Polyester Foam Tape – Ultra Soft – P8500

Polyester – Polyurethane Foam Tape. Open cell ultra soft, charcoal gray, with a coarse open surface. It is also known as a reticulated foam. Durable cushioning foam with an industry leading adhesive bond. Great for most cushioning, insulation, filter, shock absorbing, vibration control, gap filling gasket applications. Adhesive: Pres-On’s superior direct wet coat high-tack permanent rubber pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) on one side with easy-to-use release liner. Also available with our permanent high tack acrylic adhesive, mylar film, or without adhesive. Produced in rolls, sheets, pre-cut (digital & die-cut) shapes, spools, and other customizable options. Learn about “Pres-On’s Superior Wet-Coat…

Download Specsheet (PDF)

Additional information

Material Category

Material

, , ,

Cell Structure

Stock or Special Order

Type of Tape

,

Adhesive

Thickness

, , , , , , , ,

Produced as

, , ,

Roll Widths

Softness

Color

Texture

Durability

Material Price

Foam High Temperature Rating

Foam Low Temperature Rating

Adhesive Temperature Range

Compression Deflection

Durometer Shore

Density

Tensile Strength

Elongation

UL Rating

,

Flammability

, ,

R Value

Sound Absorption

Application

,

Industry

, ,

Reach / RoHS

Made in:

Test Methods:

Disclaimer a:

Disclaimer b:

Terms and Conditions

Technical data

Open cell polyester polyurethane foam tape, soft, with a high-performance rubber adhesive: a flexible, sound-absorbing, cost-effective open cell gasket.

  • Soft open cell gasket
  • Flexible, compressible, sound absorbing
  • Cost effective
  • Excellent mechanical properties

Markets: HVAC · Packaging · Door gasketing · Automotive and RV · Filtration

Foam
MaterialPolyester polyurethane (open cell polyurethane)
HardnessSoft
ColorCharcoal gray
TextureTextured
Cell typeOpen cell
UV, outdoorsGood
Density2 pcfASTM D3574
Tensile strength20 psi (16 psi min)ASTM D3574
Elongation116% (90% min)ASTM D3574
Compression force deflection (min)25% .75 psi · 50% .85 psi · 70% 1.8 psiASTM D3574
R-value @ 1"3.8
Thermal conductivity0.263 BTU·in/(h·ft²·°F)
UL ratedUL 94 HF-1, meets
FlammabilityMeetsFMVSS 302
REACH and RoHSCompliant
Adhesive
AdhesiveRubber, permanent
Single sidedYes
Indoor ratingExcellent
Functional temperature0–140°F
Optional acrylic adhesive−20°F to 200°F
Sizes and formats
Thickness (series code)1/8" P8512 · 3/16" P8518 · 1/4" P8525 · 3/8" P8537 · 1/2" P8550 · 5/8" P8562 · 3/4" P8575 · 1" P851 · 1.5" P851.5
Roll widths1/4" up to 50"
Roll lengths100′ (1/8"–3/16"), 50′ (1/4"–5/8"), 25′ (3/4" and above); long-length spools available
ShapesCustomizable cut shapes, sheets

Source: P8500 data sheet (PDF), revision 03.20.2025. Values are typical unless stated. Color and finish may vary by lot; tolerances vary with thickness and width. Confirm suitability for your application with Pres-On.

Description

Open Cell Foam Tape

Polyester – Polyurethane Foam Tape. Open cell ultra soft, charcoal gray, with a coarse open surface. It is also known as a reticulated foam.

Durable cushioning foam with an industry leading adhesive bond. Great for most cushioning, insulation, filter, shock absorbing, vibration control, gap filling gasket applications.

Adhesive: Pres-On’s superior direct wet coat high-tack permanent rubber pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) on one side with easy-to-use release liner.

Also available with our permanent high tack acrylic adhesive, mylar film, or without adhesive.

Produced in rolls, sheets, pre-cut (digital & die-cut) shapes, spools, and other customizable options.

Learn about “Pres-On’s Superior Wet-Coat Adhesive”