Your Single Source For Molded, Extruded & Fabricated Rubber Parts
Aero Rubber Company®, Inc. is your source for high-volume, custom manufacturing of molded, extruded, and fabricated rubber components, such as tubing, sheeting, seals, and gaskets. We offer a broad range of fabrication services, including die cutting, water-jet and lathe cutting, slitting, and vulcanized splicing.
With 50 years in the rubber industry, our consultative sales engineers will work with you to understand your requirements and advise on the best solution for your application.
Rubber molding processes form uncured rubber and other elastomers into finished products. At Aero Rubber, we offer the following rubber molding methods:
Compression Molding. This process relies on compressive force to enclose a rubber preform into the mold cavity. The rubber material heats up and cures within the mold, allowing it to retain its form even after it is removed from the mold. This method offers low tool costs, fast lead times, and many other benefits.
Rubber Injection Molding. Rubber material is heated until it is plasticized before being injected at high pressures into a mold cavity. The rubber material is then subjected to high pressure and heat, which starts the vulcanization process. Rubber injection molding is the preferred option for complex designs due to its high level of precision and consistency.
Our team of manufacturing and fabrication experts can create a wide range of products and components including rubber sheet, tubing, cord and more based on customer specifications. Some of the fabrication methods we specialize in include:
Die Cutting. We use computer-controlled die cutting systems to provide fast and accurate die cutting services. We can die cut simple and intricate parts, seals, and gaskets from a wide range of rubber materials with quick turnaround times. Die cutting is ideal for both short and long production runs.
Lathe Cutting. Lathe cutting provides parts with higher tolerances and superior sealing performance compared to die cutting. We work with a range of rubber elastomers and can produce almost any ID/OD dimensional combination. This method is ideal for high-volume production.
Slitting. Slitting is a popular process for creating extremely precise, consistent strips of material from a rubber substrate. At Aero Rubber, we can slit long lengths and custom widths. We can also include pressure-sensitive adhesives when needed.
Splicing. Splicing processes rejoin cut rubber strips, tubing or cord to create a new shape. For example, strips of seals can be joined at the edges to form a circle, rectangle, or other shape. Our splicing processes include cold bond splicing and vulcanized bonding, and we can handle nearly any splice geometry.
Water Jet Cutting. This process uses a high-pressure stream of water to cut through rubber materials. This method offers high levels of precision and speed compared to other cutting techniques. It also features lowers costs and the ability to cut dense and sponge materials.
In rubber extrusion processes, rubber material is forced through a die to create a continuous shape with a uniform cross-sectional area. Extruded rubber products are commonly used for seals, bumpers, gasket, o-rings, vibration control products, and more. At Aero Rubber, we can accommodate a wide range of profile shapes and work with an array of elastomer materials to create rubber extrusions that meet customer specifications
Calendered rubber is rubber that has undergone the calendering process, which involves passing rubber and textiles through multiple rotating rollers to co-mingle the materials and form composite sheets. The calendering process offers many benefits such as control of material thickness, increased strength, and smooth surface finish. Calendered rubber from is used across various industries for products such as rubber sheets, conveyor belts, brake lining, gaskets, seals, and more.
Quality Elastomers You Can Trust
Buna ‘N’ (Nitrile); Buna ‘S’ (SBR)
Butyl
EPDM / EPT
EVA
Fluorelastomers (FKM) e.g. Fluorel®, Kalrez®, Chemraz®, Viton®, Atlas®, etc.
Custom rubber part development requires thought and careful scrutiny. Discussing your project requirements with an experienced sales engineer is an important first step of that process. Our Consultative Sales Engineers are always ready to take your call. We will ask the questions designed to deliver the best solution for your application.
Operating environment (e.g. temperature range, chemical, gas or light exposure, etc.)
Required part characteristics and dimensions
Tolerances to be held to specified dimensions
Material requirements
Applicable industry standards and revision levels
Drawing/print the finished product must follow
If a sample for approval is needed prior to production
Whether a Certification of Conformance is required
If laboratory testing for specific material properties is required
The requested shipping date
Call (800) 662-1009 to speak with one of our consultative sales engineers or send us an RFQ for your next project. We look forward to serving you!
"Our Customers Define Quality - We Make It Happen!®"
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, we stand behind our quality policy: “Our Customers Define Quality – We Make It Happen!®”
Aero Rubber’s commitment as a quality custom rubber product manufacturer means providing you with an industrial elastomeric product (rubber part) that satisfies all your specifications. Our Sales Engineers will work with you tirelessly to determine what your definition of a quality product is, and provide you with that product.
Aero Rubber Provides
Consultative Sales Engineers who will deliver a product that meets your expectations while keeping costs reasonable;
Consistent Quality & Shipment – we are ISO 9001:2015 Certified;
Certifications for “REACH”, “RoHS” and “FDA Title 21″ Compliance;