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Aluminum Extrusions For Bulb Seals - where to look??

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

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


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mrekim
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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:

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