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oil and gas

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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New Injection Molding Press | large part injection molding

Large Part Injection Molding

By John Stone / October 30, 2024 / Comments Off on Large Part Injection Molding

The Rubber Group uses a DESMA 968.400 ZO Benchmark (S2) for large part injection molding.

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pfas reporting

PFAS Reporting Update

By John Stone / September 30, 2024 / Comments Off on PFAS Reporting Update

This PFAS Reporting Update contains information for manufacturers, importers, and other receivers of PFAS-containing elastomers like FKM, Viton, FVMQ, and FFKM.

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seal-design

TRG Engineer Completes ARPM Seal Design and Manufacturing Course

By John Stone / August 19, 2024 / Comments Off on TRG Engineer Completes ARPM Seal Design and Manufacturing Course

Jacob Mancini, TRG Product & Mold Design Engineer, recently completed the ARPM Seal Design and Manufacturing Course. He described the class as “phenomenal”.

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medical compression molding | rubber compression molding

Rubber Compression Molding: An Introduction

By John Stone / July 31, 2024 / Comments Off on Rubber Compression Molding: An Introduction

Rubber compression molding produces elastomeric parts by placing a pre-measured amount of rubber into a mold, closing the tool, and applying heat and pressure.

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trg

TRG is Voted Best Place to Work for Third Time

By John Stone / June 27, 2024 / Comments Off on TRG is Voted Best Place to Work for Third Time

Rubber News has named The Rubber Group (TRG) to its Best Places to Work List for 2023. This is the third time that TRG has received this honor.

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acquisitions

TRG Acquisitions Add New Capabilities for Customers 

By John Stone / May 13, 2024 / Comments Off on TRG Acquisitions Add New Capabilities for Customers 

The Rubber Group (TRG) has acquired two more companies, SSRP and TEAM Products, and is adding capabilities that complement our custom rubber molding services.

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bulb seals

These Heroes of Flight Keep Things Tight: Bulb Seals for Aerospace 

By John Stone / April 23, 2024 / Comments Off on These Heroes of Flight Keep Things Tight: Bulb Seals for Aerospace 

Bulb seals help keep aircraft cabins pressurized. They also contain critical fluids within complex onboard equipment. These heroes of flight keep things tight.

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