Transportation

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.

New Sponge Rubber for Passenger Rail Cars

By Rob Pruyn / May 11, 2021 / Comments Off on New Sponge Rubber for Passenger Rail Cars

Closed cell neoprene sponge rubber for passenger rail cars meets smoke and flame requirements. Use for seals, gaskets, thermal insulation and vibration isolation.

Isolation Mounts: Standard Products and Custom Designs

By Rob Pruyn / November 19, 2020 / Comments Off on Isolation Mounts: Standard Products and Custom Designs

Isolation mounts are rubber-to-metal bonded assemblies that protect machinery, vehicles and equipment from shock and vibration. Source them from The Rubber Group.

Rubber-to-Metal Bonded Assemblies: Design and Manufacturing Considerations

By Rob Pruyn / June 10, 2020 / Comments Off on Rubber-to-Metal Bonded Assemblies: Design and Manufacturing Considerations

Rubber-to-metal bonded assemblies consist of an elastomer that is molded and chemically bonded to a clean metal surface using a specialized adhesive. During the injection, transfer, or compression molding process, rubber vulcanization and adhesive curing occur at the same time. Applications include small vibration mounts and massive railcar suspension components that weigh over 200 lbs.…