FAQ’s

We aim to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible, typically within one working day.

Yes. We regularly supply kiss-cut components on rolls to support automated and semi-automated production processes, helping customers improve productivity and consistency.

Minimum order quantities vary depending on the material and manufacturing process. We work with customers on both development projects and high-volume production programmes.

Lead times vary depending on the material, complexity, and quantity required. Standard products can often be supplied quickly, while bespoke solutions may require tooling and approval before production.

Yes. Many customers contact us with an application challenge rather than a detailed specification. Our experienced team can help identify the most suitable material and converting method to achieve the required performance and cost objectives.

BISCO® HT-800 is a medium-firm silicone foam known for its excellent compression and recovery characteristics. In electronics, it is valued for:

• Effective sealing against dust and moisture
• Absorbing vibration and protecting sensitive components
• Long-term stability at elevated temperatures
• Consistent performance over a wide temperature range

HT-800 is commonly used in electronic enclosures, display assemblies, thermal interfaces, and cushioning applications

The Rogers BISCO® product range includes high-performance silicone foam and sponge materials designed for demanding sealing, cushioning, and protection applications. These materials are trusted for their reliability in harsh environments and are widely used in electronics, transportation, aerospace, and industrial systems due to their superior durability and thermal stability.

Silicone sponge is used in a wide range of industries, including:

• Electronics (gaskets, EMI shielding interfaces, cushioning)
• Automotive (seals, vibration damping)
• Aerospace (thermal insulation, lightweight seals)
• Medical devices (non-reactive cushioning or sealing)
• LED lighting (environmental seals)
• General enclosure sealing where consistent compression and durability are required.

Silicone sponge offers several significant benefits, including:

• Exceptional temperature resistance (typically –60°C to +230°C)
• Excellent sealing against dust, moisture, and environmental elements
• UV, ozone, and weather resistance for long outdoor life
• Low compression set, maintaining its shape under pressure
• Electrical insulation properties
• Chemical resistance and non-corrosive behaviour

Silicone sponge can be manufactured and converted into a wide variety of formats to suit specific applications. These include sheets, rolls, gaskets, strips, pads, custom die-cut shapes and extrusions. This versatility makes it suitable for sealing, cushioning, and insulation tasks across many industries.

Automotive-grade felts provide excellent abrasion resistance, stable compression characteristics, and long-term durability under repeated movement or vibration. They retain their structure over time, ensuring consistent anti-rattle and NVH performance.

Black and white felts are standard. White felt is often used in manufacturing environments where vision systems or human operators need clear visual confirmation that the part has been correctly applied, helping improve quality control.

Absolutely. Thin gauge felt can be supplied with pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side, making it ideal for cable wrapping, harness protection, and quick installation on production lines.

Yes. We routinely convert felt into bespoke die-cut or CNC-cut parts tailored to the exact geometry of clips, trims, brackets, and interior interfaces. This ensures a precise fit and reliable long-term noise reduction.

Thin gauge felts are primarily used for anti-rattle, buzz-squeak-rattle (BSR) control, and vibration damping within vehicle interiors. They are commonly installed between plastic mouldings, trim panels, and metal interfaces to minimise noise and improve perceived quality.

Absolutely. We cut, shape, and laminate reticulated foam for custom filtration and acoustic components.

Yes. It is available in a range of PPI ratings (pores per inch) to control filtration efficiency and airflow.

Yes. It is chemically stable and can be washed and reused in many filtration or cleaning applications.

It has a skeletal, highly open structure created through a reticulation process, providing excellent permeability.

Reticulated (open-cell) foam is used for filtration, acoustic control, air flow applications, and fluid management systems.

It performs well in moderate-to-high temperature ranges, depending on grade. It is widely used in refrigeration and automotive systems.

This blend offers excellent oil resistance, good aging stability, and enhanced durability compared to pure PVC foam.

Yes. RGH convert this foam in to many formats and can be supplied adhesive-backed for easy installation.

PVC/Nitrile foam has very low water absorption, making it suitable for moisture-rich environments

Yes. It is commonly used for thermal insulation, pipe lagging, and vibration damping due to its closed-cell structure.

Poron bonds well with acrylic adhesives and can be supplied with PSA for easy placement and assembly.

Yes. Poron is available in multiple durometers and densities to suit sealing, impact protection, or energy absorption applications.

Poron is resistant to moisture absorption and maintains its mechanical properties in humid environments.

Yes. Poron’s softness, tight tolerances, and stability make it ideal for electronics gasketing, cushioning, and gap filling.

