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Recycling rubber materials

Reusing rubber materials for new applications instead of relying solely on virgin resources can significantly reduce environmental impact.

Rubber Production Model

Innovative rubber solutions with a minimal environmental footprint and a significant positive impact on local economies.

Eco-Friendly Initiatives

Learn how to implement sustainable practices in rubber manufacturing to create high-quality products while minimizing environmental impact.

Rubber parts manufacturers produce a wide range of components used across industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, and construction.

Manufacturing Processes

Injection Molding: Heated rubber is injected into molds, allowing for complex shapes and large-scale production.
Compression Molding: Rubber material is placed into a mold cavity, then compressed and heated to take shape.
Transfer Molding: Combines aspects of injection and compression molding for more intricate designs.

Extrusion: Rubber is pushed through a die to create continuous shapes like tubes, cords, or profiles.

Calendaring: Produces thin sheets by passing rubber through rollers, used for products like conveyor belts and weather stripping.

1. Types of Rubber Parts

Seals and Gaskets: Provide leak-proof seals in machinery and appliances.
O-Rings: Common in automotive and industrial applications for sealing.
Rubber Bushings and Mounts: Used in automotive and machinery to reduce noise and vibration.
Grommets and Bumpers: Protect electrical wires or provide cushioning in various settings.

2. Materials Used in Rubber Manufacturing

Natural Rubber (NR): High elasticity and flexibility, used in automotive and tire manufacturing.
Synthetic Rubbers: Developed to enhance certain properties.
- EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer): Excellent resistance to weather, UV, and ozone, used in seals and gaskets.
- Nitrile (NBR): High oil resistance, common in automotive and industrial applications.
- Silicone Rubber (VMQ): Temperature-resistant and flexible, used in healthcare, electronics,

4. Key Quality Standards and Certifications

ISO 9001: Quality management systems standard, ensuring consistency and quality.
ISO/TS 16949: Standard specific to automotive industry quality.
FDA Compliance: For medical and food-grade rubber parts.
RoHS Compliance: Ensures parts are free from hazardous substances.
ASTM Standards: Standards by the American Society for Testing and Materials, ensuring material properties meet industry requirements.

5. Applications by Industry

Automotive: Hoses, seals, gaskets, bushings, and mounts.
Aerospace: High-performance seals, gaskets, and vibration dampers.
Electronics: Keypads, connectors, seals, and grommets.
Medical and Healthcare: Silicone-based parts like seals, tubing, and gaskets.
Industrial Machinery: Vibration dampers, mounts, hoses, seals, and belts.