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Rubber Moldings: What Are They and How Are They Made

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Rubber moldings include seals, gaskets and other custom molded rubber products made from elastomers that provide high durability and elasticity. Precision molded rubber products are ideal for indoor and outdoor sealing because they can withstand a wide temperature range and return to their original shape after being distorted. Examples of industrial molded rubber products include: …

Natural vs. Synthetic Rubber: What’s The Difference?

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Rubber is an elastic, durable, and waterproof substance used in a variety of applications, and it comes in two different forms: natural rubber and synthetic rubber.  Natural rubber is almost exactly what it sounds like–rubber that is created through natural sources. Natural rubber is present within nature through different types of plants, including Hevea Brasiliensis …

Alternatives to Natural Rubber

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Rubber is an elastic, durable, and waterproof substance used in a variety of applications. There are two types of rubber: natural and synthetic. Natural rubbers are tear and abrasion resistant, with dynamic flex fatigue characteristics. However, synthetic rubber is superior to natural rubber due to its thermal stability and resistance to oils and oxidizing agents. …

Custom Flexible Plastic Extrusions

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We manufacture top-quality, flexible extruded plastic products for a wide range of industries and applications. We work with an array of standard, engineered, and custom materials to meet customer requirements for durability and performance. We produce automotive gaskets, dual durometer seals, rail boots, and many other conventional and custom products. With our innovative, lean production …

Global Plastic Pollution Treaty in the Works

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On March 2nd, 175 nations agreed to end plastic pollution and are creating an international, legally-binding agreement that will be completed by 2024. This treaty will address the production, design, and disposal of plastic, including the design of reusable and recyclable plastics. This treaty emerged from the drastic increase in plastic pollution over the years. …

What is Plastic?

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Plastics are a wide-range of polymer-based materials that are lightweight, durable, flexible, typically inexpensive to produce, and easily molded, extruded, or pressed into various shapes. There are different types of plastic, categorized by their structure, how they respond to heat, and whether they are naturally- or synthetically-derived. Structure: Plastics can be categorized by how their …

Committed to Quality and Service Since 1978

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Since our beginning, we have developed and maintained a solid presence in the custom-manufacturing arena. For over a quarter of a century, we have specialized in quality custom extrusion and molded products in rubber, silicone, flexible plastic, and other elastomeric materials. We have worked hard to become leaders in our industry. For instance, in 2019 …

What Are Rubber Extruded Products?

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The rubber extrusion process begins with a rubber compound being heated and fed into an extruder, where revolving screws carry the rubber toward a specially-made die in the desired shape of the extruded component. Temperature and pressure increase as the material is forced through the die opening. As it passes through the opening, the rubber …

Industries Served: Construction

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We manufacture custom rubber, silicone, and plastic extruded profiles and moldings for engineers and OEMs across a broad range of industries. One of those is the construction industry. Construction applications require durable and high-performance materials that withstand exposure to the sun, UV rays, and extreme temperatures. Our available materials for construction extrusions include thermoplastics, silicone, …

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