Rubber-to-plastic bonded assemblies consist of an elastomer that is molded and chemically bonded to a prepared plastic surface using a specialized adhesive.
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. Chemical bonds can be strong, …
Ventilator Products from The Rubber Group Help Fight COVID-19
The Rubber Group is making parts for ventilators, life-saving medical devices that are in high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rochester, New Hampshire company is manufacturing both new and existing products while leveraging its custom rubber molding, rubber-to-metal bonding, and die cutting capabilities. The Rubber Group is also producing complex molds rapidly and making production tooling as quickly as …
The Rubber Group Adds Injection Molding Press for Larger Parts
The Rubber Group is using a new DESMA 968.400 ZO Benchmark (S2) rubber injection molding machine to produce larger parts such as insulators for power transformers. The rubber molder ordered the vertical injection molding press in the fall of 2019 and is already using it to produce large electrical insulators that separate conductors and prevent the passage of current. DESMA, …