Aluminum Extrusions For Bulb Seals - where to look??

Question

I want to add a bulb seal to the bottom of my slides to get a better seal when the slides are closed. The wiper seal doesn't do well.

I've found all kinds of bulb seals, but I have yet to find something to insert them into. I realize that I could probably get an aluminum L bracket and attempt to glue a seal to it, but I'd prefer something that was more serviceable.

Is there some place that I can look to find a bulb seal AND an aluminum strip that will hold the seal?

mrekim · Answer

Or if I end up with just a D shaped bulb seal and an a piece of aluminum angle then what adhesive can be used to bond the two?

happy_prospecto · Answer

I hate to ask, but what in the world is a "Bulb Seal"?

mrekim · Answer

Just a hollow round tube. Most slides have them on the top and sides.  Here's a photo of one with a t slot mount:

soundguy · Answer

mrekim wrote:Is there some place that I can look to find a bulb seal AND an aluminum strip that will hold the seal?Search McMaster Carr.

drewe · Answer

Although intended for a different purpose entirely, maybe either this (wider) or this (narrower) extrusion would work with some seal you found.

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