Elastomer vs. Foam

[proth]

Does anyone have information on why one would choose an elastomer over foam for an application, other than price? I have an application that I have been looking to use either a silicone or urethane foam-in-place gasket, but the thought of an elastomer hadn't really crossed my mind until recently. If I could find a cost effective elastomer that had the same hardness characteristics of a foam, would it be a feasible alternative?

 

[amorrison]

One very important consideration:

Is the final "material" created in a factory or by a person on the "construction" site.

"Made in factory" usually implies a lot more quality control than "on site" "mixing/spraying".

 

[proth]

The material would be applied in the factory.

 

[prodex]

We would like to know if somebody use already pressure sensitive adhesive an Acrylic Co Polymer
PANATEX A 5012 low viscosity
PANATEX A 501 D Medium viscosity

Used with a film one side sticked on foam other side to precoated steel sheet.

Any recommendations or experience ?

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