Simplifying Foam Installation
Installing foam strips manually can be difficult when the material moves, twists or becomes misaligned during assembly. Adhesive-backed EPDM foam provides temporary or permanent positioning support, depending on the selected adhesive system.
The adhesive layer allows the foam to be applied directly to prepared metal, plastic, glass or coated surfaces.
Available Configurations
Adhesive-backed EPDM foam can be supplied as:
- Single-sided foam tape
- Rectangular sealing strips
- Die-cut adhesive gaskets
- Pre-cut lengths
- Continuous rolls
- Custom profile sections
Release liners protect the adhesive before installation and can be selected according to the production process.
Adhesive Selection
The correct adhesive depends on:
- Surface material
- Surface energy
- Temperature exposure
- Humidity
- Installation environment
- Required bonding strength
- Indoor or outdoor use
The adhesive should not be treated as the only structural fixing method unless the complete assembly has been tested for that purpose.
Custom Converting Services
OKIN can combine EPDM foam manufacturing with secondary processing, including:
- Adhesive lamination
- Slitting
- Die cutting
- Length cutting
- Hole punching
- Custom packaging
Samples can be prepared for surface adhesion and installation testing before production. This helps confirm whether the foam, adhesive and application surface are compatible.
