Gaskets & Seals
Sealing rings and gaskets that need a true compression set rather than a rigid substitute.
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Extended Range · Rubber
Rubber and foam, cut to seal, grip, and cushion.
For gaskets, seals, and padding that need genuine rubber or foam performance rather than a 3D-printed flexible substitute, we source and cut compatible sheet material to your pattern. The cutting method is confirmed for each formulation because not every rubber is laser-safe.
Compresses and recovers in a way that printed TPU can't fully replicate, available across a range of durometers and thicknesses for either a firm seal or soft cushioning.
Common uses
Padding & Cushioning
Protective padding, edge trim, and vibration dampening cut to fit exactly.
Grip & Anti-Slip Mats
Textured grip surfaces and anti-slip mats where traction is the whole job.
Vibration Isolation
Machine feet, isolation pads, and damping layers that reduce transferred vibration and surface noise.
Properties
Where rubber and foam work well, and where they do not.
Neoprene and EPDM are the general-purpose choices for gaskets and weatherproofing, silicone sheet holds up better across temperature extremes, nitrile resists oils and fuels well, and foam rubber trades sealing performance for cushioning and sound/vibration dampening. Unlike a 3D-printed flexible part, sheet rubber and foam genuinely compress and recover their shape over repeated cycles. They're cut to a flat pattern rather than a 3D form, so more complex geometries may need a combination of cut rubber and another process.
NeopreneEPDMSilicone SheetNitrileFoam Rubber
Common Applications
Where we typically use it.
- Gaskets and sealing rings
- Vibration dampening and anti-slip pads
- Protective padding and edge trim
- Weatherproofing and door/window seals
- Grip surfaces and non-slip mats