Custom Profiled Rubber Cord and Extrusions
Custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions are essential components in various industries, offering tailored solutions for sealing, insulation, vibration damping, and more. These products are designed to meet specific application requirements, ensuring optimal performance and durability in challenging environments. This guide covers the features, common applications, and the pros and cons of custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions.
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Features of Custom Profiled Rubber Cord and Custom Extrusions
Custom profiled rubber cord and extrusions offer several key features that make them ideal for specialized applications:
- Tailored Design: Custom profiles are designed to meet specific requirements, providing precise dimensions, shapes, and tolerances for optimal fit and function.
- Material Versatility: These products are available in a wide range of materials, including EPDM, Nitrile (NBR), Silicone, Viton (FKM), and more, each offering unique properties to suit different applications.
- Durability: Custom rubber cords and extrusions are engineered for long-lasting performance, with resistance to environmental factors such as UV radiation, ozone, chemicals, and temperature extremes.
- Flexibility: These products can be designed to be flexible or rigid, depending on the needs of the application, providing the necessary elasticity or strength for effective performance.
- Ease of Installation: Custom extrusions and cords are often designed for easy installation, with features like self-adhesive backing, snap-fit profiles, or custom-cut lengths that simplify the application process.
Common Applications of Custom Profiled Rubber Cord and Custom Extrusions
Custom profiled rubber cord and extrusions are used in a wide range of industries and applications, providing solutions for sealing, protection, and more:
- Automotive Industry: Custom rubber extrusions are used in automotive sealing systems, such as door seals, window seals, and weatherstripping, providing protection against dust, water, and noise.
- Construction: In construction, custom rubber cords and extrusions are used for sealing windows, doors, expansion joints, and glazing systems, ensuring energy efficiency and weather resistance.
- Marine Industry: These products are used in marine applications for sealing hatches, windows, and doors, providing resistance to saltwater, UV radiation, and harsh weather conditions.
- Industrial Equipment: Custom extrusions and cords are used in industrial machinery and equipment for sealing, vibration damping, and protecting sensitive components from dust and moisture.
- Aerospace: In aerospace applications, custom rubber extrusions provide sealing and insulation in critical areas, where reliability and resistance to extreme temperatures and pressures are essential.
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Extrusion Manufacturing
Extrusion manufacturing is a key process in the production of custom profiled rubber cords and extrusions:
- Process Overview: Extrusion involves forcing rubber or elastomeric material through a shaped die, producing a continuous profile that matches the desired cross-sectional geometry. This process allows for the creation of complex shapes and profiles with consistent dimensions.
- Material Selection: The choice of material for extrusion is critical and depends on the specific requirements of the application, such as temperature resistance, chemical compatibility, and mechanical properties.
- Customization: Extrusion manufacturing allows for a high degree of customization, enabling the production of profiles with unique shapes, sizes, and material properties tailored to specific application needs.
- Quality Control: Throughout the extrusion process, strict quality control measures are implemented to ensure that the final product meets the required specifications for dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and performance.
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Custom Profiled Rubber Cord & Extrusion Materials
CanRez™ FFKM Perfluoroelastomer
Extreme temperatures & chemicals require extreme solutions! CanRez™ FFKM custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions offer extreme reliability where you need it most! Thousands of sizes in stock now!
CanGuard™ RFI & EMI Shielding Materials
CanGuard™ custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions have been developed to offer superior sealing solutions with enhanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding.
Kalrez® FFKM Perfluoroelastomer
Canyon Components offers Kalrez® Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts at competitive prices and with great lead-times.
Parker® custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, O-rings, Parofluor parts, parker FKM Viton
Canyon Components offers Parker Hannifin® custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, O-rings, Gaskets, Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) parts, & custom molded parts at competitive prices and with great lead-times.
FKM (Viton®, Fluorocarbon)
FKM custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, compounds, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts exhibit excellent mechanical attributes as well as excellent resistance to high temperatures, mineral oil, ozone, fuels, hydraulic fluids, and many other solvents and chemicals.
Aflas® (TFE/P)
TFE/P (Aflas) custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, compounds, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts gives high resistance to steam, hot water, atmospheric wear, and many chemicals. TFE/P compounds provide superior performance in water, steam and virtually all caustic chemicals.
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ)
The mechanical and physical properties of Fluorosilicone custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts are very similar to silicone. Fluorosilicone O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts offer improved flexibility and strength, better resistance to fuels and mineral oil, but reduced hot air resistance.
Silicone (VMQ, PVMQ)
Silicone custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, seals, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts are excellent for extreme temperatures in static applications. Canyon Components carries a range of silicone materials, and we are happy to custom tailor a seal to meet your application requirements!
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene)
EPDM custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, materials, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts can operate over a wide temperature range, and are compatible with glycol fluids that cause problems for most typical elastomeric seals.
