Rubber Products
Rubber products are used in almost every industry and can be found in just about every home. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and thicknesses. Noted for their malleability, ability to absorb vibration and sound, and resistance to moisture and heat extremes, rubber products can be used for an endless amount of applications.
While there are variations in specific rubber molding methods, all rubber manufacturers use heat and pressure to form molded rubber products. The three most common methods in the rubber molding process are injection molding, compression molding and transfer molding. Each of these rubber molding methods is different, but all involve pouring liquid rubber material into a mold where it is cured in an oven and cooled, creating the finished product.
Rubber is an excellent material for situations that require a material to give and return to its original shape. Specific industries that benefit from rubber products include the automobile, appliance controls, lawn and garden, sporting goods, medical, electrical, governmental, and recreational industries.