Most rubbers can be bonded to metal surfaces, this process starts by cleaning and etching the surface. The bond can be achieved by applying a bonding agent to the desired area. The metal part is then encapsulated within the moulding during vulcanization.
The rubber bonds to the metal on a molecular level and once cured can last a long time. Many bushes and vibration mounts are made in this manner.
Transfer moulding is a very similar process to compression moulding, the main difference being where the material is placed within the mould. The rubber is loaded into a chamber above or below the tool and Read more…
Compression moulding is where you compress a predetermined amount of rubber between 2 halves of a mould to form one complete part. The mould is heated to the correct temperature, removed from the press and Read more…
We stock and sell a variety of rubber matting and sheet material, from smooth sheeting to patterned non slip matting in different thicknesses. All sold ‘by roll’ or ‘by square meter’. Many flat parts can Read more…