Choosing The Correct Rubber Edge Trim Extrusion

Rubber Edge Trim For Sheet Metal

Selecting Rubber Edge Trim For Sheet Metal
In my opinion the rubber edge trim extrusions with the rounded back look better than the straight back edge trim extrusions. When the edge is exposed they also go around sharp corners a bit better. The straight back rubber edge trims work the best if the edge is going to be butted up against something.

Correct Rubber Edge Trim Opening
Also very important to get the correct edge trim opening for your application, never try to put a smaller rubber edge trim extrusion opening over a thicker item. It will not work out well. A slightly larger opening rubber edge trim extrusion can be made to work with a bit of glue or if it is butted against something it would not matter.

Other Notes:
At the bottom of each listing I have put in a chart for the different gauge metals to help you decide which of our EPDM rubber edge trim U channel extrusions would be best for your application.

Questions?
If you have questions, email me and I'll fill in the blanks, or edit my special instructions for installing rubber edge trim with your suggestions.

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Rubber Trim by Edge Thickness

■ EPDM Rubber Edge Guard
If you are going to use glue to keep the rubber edge guard on I recommend regular contact cement. You cannot use the recommended procedure of putting the contact cement on both surfaces. I would suggest applying the contact cement on the leading edge of item you are putting the rubber edge guard on, let it sit for a few minutes to get tacky and then put it o...

■ Characteristics of EPDM Rubber By The Foot
The main properties of EPDM rubber edge trim are its outstanding heat, ozone and weather resistance. The resistance to polar substances and steam are also good. EPDM rubber also has excellent electrical insulating properties and good resistance to Keytones, ordinary diluted acids and alkalines which is very important for rubber edge trim...

■ Rubber Edge Trim By The Foot Round Or Flat End
If the edge that you are putting rubber edge trim on will be butted up to another solid item probably the best choice would be a flat end rubber edge trim. If both sides of the trim will be exposed the round end rubber edge trim extrusion will probably look the best but on a straight piece it would be your choice, however if it goes around a sharp bend the ...

■ Helpful Rubber Edge Trim Installation
Learn a special tip on installing rubber edge trim without following the cement instructions and get a fabulous edge trim installation. Some rubber edge trim extrusions come with the glue already in it. I find it does not always work out too well as the glue is not designed to harden if the sun shines on it and gets a bit warm. The glue will soften and run o...