Engineering Rubber Materials – Unique Rules of Engagement

Engineered rubber materials drive the performance of thousands of products every day.  The unique physical properties of rubber (elastomer) materials make them the preference for engineers who are tasked with overcoming engineering challenges that conventional materials cannot.  Examples of applications for engineered rubber materials include:

  • Sealing in applications that manipulate liquid media
    • Hydraulics
    • Pump systems
    • Beverage dispensing
    • Fuel systems
    • Valves
    • Sealing in applications that manipulate air media
      • Pneumatic systems
      • Heat Ventilation / Exhaust
      • Impact / Riveting Equipment
      • Diaphragms
      • Functional Applications
        • Linkage Parts
        • Isolators
        • Insulators
        • Drives
        • Preventive / Protective Applications
          • Prevention of liquid ingress
          • Exclusion of dust debris
          • Impact absorption
          • Crash Stops / Wear Resistance
          • Vibration Dampening
          • Aesthetic Applications
            • Caps / Plugs / Protectors
            • Mounts

With (14) basic polymer groups, and thousands of possible material possibilities which can be engineered to meet an enormous number of criterion, engineered rubber materials can be used to meet a multitude of application challenges.  While Real Seal is primarily known for high performance seals and seal systems, we have engineered materials and designs for a wide range of engineered applications here in San Diego.  When metals and/or plastics don’t offer the kind of solutions you are looking for to meet performance objectives, Real Seal can be a valuable resource.  Give us a call and speak to one of our engineers about your application – chances are we can help develop an engineered rubber solution for your application.

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