Gaskets and Seals.
Gaskets and seals provide reliable protection against air, dust, moisture, and vibration across a wide range of applications. At AS Rubber & Plastics, we manufacture these components in multiple foam and rubber materials, ensuring each gasket performs effectively in its intended environment — from HVAC systems and electrical enclosures to automotive, construction, and industrial equipment.
Material Options for Gaskets and Seals
Each material offers specific benefits depending on the level of sealing, flexibility, or resistance needed. If you’re unsure which material is the right fit, our team can recommend the most suitable option based on your application.
PVC Foam Gaskets (Rigid, Slow Recovery, Fast Recovery)
A lightweight and flexible option for general sealing applications.
Key Properties:
Strong weather and UV resistance
Good oil and temperature performance
Compressible for enclosure sealing
Applications:
Dust and oil seals
Outdoor machinery and equipment
Automotive weather sealing
Solid Rubber Gaskets (EPDM, Neoprene, Nitrile)
A durable option for high‑performance sealing applications.
Key Properties:
High resistance to oils, fuels, and chemicals
Excellent weather and abrasion performance
Suitable for heavy-duty sealing
Applications:
Industrial equipment
Chemical-resistant sealing areas
Outdoor and high-stress environments
Types of Seals We Manufacture
We manufacture a wide range of sealing solutions designed for specific performance requirements. These seal types support protection against water, dust, oils, and environmental exposure across various applications.
Water Seals
Designed to prevent moisture ingress in environments exposed to rain, humidity, or washdown conditions.
These materials are selected for their closed-cell or solid, non-absorbent structure, providing strong resistance to moisture and vapour ingress.
Recommended materials
Dust Seals
Used in enclosures, machinery, and equipment where preventing airborne particles is essential.
These materials are chosen for their ability to compress and create an effective barrier against airflow and particulate ingress.
Recommended materials
Oil Seals
Suitable for applications involving exposure to lubricants, fuels, or hydrocarbon-based substances.
These materials offer excellent resistance to oils, fuels, and hydrocarbons, making them suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Recommended materials:
Enclosure Seals
Created for cabinets, access panels, HVAC housings, electrical enclosures, and industrial machinery.
These materials provide effective compression sealing, helping protect enclosures from dust, moisture, vibration, and environmental exposure.
Recommended materials
If you're unsure which type of seal best suits your application, our team can provide guidance based on your performance and environmental requirements. We can also manufacture additional seal types not listed here, tailored to your specific needs.
Applications Across Industries
Foam and rubber gaskets are widely used across sectors that require reliable sealing, cushioning, and environmental protection.
Construction & HVAC
Used for sealing ducts, access panels, and ventilation units, gaskets and seals offer compression, weather resistance, and long-term performance.
Electronics & White Goods
Gaskets and seals help reduce vibration, support insulation, and provide panel or enclosure sealing in domestic appliances and electronic equipment.
Automotive & Yellow Goods
These gaskets and seals are used throughout vehicles and heavy machinery to reduce noise, prevent dust and moisture ingress, and support thermal control.
Glazing & Medical
Closed-cell foams are suitable for glazing systems due to their weather resistance. Medical equipment often uses PU foams for cushioning and sealing applications.
Our Manufacturing & Conversion Capabilities
We offer in-house manufacturing and conversion services to deliver foam, rubber and sponge gaskets and seals that match your exact requirements.
In-House Conversion (Full Foam & Rubber Conversion Capabilities)
We provide a comprehensive in-house conversion service, allowing us to supply foam and rubber gaskets and seals cut, laminated, slit, or spooled to your exact specification.
Conversion Capabilities
We offer a streamlined range of in-house conversion processes to support the manufacture of foam and rubber gaskets and seals. Our capabilities include:
Lamination – Applying adhesives or substrates to foam and rubber materials.
Log Cutting – Cutting full logs of material down to customer‑specified widths.
Slit Rewinding – Producing rolls to exact dimensions, including finger‑lift formats.
Spooling – Supplying long‑length, continuous spools to reduce changeovers and increase efficiency.
Kiss Cutting – Creating precision‑cut adhesive-backed parts and pads in custom shapes.
These processes allow us to supply consistent, accurately converted components suited to a wide range of applications.
Technical Support & Spec Sheet Access
Our team is available to support you with material choices, performance considerations, and technical details. Material datasheets are available to help ensure the correct specification for your application. For full technical information, you can also view our dedicated Data Sheets page.
Certifications
We are certified to ISO 9001:2015, demonstrating our commitment to quality management and consistent manufacturing standards. This certification gives our customers confidence in consistent quality, reliable processes, and full traceability across every order.