Slow Recovery PVC Foam Seals

Slow Recovery PVC Foam Seals

Slow Recovery PVC Foam Seals

Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd utilise a wide network of material manufacturers and suppliers enabling us to offer a vast range of high-quality cellular and solid materials which can be used as a solution to your sealing requirements, one of which includes Slow  Recovery PVC Foam.  Slow Recovery PVC Foam seals are available in the form of gaskets, washers, strips and fabrications all designed to prevent air, fluid and gas leaks or the intrusion of dust and debris.  All our Slow Recovery PVC Foam seals are made to order and available in almost any given size, shape or format, produced by using customers samples or drawings, ensuring the final product perfectly fits the application.  As each form of seal is produced using a different process, ASG has invested heavily in various types of machinery, allowing us to offer high and low volume seals for use within many different industries.

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For information on Slow Recovery PVC Foam Seals please complete the following quick enquiry or call us on +44(0)1384 252555.






    Product Specification & Key Characteristics

    Colour: black or white

    Density: 100 - 120 Kg/m3

    Temperature Range: -30°C to +60°C

    Flammability: FMVSS302 

    Availability: 1000mm to 1400mm

    1 meter  to 130 meter lengths (depending on thickness)

    2mm to 20mm thicknesses as standard.

    Full technical data can be supplied upon request,
    or downloaded from our online portal.

    What are Slow Recovery PVC Foam Seals?

    Slow Recovery PVC Foam, like other grades of PVC foam,  is made up of PVC and Polyurea compounds which are combined, heated until it expands and then cured, creating a closed cell, low density foam, designed to seal against air, dust and liquids. Slow Recovery PVC Foam as the name suggests ‘recovers’ slowly following compression.  Slow  Recovery PVC Foam seals are a device or substrate that is used to join surfaces together to either act as a separator or a body to prevent liquids, solids or gases escaping or penetrating the seal.   Our Slow Recovery PVC Foam seals can take the form of cut gaskets, strips, washers, extruded cord and bespoke fabrications,  which can be supplied with a choice of self-adhesives which assists with holding the seal in situ.

    Why use Slow Recovery PVC Foam Seals?

    Our Slow Recovery PVC Foam seals offer many of the desirable properties of the other PVC Foam variants which include UV resistance, low level water absorption, dimensional stability  perfect for use as air, dust and liquids sealing, but also offers slower recovery following compression. 

    PVC Foams strips are lightweight, flame retardant and durable,  with a Slow  Recovery property making it perfect for use in sealing applications where they will be applied to irregular shaped gaps, pipework or surfaces which require more time to manipulate and fit the seal into position.

    Advantages of using Slow Recovery PVC Foam Seals

    Seals made using Slow Recovery PVC Foam offer countless advantages over other foams including good acoustic, flammability properties and resistance to ozone, UV,  rot and mould growth and solvents making them popular for use in sealing, insulation, cushioning and filtration applications such as rooflight seals, glazing seals and refrigeration seals. 

    The reduced recovery time of these seals means they can be used to create a tight fitting and secure seal as it allows the user time to manipulate and fit the seal into position.  Slow Recovery PVC is available in a range of pre-manufactured thicknesses, ready to be shipped or converted in usable finished sealing components where they are utilised in the automotive, construction, electronics, HVAC and stationery industries.

    Benefits of using Slow Recovery PVC Foam

    • Extra lightweight
    • Recovers slowly following compression
    • Can be laminated or split to non-standard thicknesses
    • Highly moisture resistant
    • Flame retardant
    • Can be easily cut into a range of products
    • Excellent dust and moisture seal

    Different Grades of PVC Foam Available

    Having a network of manufacturers and suppliers, allows ASG to offer a full range of PVC materials, many of which are readily available from stock for a quick turnaround.  Below is just a selection of some of our popular polyethylene material types we can offer:

    • Fast Recovery 
    • Fruit Selection (Dual Density)
    • High Density
    • Medium Density 
    • Low Density
    Have a Question about Slow Recovery PVC Foam?

    Please contact us using the form below or by calling us on +44(0)1384 252555.