Rubber Bonded to Metal
Rubber bonded to metal refers to the end products of processes during which rubber is adhered to a metal product. When rubber is bonded to metal, there are three essential elements: rubber, a bonding agent, and the metal substrate. The products produced by this process are used in many different manufacturing applications, specifically for the isolation of vibration. The automotive industry in particular uses many rubber bonded parts.
The disparate physical qualities of rubber and metal complement one another, as metal is stiff and rigid while rubber is pliable and elastic. By bonding the two materials together, the benefits of each material are combined in one product that is able to withstand shock while maintaining strength and rigidity.