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Custom Rubber Extrusions for Automotive & Transportation Applications

Automotive and transportation components operate in demanding environments. Temperature changes, sunlight, rain, vibration, road debris, oils, fuels, repeated movement, and years of environmental exposure can all affect the performance of rubber seals and profiles. Custom rubber extrusions are widely used throughout vehicles and transportation equipment to provide sealing, cushioning, vibration isolation, edge protection, and environmental …

Custom Rubber Extrusions for Aerospace & Defense Applications

Aerospace and defense applications place demanding requirements on rubber and elastomeric components. Temperature changes, vibration, environmental exposure, weight considerations, tight dimensional requirements, and long service expectations can all influence the performance of a seal, gasket, tubing, or custom profile. For these applications, selecting the right elastomer and designing the extrusion around its operating environment are …

Common Types of Rubber Extrusion Profiles and Their Applications

Custom rubber extrusions are used throughout industrial equipment, transportation, construction, aerospace, manufacturing, and many other industries. While the material used to manufacture an extrusion is important, the shape of the rubber profile is equally critical to how the finished component performs. Rubber extrusion makes it possible to manufacture continuous profiles in a wide variety of …

Silicone vs. EPDM: Which Rubber Material Should You Choose?

Silicone and EPDM are two widely used elastomers for custom seals, gaskets, profiles, and extruded rubber components. Both offer excellent resistance to weathering and environmental exposure, but they have important differences that can make one better suited than the other for a particular application. EPDM is commonly selected for outdoor weather sealing, water resistance, and …

Rubber Extrusion vs. Rubber Molding: Which Manufacturing Process Is Right for Your Part?

When designing a custom rubber component, choosing the right material is only part of the process. You also need to determine how the component should be manufactured. Two of the most common manufacturing methods are rubber extrusion and rubber molding. Both processes can produce custom rubber components, but they are designed for very different types …

EPDM Rubber Extrusions: Benefits, Applications & When to Use EPDM

EPDM is one of the most widely used elastomers for custom rubber extrusions, particularly when a component needs to withstand outdoor weather, ozone, water, UV exposure, and changing environmental conditions. From weather seals and construction products to transportation components and industrial equipment, EPDM rubber extrusions can provide a durable and flexible solution for demanding applications. …

How to Design a Custom Rubber Extrusion: 8 Factors Engineers Should Consider

Designing a custom rubber extrusion involves much more than creating the shape of the profile. Material selection, durometer, compression, tolerances, wall thickness, operating environment, and secondary operations can all influence whether the finished extrusion performs as intended. Making these decisions early in the design process can help reduce manufacturing challenges, improve product performance, and potentially …

Solid vs. Sponge Rubber Extrusions: What’s the Difference?

When designing a custom rubber seal, gasket, or profile, one of the decisions you may need to make is whether to use solid rubber or sponge rubber. Although both materials can be manufactured into custom extruded profiles, they behave very differently when compressed. Solid rubber is generally denser and more resistant to deformation, while sponge …

Custom Rubber Extrusions: A Complete Guide to Profiles, Materials & Applications

Custom rubber extrusions are used in thousands of products across industries ranging from transportation and construction to aerospace, manufacturing, marine, and industrial equipment. While many rubber extrusions may appear relatively simple, selecting the correct profile, material, hardness, and manufacturing specifications can significantly affect how the finished component performs. A weather seal installed on an exterior …

EPDM vs. Neoprene vs. Nitrile: Which Rubber Material Is Best for Your Application?

Selecting the right rubber material can have a significant impact on the performance, durability, and service life of a component. Three of the most commonly considered elastomers for industrial applications are EPDM, Neoprene, and nitrile rubber. While these materials may be used to manufacture similar types of products—including seals, gaskets, profiles, and custom rubber extrusions—their …