistance to water, chemicals, oils, and grease.
Can be manufactured in bespoke sizes and shapes.
Flexible and adaptable to different surface profiles.
Available in a range of densities and material grades.
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FAQs

Foam gaskets are components that seal gaps between two surfaces and prevent the movement of liquids, gases, dust, noise, or heat, while also providing cushioning and protection. The specific design and types of foam used to manufacture foam gaskets vary depending on the intended use of the gasket, including the type of liquid, gas, or dust it’s required to create a barrier to, and how intricate its design is.

Foam gaskets have a wide range of uses. The automotive industry, in particular, uses foam gaskets for a variety of applications, including enabling the safe and effective movement of fluids and gases around engines and other systems, and preventing contamination of components by air, water, oil, dust, and other debris. The chemical processing and energy industries are also reliant on the high performance of foam gaskets, largely due to their chemical, impact, and heat resistance, as well as their anti-vibration properties.

Foam gasket material is typically a closed-cell polyethylene foams such as Plastazote® and Evazote®, as well as other specialist foam materials.  Plastazote® is popular for the manufacture of foam gaskets due to its superb chemical resistance. Evazote® is more durable than Plastazote®, making it ideal for the construction industry, where hardwearing, long-lasting foam gaskets are often required.

Polyformes can design and manufacture custom foam rubber gaskets in virtually any shape, size, thickness, or material specification. This approach ensures optimal fit and performance while maintaining efficient performance within the intended application.

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Process

A partnership approach

We don’t just manufacture foam gaskets and parts – we gain a detailed understanding of our business and challenges before proposing a cost-effective solution that does exactly what you need.

Understanding

We discuss your requirements with you, gaining a full, detailed understanding of your project.

Develop

Using your products or CAD data, we develop a solution using appropriate materials.

Test

We provide pre-production samples for testing and assurance on fit and quality.

Manufacture

We manufacture your products in-house at our specialist foam conversion facility.

Support

We forge long term relationships, providing ongoing support and assistance.

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Why work with us?

At Polyformes, our experience, expertise, and in-house conversion equipment enable us to provide your business with a wide range of benefits.

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We manufacture your custom foam products ourselves, allowing us complete control over design, quality, and lead times.
Short lead times
Our process – from initial meeting through design concept, samples, testing and manufacture – is quick, easy and focused on your requirements.
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You can rely on our team of knowledgeable, experienced foam experts to select the optimal foam material, design, and production method for your application.
Single source
As part of Macfarlane Packaging, you can source a huge range of additional packaging and products from a single, easy-to-manage source.
Vast experience
Our approach means we’ll always consider your budget and balance this against the required performance and technical considerations.
Sustainability
As well as using recycled material where possible, we also place a strong emphasis on removing unnecessary materials, weight and volume from your products.
Wide range of options

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