Poron has a microcellular structure that provides superior compression-set resistance and consistent long-term performance.

Absolutely. RGH die-cut foam tapes into gaskets, spacers, bonding pads, and assembly-ready components

Acrylic foam tapes provide the best durability, including excellent resistance to heat, humidity, and outdoor environments.

Yes. Many grades meet automotive standards for trim mounting, interior bonding, and vibration management.

Common carriers include PE, PU and PVC. Each offers different mechanical and environmental properties.

They offer gap filling, vibration damping, and strong adhesion—ideal for uneven or textured surfaces.

Yes. We can convert tapes into any shape for assembly lines, mounting applications, and high-precision components.

They range from thin transfer adhesives (0.05 mm) to thicker variants with carriers depending on bond line and conformability needs.

Acrylic adhesives offer excellent UV, temperature, and moisture resistance, making them ideal for outdoor applications.

High-performance acrylic adhesives are designed for plastics like PP, PE, and powder-coated surfaces.

Common variants include acrylic, rubber-based and silicone, each suited for different substrates and environments.

Yes. We convert rubber sheets into custom shapes using die cutting and CNC knife

Chemical resistance depends on the polymer:
• EPDM for weather/steam
• NBR for oils and fuels
• Silicone for high temperatures
• Neoprene for balanced performance

Sheets are typically available from 1 mm up to 25+ mm, depending on the rubber type and hardness.

Yes. Solid rubber sheeting is widely used for custom gaskets, seals, spacers, and anti-vibration components.

Commonly stocked materials include EPDM, neoprene, nitrile (NBR), silicone, viton, and natural rubber, each suited for specific environments.

Many grades are recyclable, and some are available in low-density or bio-based formulations.

Yes. RGH can laminate PE foam to a range of adhesive tape and can also laminate to fabrics

Standard PE foam has a moderate service temperature range. Cross-linked PE foams offer enhanced thermal stability and surface finish.

Yes. Its shock absorption and tear resistance make it ideal for packaging. RGH manufacture case inserts and transportation protection from a range of different PE foams.

PE foam is a closed-cell, lightweight material with excellent impact absorption, moisture resistance, and chemical stability.

Most grades exhibit good compression-set performance, helping maintain long-term sealing effectiveness.

RGH can supply neoprene with acrylic or rubber-based adhesives for easy to bond applications.

Many neoprene foams are inherently flame-resistant or available in FR-certified formulations. Always check the specific grade for compliance.

Neoprene has moderate oil and chemical resistance—better than EPDM but not as strong as nitrile rubber—making it suitable for light-to-medium oil exposure.

Neoprene foam offers balanced resistance to weather, abrasion, and moderate oil exposure, making it ideal for general-purpose sealing, gasketing, and insulation.

EPDM foams come in a several densities and can be supplied in thicknesses from thin gasketing layers to thick sealing strips. Custom die-cutting and lamination are standard for RGH.

Yes. EPDM bonds very well with high-performance acrylic adhesives and RGH commonly supply with adhesive backing for easy installation.

EPDM provides poor resistance to oils, fuels, and hydrocarbons. For oil exposure, neoprene or NBR-based foams are typically recommended.

Yes. RGH commonly supply EPDM into automotive door seals, HVAC units, and enclosure gasketing due to its long-term durability and compression-set resistance.

EPDM foam offers excellent resistance to weathering, UV, ozone, and temperature extremes, making it ideal for outdoor sealing applications.

Absolutely. PU foam is easily cut, slit, profiled, and die-cut into custom geometries for gasketing, sound management, and protective applications.

Fire performance varies by grade. Standard PU foam is combustible, but fire-retardant and UL-listed grades are available depending on application requirements.

Yes. RGH laminate PU foam with a range of pressure-sensitive adhesives.

No. Because it has an open, interconnected cell structure, it allows air and moisture to pass through. It is ideal for ventilation and acoustic damping, but not for watertight sealing.

Open cell PU foam is widely used for cushioning, acoustic control, ventilation, filtration, and protective packaging due to its soft, breathable, and flexible structure.

PVC foam is produced in a range of densities—from soft, highly conformable grades to firmer structural variants—and can be supplied in multiple thicknesses depending on sealing or cushioning requirements. As converters, we can slit, laminate, die-cut, and supply custom-shaped parts to meet precise specifications.

PVC foam typically performs reliably across moderate temperature ranges and provides good resistance to oils, fuels, and many industrial chemicals. However, specific temperature and chemical tolerances depend on foam density and grade, so material selection should be application-driven.

