Sticky rubber for battery tray

[dure16]

Does anyone know of a soft, sticky rubber sheet that can be adhered to a battery tray? Something that will help prevent the battery from slipping around when strapped in.

I’m thinking of something similar to those car trays for cell phones or GPS devices.

 

[gotnitro]

I use Velcro tape.

 

[KnowAir]

Maybe something like this?

 

[Defense]

Neoprene anti vibration self adhesive

 

[NitroK]

I use eva foam for my battery trays.

 

[KnowAir]

Neoprene anti vibration self adhesive
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This can work I imagine. Drawbacks are that it's 3/4" thick, which may be an issue if there isn't enough spare room for clearance with the tray, also we're dealing with a generally hostile environment in rc battery trays. Lots of debris and such collects in mine. The cabinet liners are cheap, sticky when clean, and water resistant. Cut to size with scissors, use till it wears through..toss and repeat as needed.

 

[332_RC]

Maybe this?
https://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Neo...sive+backed+rubber&qid=1712669588&sr=8-3&th=1

 

[Goldendrakester]

try plastidip it works great and is thin+ cheap

 

[KnowAir]

I like the cabinet liner since there's no glues to deal with, no mess. As far as preventing the batteries from sliding, the cabinet liner definitely works, at least until it gets wet or dirty. Ever try sliding a stack of dinner plates over this suff? Ain't happening, it's grippy indeed. However it does require the straps being tight so the batteries stay put..a given I suppose. Lots of good ideas in here!

 

[Tex Koder]

Perhaps some baseball bat grip tape..

 

[Steve B in Vegas]

3M Mastic Tape. It's perfect for this.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b00005456/

 

[sumguy75]

Plenty of good ideas already, here's another option:
www.amazon.com cabinet door bumpers

0.1 inch thick, very grippy and stay in place.

 

[Littlemotor]

This silicone sheet is perfect for it. Whatever you use is gonna get dirty, and lose its grip. This stuff, just rotate it out when it gets dirty with a freshy, and wash the dusty/dirty one with dawn, and you’re good to go as it’ll be nice and tacky every time... Would not recommend gluing it down, just let the battery, and strap keep it in place for ease of “maintenance”.. should manage a few cut out of one “sheet”…

https://a.co/d/16Tdve2

 

[Dan B.]

I’ve started using 3M dual-lock on them. I’ve been adding it to my rigs and batteries as I run them. I still use straps, of course.

 

[Shadows]

For friction grip, I just thought...strips of silicone tape. The self adhering kind. I put that on a lipo to keep the top one from shifting around. I run two batt packs. Otherwise, for cushion in the tray, I bought cheap yoga mat in Wally Mart. The same stuff as shelf liner, except a bit thicker.

Edit - I was able to get it to adhere to the pack with no adhesive, but if you needed some adhesive, I'd use gasket maker. I use that to get the silicone tape to adhere to the back end of the cheap Surpass Rocket motors with the exposed bearing. I dab grease on the bearing, smear gasket maker on the end bell, and put the tape over it. I figure it can't hurt as I have some kind of heatsink/fan for the rest of the motor. I also use the tape as a spacer to keep the motors from slapping the chassis. Just fold or cut in layers up till it can ve wedged between and held friction. Works. No glue nonsense like I've seen Kevin Talbot do.