GENShield Nexus is a foam duct gasket. The product’s core material is made of chemically cross-linked polyethylene (XPE) foam. One side of the foam is coated with adhesive for easier installation. Its flexibility is very ideal for sealing gaps between connections in ducting and piping systems.
Material: Chemically Cross-linked Polyethylene Foam Gasket
| PROPERTIES | GENShield® Nexus | |
| 1 | Backing Thickness (ASTM D3652) | 5mm |
| 2 | Adhesion to Steel (ASTM D3330) | 40 oz/in2 |
| 3 | Tensile Strength (ASTM D3759) | 15 lb/in2 |
| 4 | Elongation (ASTM D3759) | 0.8% |
| 5 | Shear Test ( ASTM D3654) | 96hrs |
| 6 | Thermal Conductivity (ASTM D3575 V) | 0.032 W/mK |
| 7 | Foam Density (ASTM D3575 W) | 28±3 kg/m3 |
| 8 | Hardness (ASTM D2240) | 50±10 mpa |
| 9 | Temperature Limits | -5°C to 55°C |
| 19 | Fire Rating (UL 723 / ASTM E84) | 25 / 50 (Flame Spread / Smoke Developed) |
