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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

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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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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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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medical handles | medical transfer molding

Get a Grip: Why Rubber Overmolding is Essential for Medical Handles

By John Stone / March 26, 2024 / Comments Off on Get a Grip: Why Rubber Overmolding is Essential for Medical Handles

Medical handles that use rubber overmolding contribute to the safety of patients and the well-being of healthcare workers. They improve comfort and gripping.

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iso 10993 vs. usp class vi

ISO 10993 vs. USP Class VI: Medical Molding and Biocompatible Rubber

By John Stone / December 27, 2023 / Comments Off on ISO 10993 vs. USP Class VI: Medical Molding and Biocompatible Rubber

ISO 10993 and USP Class VI both define testing requirements for biocompatibility. Learn about the differences between them so you can select the right rubber.

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medical injection molding

Medical (USP Class VI) Injection Molding for Rubber Products

By John Stone / December 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Medical (USP Class VI) Injection Molding for Rubber Products

Medical injection molding (USP Class VI) for rubber products provides USP Class VI biocompatibility with control and consistency across high volumes of parts that require medium-to-high levels of precision.

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usp class vi elastomers

USP Class VI Elastomers: Use Fully Tested Materials

By John Stone / November 27, 2023 / Comments Off on USP Class VI Elastomers: Use Fully Tested Materials

The Rubber Group sources and molds fully-tested and certified USP Class VI elastomers for medical, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biopharma products.

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