H Seals are extruded rubber products that are used between a window and main structure and around the glass in aluminum window channels. They are produced as rubber profiles in standard and custom sizes, and then fabricated into rubber gaskets that provide sealing and insulation. H Seals are also known as H-Strips or H-Profile Rubber Tubing.
Vip Rubber & Plastic is a leading manufacturer of H seals and other rubber extrusions for demanding applications. Founded in 1961, we are one of the largest manufacturers of custom rubber products in the United States of America. We invite you to learn more and to contact us for the H seal that you need.
H Seal Specifications
Extruded rubber H seals are available in a range of sizes and are made from a variety of rubber compounds. Vip Rubber & Plastic can manufacture H shaped extruded rubber in the sizes that you need and in the elastomers you require. H seal rubber differs in terms of durometer and properties.
H seal dimensional specifications include:
- leg thickness
- fillet height
- overall height
- overall width
- joint thickness
- joint width
H Seal Applications
Vip Rubber & Plastic provides extruded rubber H seals for these and other applications:
- Agriculture
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Construction
- Energy
- Mass Transit
- Medical
- Military and Defense
Extruded rubber H seals from Vip Rubber & Plastic are used in custom applications, too. Our experienced staff understands the industries we serve and their application requirements. We can recommend the profile design and material type that’s best suited for your application or intended use.
How to Select H Seals
The key to a high-performing, long-lasting extruded rubber H seal is finding the right compound for your application. This requires the consideration of many factors, including:
- Industry specification
- Design requirements
- Operating environment
- Service temperatures
- Chemical or ultraviolet light resistance
- Installation technique
VIP Rubber & Plastic can help you to choose the right H seal for your application. Our combination of innovative design capabilities, innovative materials, and highly trained technical makes us the extruded rubber H seal provider that more manufacturers trust.
H Seal Materials
VIP Rubber & Plastic offers H-shaped rubber extrusions in the following materials
- Butyl
- Ecoprene
- EPDM
- Fluorosilicone
- FKM/Viton®
- Natural Rubber
- Neoprene
- Nitrile
- Polyisoprene
- Silicone
- SBR/Buna
Vip Rubber & Plastic also offers custom compounding, including the production of unique colors. Custom rubber compounds for H seals provide an application-specific appearance, performance, or feel that standard compounds can’t otherwise meet. Vip Rubber & Plastic provides spec materials, too.
Extruded Rubber Profiles and H Seal Fabrication
At Vip Rubber & Plastic, customer satisfaction is our utmost priority. We work closely with you to ensure that every H seal meets your application requirements, part specifications, and quality standards. Our team will deliver your order on time and installation-ready at a competitive price.
Extruded rubber parts from Vip Rubber & Plastic can be hot or cold bonded, spliced, and connected using pressure-sensitive adhesive, as well as color-matched. We can also create custom packaging and ship custom rubber products in almost any way you need.
Are you looking for the right H seal for your application? Request a quote or find your support team.