Discover the benefits of dual-durometer EPDM profiles, which combine rigid and soft sections in one cross-section, and explore their typical applications.
Dual-durometer EPDM profiles are profile solutions in which two sections with different hardness or density properties work together within the same cross-section. This allows one section to handle mounting and support while the other provides flexible sealing.
Why Use a Dual-Durometer Design?
A single-material profile cannot always provide both a strong grip and soft compression. A dual-durometer design helps combine these two requirements in a single profile.
Where Are They Used?
Dual-durometer profiles can be used in automotive door and trunk applications, cabins, machine covers, special body systems and a variety of industrial sealing points.
How Do the Rigid and Soft Sections Work?
The harder section supports the shape stability or the mounting area of the profile. The sponge or softer section presses against the mating surface, closing the gap and contributing to the seal.
What Information Is Needed for the Right Profile?
The mounting channel or panel dimensions, compression gap, mating surface geometry, operating environment and the cross-section dimensions of the existing profile should be known.
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