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EPTSEALER® 685C-SERIES 685C | 686CEP | 686CT | 687C

EPTSEALER 685C is a soft-closed cell EPDM foam with excellent sealing properties. The closed cell structure combines a low compression load with good water & airtightness.

This unique foam can be laminated with Nitto’s advanced adhesive technology to seal complex gaps against water, wind, dust, noise and heat.

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Features

  • Closed cell structure
  • Soft & conformable
  • Low compression load 
  • Ozone resistance
  • Good weatherability
  • Fungus free in line with ISO 846
  • Excellent ageing performance (dimensional heat stability) 
  • Excellent water sealing
  • Good sound insulation
  • PFAS/PFOS free
  • RoHS and ELV directives compliant
  • Wide range of performing Tapes

Structure

Foam Properties

685C Typical value* Test Method
Thickness 3 to 25 mm* ISO 1923
Density 130 kg/m³ ISO 845
Elongation MD** 450% ISO 1798
Tensile strength MD** 125 kPa ISO 1798
33% Compression Load 21 kPa Nitto Test Method
Water tightness (35%) No leakage Nitto U-shape ***
Chemical resistance Stable Immersion at 20 °C for 7 days
Test solution: acid (1%H2SO4) alkaline (1%NaOH), test performed on tensile strength and elongation acc. to ISO 1798.
Ozone resistance No cracks Visual inspection
Flammability (Ref 10mm) < 100 mm/min FMVSS 302
Dimensional stability: 7 days at 70°C ≤ 3% ISO2796

Product range

Product range Double coated tape Application
686C Acrylic adhesive, non-woven carrier General purpose
686CEP Acrylic adhesive, non-woven carrier High-end tape for low surface energy
686CT Acrylic adhesive, transfer tape More flexibility (complex shape)
687C Butyl adhesive, cloth carrier Greasy, rough and rubber base substrates

Foam & Tape Properties

Complex Typical Value Test Method
Adhesion to 2B steel (90°) ≥ 400 cN/20mm EN 1939
Watertightness (30%) No leakage Nitto U-shape ***
Flammability (Ref 10mm) < 100 mm/min FMVSS 302
Temperature range

General: -40°C to 135°C 

687C: -40°C to 80°C

Dimensional stability
In case of extreme temperatures, we recommend to perform application tests
CAUTION: The above are typical values and should not be used in writing specifications. 

* Thicker material on request 

** MD machine direction 

*** Details from the test methods are described on the customer product specification.

Applications

EPT-Sealer 685C is specially designed for water sealing applications where a good weatherability and long-term exposure at high temperatures are required. Depending on the applications, the foam needs to be compressed by 5-35% to activate its sealing properties. 

AUTOMOTIVE – sealing of HVAC unit, dashboard, air duct, firewall, battery. 

HOME APPLIANCE – sealing of refrigerators, driers, washing machines. 

NEW ENERGY – sealing of heat pumps, air-conditioners, EV chargers, solar panels.

Contact Us

TEL +32-89-360111

Business Hours (WET) 8:00h-17:00h Except for Sat, Sun, and Holidays
Nitto is present in 14 countries in the EMEA region. Find your local contact details here.

Contact Us

TEL +32-89-360111
Business Hours (WET) 8:00h-17:00h
Except for Sat, Sun, and Holidays

Nitto is present in 14 countries in the EMEA region. Find your local contact details here.