Rubber & Sealing Guide Which Rubber Profile Is Right for Your Application? Choosing the right rubber profile depends on more than its shape. How it mounts, what it needs to seal, the amount of compression available and the environment it will operate in can all influence the right choice. Skip straight to your application What do you need the rubber to do? You don’t need to know the profile name. Start with the job and jump straight to the most relevant profile family. 01 Protect an exposed edgePinchweld → 02 Protect an edge + create a sealPinchweld & Seal → 03 Seal a door or openingRubber Extrusions / Truck Door Seals → 04 Create a soft compressible sealSponge Extrusion → 05 Apply a seal to a flat surfaceSelf-Adhesive Seal → Compare the main rubber profile families. Each section below explains what the profile does, where it is commonly used and the key detail to check before you specify it. Profile 01 Pinchweld Protect an exposed edge Pinchweld profiles grip an exposed edge or flange and provide neat edge protection and finishing where panels meet or are exposed. Typical uses Exposed panel edges, bodywork trims, fabrication finishes. Applications Canopies · Toolboxes · Vehicle bodies · Panels Check first Check edge thickness and grip range before specifying a pinchweld. Explore Pinchweld → Profile 02 Pinchweld & Seal Protect and seal Profiles that combine edge retention with a sealing bulb provide both mechanical retention and a sealing surface in a single profile. Typical uses Doors, hatches, closures needing retention + weather sealing. Applications Truck bodies · Canopy lids · Service body doors Check first Confirm compression range and sealing bulb geometry for reliable weatherproofing. Explore Pinchweld & Seal → Profile 03 Rubber Extrusions & Truck Door Seals Seal doors and openings Dedicated extrusion profiles are designed for doors, access panels and openings where a specific sealing geometry is required to achieve consistent compression and sealing. Typical uses Vehicle doors, access panels, service body closures. Applications Door seals · Tailgate seals · Access panels Check first Ensure correct bulb geometry and mounting method (channel, adhesive or clip-in) for consistent compression. Explore Rubber Extrusions → Profile 04 Sponge Extrusion Create a softer compressible seal Sponge or cellular rubber profiles provide a softer, more compressible sealing surface where larger deflection is required. Typical uses Soft seals between mating surfaces, vibration isolation. Applications Lid seals · Internal cushions · Vibration pads Check first Choose cell structure and durometer to match compression and rebound needs. Explore Sponge Extrusion → Profile 05 Self-Adhesive Seals Simple surface-mounted sealing Adhesive-backed profiles are a mounting option where edge retention isn't possible — they attach directly to flat surfaces for quick installation. Typical uses Retrofit seals, flat-surface applications, simple gasketing. Applications Retrofit trims · Flat panel seals · Glazing Check first Surface preparation and adhesive selection determine long-term performance. Explore Self-Adhesive Seals → Before you specify Check these five things. 01 ApplicationWhat are you sealing or protecting — a door, lid, hatch, panel or exposed edge? 02 Mounting methodDoes the profile grip an edge, sit in a channel, mount to a surface or require adhesive? 03 Dimensions & grip rangeCheck the relevant edge thickness, profile dimensions and available space. 04 CompressionConsider how much the seal needs to compress when the door or panel closes. 05 EnvironmentConsider exposure to water, dust, vibration, weather and repeated use when selecting the appropriate product. Still not sure which profile suits your application? Send us photos and dimensions and our team can help narrow down the right profile and mounting method. Talk to our team Shop all rubber
Profile 01 Pinchweld Protect an exposed edge Pinchweld profiles grip an exposed edge or flange and provide neat edge protection and finishing where panels meet or are exposed. Typical uses Exposed panel edges, bodywork trims, fabrication finishes. Applications Canopies · Toolboxes · Vehicle bodies · Panels Check first Check edge thickness and grip range before specifying a pinchweld. Explore Pinchweld →
Profile 02 Pinchweld & Seal Protect and seal Profiles that combine edge retention with a sealing bulb provide both mechanical retention and a sealing surface in a single profile. Typical uses Doors, hatches, closures needing retention + weather sealing. Applications Truck bodies · Canopy lids · Service body doors Check first Confirm compression range and sealing bulb geometry for reliable weatherproofing. Explore Pinchweld & Seal →
Profile 03 Rubber Extrusions & Truck Door Seals Seal doors and openings Dedicated extrusion profiles are designed for doors, access panels and openings where a specific sealing geometry is required to achieve consistent compression and sealing. Typical uses Vehicle doors, access panels, service body closures. Applications Door seals · Tailgate seals · Access panels Check first Ensure correct bulb geometry and mounting method (channel, adhesive or clip-in) for consistent compression. Explore Rubber Extrusions →
Profile 04 Sponge Extrusion Create a softer compressible seal Sponge or cellular rubber profiles provide a softer, more compressible sealing surface where larger deflection is required. Typical uses Soft seals between mating surfaces, vibration isolation. Applications Lid seals · Internal cushions · Vibration pads Check first Choose cell structure and durometer to match compression and rebound needs. Explore Sponge Extrusion →
Profile 05 Self-Adhesive Seals Simple surface-mounted sealing Adhesive-backed profiles are a mounting option where edge retention isn't possible — they attach directly to flat surfaces for quick installation. Typical uses Retrofit seals, flat-surface applications, simple gasketing. Applications Retrofit trims · Flat panel seals · Glazing Check first Surface preparation and adhesive selection determine long-term performance. Explore Self-Adhesive Seals →