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bearing seal

Bearing Seal Manufacturing for Rotating Equipment

By John Stone / January 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Bearing Seal Manufacturing for Rotating Equipment

The Rubber Group is a bearing seal manufacturer that makes products which can extend service life and reduce maintenance costs.

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oil and gas | extreme environments

How to Choose the Best Rubber Compound for Extreme Environments

By John Stone / December 18, 2025 / Comments Off on How to Choose the Best Rubber Compound for Extreme Environments

For rubber components that operate in extreme environments, material selection is critical. High temperatures, aggressive chemicals, pressure fluctuations, UV exposure, and outdoor weathering can all cause premature failure if you specify the wrong elastomer. Whether you’re designing extruded rubber seals, custom gaskets, vibration isolators, or custom molded components, choosing the right compound upfront can significantly…

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power grid parts

Power Grid Parts for Electrical Insulation and Protection

By John Stone / November 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Power Grid Parts for Electrical Insulation and Protection

The Rubber Group makes power grid parts for electrical insulation and protection. Examples include molded rubber seals for transmission and distribution.

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molding tolerances | molded rubber bellows

Rubber Molding Tolerances

By John Stone / October 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Rubber Molding Tolerances

The Rubber Group provides rubber molding services and helps customers specify molding tolerances for part drawings.

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sterilization mats | shore hardness

Shore Hardness: Selecting the Right Durometer for Critical Applications

By John Stone / September 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Shore Hardness: Selecting the Right Durometer for Critical Applications

Learn about Shore hardness and how to select the right rubber durometer for sealing your success in critical applications.

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silicone molding

Silicone Molding for Medical Components: Process Selection

By John Stone / August 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Silicone Molding for Medical Components: Process Selection

Selecting the right silicone molding process for medical components is as important as material selection. TRG offers compression, transfer, and injection molding, and we can help you with process selection.

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silicone molding | medical molding | medical devices

Silicone Molding for Medical Components: Material Selection

By John Stone / July 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Silicone Molding for Medical Components: Material Selection

Silicone molding is used to produce medical components such as surgical handles, sterilization tray mats, peristaltic pump tubing, umbrella valves, diaphragms, medical seals, and medical grommets. Many types of silicones are available, but they’re not all suitable for your medical application.

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oil and gas | extreme environments

Custom Molded Rubber Parts for the Oil and Gas Industry

By John Stone / January 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Custom Molded Rubber Parts for the Oil and Gas Industry

The Rubber Group makes custom molded rubber part for the oil and gas industry. Examples include valve seats, regulator seats, diaphragms, gaskets, and O-rings.

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medical rubber molding | medical molding

Transfer Molding for Rubber Products

By John Stone / December 24, 2024 / Comments Off on Transfer Molding for Rubber Products

Transfer molding for rubber products is used in industries such as electronics, automotive, aerospace, and medical devices. This rubber molding process combines elements of compression molding and injection molding, but offers distinct advantages for applications where intricate shapes, insert molding, or high dimensional accuracy are required. The Rubber Group offers transfer molding services along with…

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TRG Receives Trademark for MedElast USP VI Silicone Rubber

By John Stone / November 19, 2024 / Comments Off on TRG Receives Trademark for MedElast USP VI Silicone Rubber

TRG’s medical silicone complies with USP Class VI requirements for biocompatible elastomers that are safe for use when contact with human tissues and fluids is possible.

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