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EPTSEALER® 685-SERIES 685 | 686 | 686EP | 686P | 686T | 687

EPTSEALER® 685 is a semi-closed cell EPDM foam with excellent sealing properties. The semi-closed cell structure combines the flexibility of open cell types with the sealing capabilities of closed cell types (after compression).

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

  • Semi-closed cell structure 
  • Super 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 30 mm* ISO 1923
Density 130 kg/m³ ISO 845
Elongation MD** 600% ISO 1798
Tensile strength MD** 125 kPa ISO 1798
33% Compression Load 6.9 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
685 n/a General purpose
686 Acrylic adhesive, non-woven carrier General purpose
686EP Acrylic adhesive, non-woven carrier High-end tape for low surface energy
686P Acrylic adhesive, PET carrier Minimal stretch due to pet carrier
686T Acrylic adhesive, transfer tape More flexibility (complex shape)
687 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 (55%) 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

n/a
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 685 is specially designed to seal (complex) gaps against water, wind, dust, noise and heat. Depending on the application, the foam needs to be compressed by 50-80% to activate its sealing properties. 

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

HOME APPLIANCE – sealing refrigerators, dryers, 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.