RH Nuttall Ltd have been providing UK industries with EPDM seals for decades. Our family-run organisation has been passed down through the generations, securing the knowledge and experience we need to excel as a premier supplier of EPDM seals in England and Wales. We provide these products for all types of industry, across all sectors. We are proud to say that after all this time, RH Nuttall Limited have become a name that your business can trust.

What is an EPDM Sponge Seal?

An EPDM sponge seal is a high grade insulation and sealing component. EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, which is actually a polymer. Polymers are the materials we use to create plastics, usually using heat and pressure applied to gasses. EPDM sponge is a closed cell material, meaning that it is porous and lighter than its rubber counterpart.

What is an EPDM Rubber Seal?

An EPDM rubber seal is the non-porous version of the EPDM sponge seal. This material gives less of a cushioning effect and more of a sealing component. EPDM rubber was developed in the ‘60s as a polymer made up from Ethylene, Propylene, and Diene. EPDM rubber makes excellent seals, but it is also useful in a whole range of other applications.

What’s the Difference?

EPDM sponge seals are made from that closed cell polymer base which prevents the passage of air or water through the gasket. Rubber seals have exactly the same idea, but the main material does not compress like sponge does. The rubber creates a solid matter rather than a compressed one. If you need cushioning, you want EPDM sponge. If you want stability, choose rubber.

What are EPDM Sponge and Rubber Seals Used For?

The main purpose of an EPDM seal is to aid in thwarting fluid seepage between important industrial parts. You might find a coating of EPDM rubber on non-slip surfaces to prevent slips, trips, and falls. You could find this on decks, used in the marine industry. You might use EPDM rubber sheets to coat the inside of hoses and in HVAC vents and interior systems.
EPDM rubber and sponge seals are frequently used in the plumbing industry since they have excellent resilience against seepage. Window seals, door seals, and even seals used in aeroplanes can all be EPDM rubber. Even in sponge form EPDM can be used as gaskets, as a membrane, or as a diaphragm.
It is worth noting that EPDM seals are sensitive to petroleum-based products and should be kept away from oils. These will eventually break down the rubber, rendering the seal useless.

Do You Need a Sponge or a Rubber Seal?

Both RH Nuttall Ltd sponge seals and rubber seals are available as per customer requirements. Tell our team what you need using the form below and allow us to get back to you with the information you seek. Whether you require seals against dust and debris or draught exclusion for your construction project, we are the team you need on your side.

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EPDM Strip – Washers – Gaskets

We create EPDM strips or sheets, which we can then manufacture down into smaller products. RH Nuttall Ltd EPDM washer, seals, placers, and gaskets are powering industry throughout England and Wales. After decades in business, clients trust our products for the high quality materials we supply.

Self-Adhesive Backing Optional

RH Nuttall Limited manufacture a wide range of both plain and adhesive-backed seals. We can apply a sticky backing to our EPDM sheets, gaskets, and seals. This adds stability to the join and security to the finished product.

The Benefits of EPDM

There are many reasons why RH Nuttall Ltd regularly sells EPDM rubber and sponge seals. As a building material, the properties of EPDM make it a useful product in a number of industries. Some benefits of EPDM seals include:

  • This component prevents fluid flow but remains flexible as it does so
  • It is soft and malleable enough to easily spread and mould
  • EPDM is airtight and weathertight – both in rain and sun
  • It is highly elastic
  • It is puncture resistant
  • EPDM rubbers can last from 30-40 years
  • EPDM is highly resistant to acids and to alkaline solutions

This component can come with an adhesive backing which sticks readily to all manner of building materials. You can use EPDM in construction as a suitable polymer to adhere to bricks, wood, concrete, other plastics, metal, and even render.
With so much versatility of use it is no wonder that thousands of people every year trust RH Nuttall Limited with their EPDM sheeting, gasket, and seals, right here at home in the UK.
Contact us now to discuss EPDM prices.