RS PRO rubber edge protector strip or edging strip designed as a simple way to cover and protect the sharp edges of sheet material such as metal panels. Edge protectors are often used in industries that deal with metal panels or edges which include automotive, fabrication and aviation for various jobs including to seal, protect against moisture, dirt and sharp edges and finish.

EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer and is a synthetic rubber suitable for use in the automotive and constructive industries for various seals due to its excellent resistance to general weathering.

Both door seals and edging strips are fitted onto the edges of panels, doors and windows and offer protection from exposed sharp metal or glass edges. Sealing strips and edging also act as draught excluders and help keep in heat when used around doors and windows. Edging strips, when used in electrical installations, protect cables and wires from abrasion to the outer insulation when they are passed through frames or grids.

RS PRO have a great range of sealing solutions such as brush strips, edge protectors, edging strips and sealing strips to meet all your requirements. Our RS PRO rubber edging strips come in a range of widths and channel types, this EPDM option is supplied in lengths of 20 m.

Black Rubber - rubber profile is easy to fasten and protects from sharp edges
Provides edge protection to sheet material
Temperature range -40 to +120°C
Supplied in 20 m length reels

Edge protectors are used in a wide range of applications and industries to cover sharp or raw edges on panels and doors. Protection is provided both to the door or panel edge and against injury or damage that the sharp edges may cause. Using these edge protectors also provides a neat finish or decorative effect to an end product. When used with sheet metal material these edge protectors help to reduce noise, wear and tear resulting from vibration. Edge protection strips can be used on plastics and metal work in a wide range of industries and are commonly used in the automotive industry as automotive trimmings:

• Spare tyre and radio compartment cut-outs in cars


• Control panels and windows in large machines


• Underbody vehicle protection to prevent wires from rubbing


• Seat frames in vehicles


• Openings in refuse containers

Edging Strips and door seals are suitable for use in a wide range of applications

• Household doors and window frames


• Electrical installation


• Shop fitting


• Joiners


• Fabrication


• Factory floors and machinery


• Automotive production lines


• Rail industry


• Shipbuilding


• Buildings


• Machine construction


• General industry

Why RS PRO?
RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards; they’re only given the RS PRO seal of approval if we’re confident of their exceptional quality, which means you can be confident too.