Author Archives: Marc Buenaventura

A Look Back at Custom Rubber Corp.

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Marc Buenaventura

After watching Mad Men over the weekend, I was inspired to post some of the old promotional artwork from Custom Rubber Corp.’s early days (When it was still called the Custom Rubber Company, and located on Payne Ave.) Although it’s … Continue reading →

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Applications and Limitations of Rubber Parts

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Marc Buenaventura

Ever since Charles Goodyear patented the rubber vulcanization process in 1844, countless applications for rubber products have been discovered. Whether it’s a rubber gasket used to seal against water, a rubber cover used to protect an electronic device, or simply … Continue reading →

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Molding Rubber Parts in Color

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Marc Buenaventura

Custom Rubber Corp. molds rubber parts in a variety of colors. Sometimes this is done for simple aesthetic reasons, other times the color is critical to the use of the part. Colored rubber compounds can be used to differentiate durometer, … Continue reading →

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