NBR (Nitrile, Buna-N)
Nitrile custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts are very oil-resistant, have strong mechanical properties, are resistant to wear, and are relatively inexpensive. These properties make Nitrile the most commonly used general purpose O-ring, gasket, & custom molded part material.
HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile)
Hydrogenated Nitrile custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts offer higher strength and reduced degradation at high temperatures compared to conventional Nitrile materials. These properties make HNBR materials popular in the oil and gas industry, as well as many applications in the chemical industry.
XNBR (Carboxylated Nitrile)
XNBR custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts are similar to Nitrile, but the backbone has been chemically modified with a Carboxylic Acid group. The resulting elastomer is a Nitrile rubber with outstanding abrasion and chemical resistance, superior to that of traditional Nitrile.
Neoprene (CR)
Chloroprene was the first synthetic rubber, and was developed commercially under the name Neoprene®. Chloroprene custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, rubbers, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts contain Chlorine in the polymer to reduce the reactivity to many oxidizing agents, as well as to oil and flame.
Polyurethane (PU, AU)
Polyurethane custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions, O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts generally have two or three times greater tensile strength and wear resistance than Nitrile and comparable polymers. Polyurethane also provides excellent permeation resistance when compared to most rubbers.
PTFE (Teflon)
The harshest environments require specialized solutions. Often times, a Canyon Components PTFE custom profiled cord and custom extrusions are used in harsh chemical environments. Polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly known as PTFE or Teflon®, is a high-performance fluoropolymer known for its exceptional chemical resistance, low friction, and non-stick properties.
Product Types
Custom Parts
Here at Canyon Components, we make sure to offer our customers any manufacturing technique they desire. Whether your O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts be rubber, plastic, or metal, rest assured that Canyon Components can make it!
Gaskets & Custom Cutting
Whether your custom cut parts be rubber, plastic, sponge, composite, or metal, rest assured that Canyon Components can make it! Canyon Components strives to meet all customer service requests. If you need something that isn't listed, feel free to contact a Canyon Components product and application consultant.
Infinite "Giant" Diameter O-Rings
By either Continuous Molding O-rings, or Splice & Vulcanizing O-rings, Canyon can provide mold-less, infinitely large O-rings at competitive prices!
Specialty Compliances
Canyon have materials available for O-rings, gaskets, & custom parts with compliances ranging from USP Class VI <87> & <88> for medical applications, to FDA CFR 21.177.2600 grades A through F for different food types, to the various drinking water specifications like KTW and NSF. Whether it's metal, rubber, or plastic, Canyon can meet your needs!
Custom Profiled Rubber Cord and Custom Extrusions Pros & Cons
Custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions provide tailored solutions for a wide range of industries and applications, offering precision fit, material versatility, and durability. While they come with higher initial costs and potential lead times, the benefits of customized design and long-term performance often outweigh these considerations. Understanding the features, applications, and potential drawbacks of custom profiled rubber cords and extrusions will help you make informed decisions to ensure optimal performance in your projects. Whether you need a solution for automotive sealing, construction, marine, or industrial equipment, custom rubber products offer the flexibility and reliability you need.
Canyon Components strives to meet all customer service requests. Feel free to contact Canyon Components engineering and let our knowledgeable staff help you design the perfect part for your needs.
Pros of Custom Profiled Rubber Cord and Custom Extrusions
Custom profiled rubber cord and custom extrusions offer several advantages that make them a preferred choice for specialized applications:
- Precision Fit: The ability to design custom profiles ensures that the rubber cords and extrusions fit perfectly into the application, providing a secure and effective seal.
- Material Selection: With a wide range of materials available, these products can be tailored to meet the specific environmental and operational requirements of different applications.
- Durability: Custom rubber extrusions are designed to withstand harsh conditions, including exposure to chemicals, UV light, ozone, and extreme temperatures, ensuring long-term performance.
- Versatility: These products can be used in various industries and applications, providing solutions for everything from sealing and insulation to vibration damping and protection.
- Cost-Effective: Custom rubber cords and extrusions can reduce the need for additional sealing materials or modifications, leading to cost savings in the long run.
Cons of Custom Profiled Rubber Cord and Custom Extrusions
While custom profiled rubber cord and extrusions offer many benefits, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider:
- Higher Initial Cost: Custom designs and materials can increase the initial cost of these products compared to standard off-the-shelf options.
- Lead Time: Custom products may have longer lead times due to the design and manufacturing process, which can be a drawback for projects with tight deadlines.
- Minimum Order Quantities: Custom rubber extrusions often require minimum order quantities, which may not be cost-effective for small projects or prototypes.
- Complexity in Design: Designing custom profiles can be complex and may require specialized knowledge to ensure the product meets all application requirements.
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