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Shaping the Future of Custom Extrusion and Molding for 2024

Embracing Tomorrow’s Challenges from Beaverton, Oregon As a leading custom flexible plastic, silicone, and rubber extruder and molder in the Pacific Northwest, we’re gearing up for an exciting 2024. Our commitment to serving the automotive, aerospace, medical, and construction industries remains stronger than ever. We continue to specialize in high-quality custom extrusions and molded products, …

Alternatives to Natural Rubber

Rubber is one of our most popular materials that we use (as you can see in our name). We like to use rubber because it is an elastic, durable, and waterproof substance that can be available to use in a variety of applications. What some people may not know is that there are two types …

Industries Served By NW Rubber Extruders

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From highways to railways, hospitals to spacecraft, NW Rubber leads the industry in providing high-quality rubber and plastic extrusion solutions tailored to meet the demands of various sectors. Our expertise in crafting durable, flexible, and custom-designed extrusions has made us a trusted partner across a spectrum of industries that prioritize safety, reliability, and performance. Automotive …

Rubber Window Seals and Energy Efficiency

When looking for effective solutions to reduce energy costs for buildings, having good quality window seals to protect your windows is a must. Window seals are used in both residential and commercial settings to create controlled environments inside of buildings to moderate temperature fluctuations and to prevent water and air intrusion indoors. Seals also provide …

Silicone Products and Heat Resistance

As we move more into the summer months and the temperatures rise across the country, it is important to note the sun’s effect on infrastructure. It is critical when choosing products to take into consideration the environment and the degree of sun exposure the materials will have to withstand when in use. UV light degradation …

Plastic and Rubber Seals in Food Manufacturing

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With the price of food increasing, the importance of storing and conserving resources has become a forefront of many households and the manufacturers who process these foods. Hence the storage and preservation of food and other goods is paramount to manufacturers which is where food grade seals come in.   Food grade seals whether they be …

Rubber Bellows in the Automotive Industry

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Rubber bellows are a useful part in multiple industries including the automotive industry where it plays an important role in supporting and protecting the inner machinery of the vehicle. Rubber bellows can be found in steering systems of cars and trucks, pumps, pistons, shafts and more! Rubber bellows can come in multiple shapes though the …

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