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Protective Molded Rubber Covers for Sensitive Blood-Pressure Measurement Device
Custom Rubber Corp. collaborated with our customer to first design, then prototype,
and finally produce two finished rubber bumpers in order to protect the buttons, dials, and monitor screen that are used to calibrate and activate
a blood pressure monitor. (Continued below.)
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The design work began with an examination of a solid model of the plastic
case. Working off this model, Custom Rubber Corp. designed configurations that were visually appealing and complimented the rest of the device while still providing the necessary protection from drops
and bumps.
Once the design had been completed, Custom Rubber supplied rapid prototypes of the product using
a three step process. First, the solid model was utilized in producing an SLA, hard
plastic prototype. Second, this hard plastic prototype was used as the frame in making a silicone
rubber mold. Finally, the silicone mold was used to cast urethane parts.
Urethane was used for the final molded prototype parts because it exhibits many of the same physical properties
as the finished production parts: similar durometer,
tensile and elongation, and a rubbery feel. Since Custom Rubber Corp. and the customer took the time to test with rapid prototypes, it was possible to confirm that the rubber protective covers had been engineered to have the proper fit and shape for the product.
Designed for use with animals, the blood pressure monitor is very fast and
easy to use, which is key in accurately measuring the blood pressure of
animals who aren't always cooperative. And now, thanks to its molded rubber protective covers, the device can survive any
number of drops to the exam room floor.
The
protective rubber parts
pictured are not in stock or for sale. These are examples
of custom-manufactured products that illustrate Custom Rubber Corp.'s rubber engineering capabilities. Contact
us for assistance in designing solutions for your needs.
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