The method of
compression molding yields rubber parts that help our customers protect their equipment, and the people who use the equipment.
To give one example, we mold a complete line of industrial rubber plugs that are used with hazardous and aggressive fluids, including aircraft fuel, super-heated oil and cleaning solvents.
To ensure that the plugs are leak-proof, metal washers and threaded brass compression bolts are added. As the bolt is tightened, the plug body expands and ensures there is no leaking.
Compression molding is cost-effective and sometimes practical. The process for compression molding involves taking rubber compound or mixed raw material and loading it into the bottom part of a mold. The mold is then closed with the upper part of the mold, and the rubber is compressed into the shape of the part, cured, and then demolded.
We also create protective rubber bumpers that are the perfect match for any industry, including color-coding for easy identification. We have extensive experience in molding non-marking bumpers, pads and edge guards that yield a high level of abrasion resistance, to protect your equipment.
The first modern rubber product ever produced was compression molded in the home oven of Harvey Firestone in the 1890s. Custom Rubber Corp. has been compression molding since its founding in 1956.
Tell us about your needs that we can solve with compression molding. We have the experience and expertise to design the part that is right for you.