Buyer's Guide: Closed Cell Gasket Tape
| Property |
Polyethylene (PE) | Neoprene (SCE-41) | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| General Description | All purpose low cost gasket tape for common gasketing applications. | General purpose gasket tape for high temperature applications. | Ideal gasket for outdoor sealing especially where the seal will be opened and closed repeatedly. |
| Data Sheets | View / Download Technical Data Sheet | View / Download Technical Data Sheet | View / Download Technical Data Sheet |
| Foam Temperature Range | -70 to 175 F° * Rubber adhesive up to 150 F° |
-40 to 200 F° * Rubber adhesive up to 150 F° |
-40 to 180 F° |
| Compression Recovery | Poor | Fair | Excellent |
| Repeatability vs. Single Use | Single Use not recommended for repeat open and closed sealing |
Single / Repeat Use can be used repeatedly if compression recovery is not a great concern. |
Repeat Use (ie: around doors, windows and other seals that require repeated open and close action) |
| Adhesive | Rubber | Rubber | Acrylic |
| Flexibility | Moderate | Moderate | Excellent |
| UV Resistance | Moderate | Excellent | Excellent |
| Indoor Use | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Outdoor Use | Poor (see notes**) | Excellent | Excellent |
| Flammability Rating | N/A not applicable | UL 94 HF-1 | FMVSS 302 |
| Available Colors | Black / White | Black | Black / Grey |
| Typical Applications | Industrial gasketing, Insulation sealing, General purpose cushioning, Appliance bumpers, Refrigerator and food service seals, Sound dampening | Outdoor applications, Moisture seal, Dust and air sealing, High temperature seal, Weatherproofing, Roof curbs, Non-skid tape. | Automotive, Anti-rattle, Marine, HVAC, Weatherstripping, Transportation, RV tape, Electronics, Acoustic seal, Sound deadening |
| Other Common Names | Foam gasket, foam weatherseal | Rubber tape, foam rubber, rubber weatherseal, sponge rubber foam | Vinyl foam tape, vinyl weatherstrip, vinyl weatherseal, RV tape, Automotive tape, PVC tape |
| Additional Notes | White PE Foam is approved by the FDA for incidental food contact. Also available as double sided mounting tape or mounting squares | Neoprene sponge tape is flame retardant, chemical and oil resistant. Made of elastomeric rubber. | PVC contains acoustical and sound deadening properties. Not affected by temperature changes. Remains flexible. |
* Pressure sensitive rubber adhesive is good up to 150 F°
** While Polyethylene foam itself provides excellent weathering, the adhesive may not.