Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Tape Solutions
Hydrogen, one of the universe’s most abundant elements, is rapidly gaining momentum as a clean, scalable energy source. With the global hydrogen market projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.88% from 2025 to 2050, it is poised to play a pivotal role in decarbonizing industries from mobility to manufacturing.
As hydrogen electrolyzers and fuel cells become central to this transition, the demand for high-performance materials is rising.
Norgard® Specialty Products delivers advanced solutions across the hydrogen value chain, supporting critical components like gaskets, subgaskets, seals, and release films. Engineered for tight tolerances and media resistance, these materials ensure durability, safety, and process efficiency in even the most demanding environments. From precision tapes to high-performance films, materials innovation is key to unlocking hydrogen’s full potential.
Solutions for Improved Performance in Hydrogen Applications
What products can we offer?
Skived PTFE allows for roll-to-roll processing of the catalyst coated membrane, reducing potential quality defects and aiding manufacturing costs. Decal transfer films help layer catalyst materials in membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs). ETFE, PFA or T500 (PTFE) are often top contenders for serving as a processing aid to create the catalyst-coated membranes due to low surface energies, high release and smooth uniform low friction surfaces. We also offer several options for materials that can be used as compression pads during the hot press lamination of the MEA.
Products such as PTFE gaskets provide chemical inertness, durability, low permeability, electrical insulation and ease of use.
Tape Solutions also offers silicones, Polyimide, ETFE and PFA.
Electrolyzers utilizing PEM (proton exchange membrane) technology require materials capable of surviving high-pressure and high moisture environments. Norgard products are key considerations for ensuring protective barriers within the electrolyzer systems, which face challenging conditions such as frequent chemical exposure, elevated pressures and thermal cycling. Our materials provide mechanical durability, compression set resistance, low gas permeation and precise dimensional tolerancing to maintain a uniform stack assembly.
