Sealing Solutions for Industrial Vacuum Cleaners: Gaskets and Strips That Deliver Performance

Keeping Performance Sealed In – and Contaminants Out

Industrial vacuum cleaners play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness, safety, and air quality in demanding environments like factories, warehouses, workshops, and production lines. These machines need to operate efficiently under tough conditions, and one key component that makes that possible is effective sealing.

At Atlantic Rubber, we supply a wide range of sealing strips and gaskets explicitly designed for use in industrial vacuum systems. From maintaining powerful suction to protecting internal components from dust and moisture ingress, our rubber and foam solutions ensure vacuum units perform reliably daily.

Why Sealing Matters in Industrial Vacuums

Industrial vacuums work in harsh environments, handling everything from dust and fine powders to larger debris, hazardous waste, and wet materials. Poor or ineffective sealing can lead to:

• Loss of suction, reducing cleaning efficiency

• Contamination leaks, compromising air quality or product safety

• Ingress of dust and moisture, damaging internal components and reducing equipment lifespan

Our sealing products are designed to prevent these issues by maintaining airtight chambers, protecting motors and electronics, and supporting high-performance airflow.

Gaskets and Strips for Every Seal Point

We manufacture and supply a range of rubber and foam sealing products for use throughout the construction of an industrial vacuum cleaner. These include:

• Lid and tank seals—Prevent suction loss by forming a reliable airtight seal between the vacuum body and the removable lid or housing.

• Motor compartment gaskets – Shield electrical components and internal workings from harmful dust and moisture.

• Inlet and filter seals – Ensure contaminants are fully contained, and air is filtered effectively.

• Panel and access seals – Used on inspection hatches or serviceable covers to maintain overall system integrity.

Our materials are selected for reliable compression, resistance to wear, and the ability to hold their shape and seal performance over time – even in environments where heat, moisture, and abrasive particles are standard.

Materials to Match the Application

Not all vacuums are the same – and neither are the environments they work in. That's why we offer a range of cellular and solid materials to suit your needs, including:

• EPDM sponge – Excellent resistance to weathering, UV, and moisture; ideal for long-term outdoor or damp environments.

• Neoprene sponge – Good oil and solvent resistance with strong sealing performance and flexibility.

• Solid rubber offers greater durability when a firmer, more impact-resistant seal is needed.

• Polyurethane and polyethene foams – Lightweight and cost-effective for dry dust collection systems.

• Specialist grades – Available for high-temperature, chemical-resistant, or heavy-duty cleaning applications.

Each material can be supplied with or without self-adhesive backing for easier installation and consistent placement.

Custom-Cut Gaskets for OEM and Repair

Whether you're manufacturing industrial vacuums at scale or looking to improve the performance of existing equipment, we offer a full gasket-cutting service to match your exact specifications. Working from technical drawings, CAD files, or physical samples, we can produce sealing components tailored to your equipment, including one-off replacements or large production batches.

Our self-adhesive options are ideal for quick assembly and field repairs, helping to minimise downtime and simplify maintenance.

Work With Atlantic Rubber

With decades of experience in supplying sealing products to manufacturers across the UK, Atlantic Rubber provides dependable, high-performance solutions that help machinery run cleaner, longer, and more efficiently.

If you're building, refurbishing, or repairing industrial vacuum systems, we'll help you select the right rubber or foam material for the job—and deliver it cut to size, on time, and to spec.

Get in touch today to request a sample or discuss your sealing requirements.

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