Absolutely. PVC foam bonds well with a wide range of PSAs, including 3M high-performance acrylic adhesives. Adhesive-backed PVC foam is commonly used for gaskets, mounting, and vibration-damping pads where ease of installation and secure adhesion are required.

Yes. Closed-cell PVC foam offers strong resistance to water absorption, UV exposure, and many environmental factors. It maintains its sealing performance in outdoor or intermittent moisture conditions, making it suitable for weatherstripping and gasketing applications.

PVC foam is a closed-cell polyvinyl chloride material known for its excellent compressibility, vibration damping, and sealing performance. It is widely used in automotive, HVAC, construction, electronics, and general industrial sealing applications.

Thicker bonding tapes offer:

• Gap filling and compensation for surface irregularities
• Allowance for differential thermal expansion between disimilar materials
• Even stress distribution over the bond area
• Noise and vibration damping
• A clean look with no visible screws or rivets
• Weather and corrosion resistance
• Simplified application over mechanical fixings

NB: Refer to 3M Data sheets for more information

No special tools are needed for most applications. A clean 'lint free' cloth, roller, and some pressure are usually enough. For industrial applications, 3M also offers application tools and automated systems to make bonding even faster and more consistent.

Yes. 3M™ VHB™ Tapes are designed for indoor and outdoor environments, resisting moisture, UV, and temperature extremes. Different grades are available — for example:

• GPH series for high heat (up to 230°C short-term).
• LSE series for low surface energy plastics like PP or TPO.
• 4910 Transparent series for glass and clear plastics.

Here’s a quick guide:

• Clean both surfaces to be bonded
• Apply the tape evenly without stretching or trapping air bubbles.
• Roll it down firmly with about 2 kg of pressure per cm² (a firm rub down with a dense rubber roller) to ensure full contact.
• After joining the parts, initial 'handling strength' is normally achieved in 20 - 60 mins with full strength resulting in approx 72 hours at 15oC or above

NB - Please refer to 3M Product Data sheets for full application guidelines.

Proper surface preparation is key to a strong bond. Follow these simple steps:

1. Clean the surface using VHB Surface Cleaner 50:50 mix of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and water
2. If dirt, oil, or past adhesive residue needs removing, use 3M™ Industrial Cleaner to remove the contaminent and then make a final wipe with 3M VHB Surface Cleaner (Very important)
3. Some tricky surfaces, may benefit from a primer.

NB - Always let the surface dry before applying the tape.

Unlike standard foam tapes, 3M™ VHB™ Tape is made entirely of adhesive, not just coated on the surface. Its viscoelastic structure allows it to flow into surface textures and maintain strong, flexible bonds — even between materials like metal, glass, and plastic. It can also absorb stress and vibration, helping to create, attractive long-lasting joints by replacing unsightly screws, rivets and heavy welds.

RGH can supply these materials in various roll widths (wide or narrow), vary roll lengths or provide customised shapes (ie: finished die cut parts) to customer specifications; we can also laminate these materials to third party materials prior to converting into the desired shape.

Please refer to RGH Capabilities page or make an enquiry.

Yes, 3M Thin Bonding Tapes have been used for automotive interiors and for outside environments; they are typically acrylic based adhesives which can resist UV, solvents, humidity and high and low temperatures. Its important to consider all aspects of any given application so please contact us should you’d further guidance on product selection.

A double coated tape has a ‘carrier’ which can be made of tissue, polyester, PP or paper with a thin coating of adhesive on both sides; This ‘carrier’ enables the tape to be handled and processed easily; however, bond strength and temperature performance can be limited by the type of carrier.

For ultimate bond performance Adhesive Transfer Tapes, which have no carrier are just a thin film of pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA); as the tape has no ‘carrier’ the adhesive ‘flows’ better into the surface whilst also typically achieving higher temperature performance.

RGH are happy to give guidance on which is most suitable for any given application.

Thin tapes (0.05mm to 0.3mm) are typically used when one or both bonded surfaces is flexible. This is because these tapes are pressure sensitive so good rub down pressure is needed to ensure a good bond is achieved.

If both bonded surfaces are rigid, thin tapes may still be considered for small component parts; For larger areas or a longer bond line, thicker tapes (0.4mm to 2.3mm thick) will provide better surface to surface contact and therefore optimise bond performance.

3M Thin Bonding Tapes adhere well to metals, glass, composites, painted surfaces, ABS, PC, and acrylics.

Some versions have been modified to work on low surface energy (LSE) plastics such as Polypropylene and Polyethylene or powder coated paints.

The use of 3M Primers can also be used to enhance performance.