Custom Rubber Parts
Custom rubber parts are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and manufacturing, providing versatility, durability, and resilience in challenging environments. With various manufacturing techniques available, custom rubber parts can be tailored to meet specific requirements, such as resistance to chemicals, temperature, and wear. From seals and gaskets to vibration dampeners and custom molded components, rubber parts are essential for ensuring performance and reliability in numerous applications.
Custom manufactured silicone, CanRez® FFKM and Kalrez® gaskets, rapid manufacturing, & custom molded parts are available now!
Check with one of Canyon’s helpful product engineers for an expert material and manufacturing recommendation.
Custom Kits
Custom FKM Viton and HNBR Sealing Kit Assembly
PTFE Flanged Gasket
Two part PFTE and elastomeric gasket for sanitary applications
FFKM Custom Parts
Tight Tolerance, FFKM CanRez Perfluoroelastomer Custom Parts
Micro Extrusion
Micro extrusion for elastomeric and plastic tubing
Silicone Diaphragm
Cleanroom Silicone Diaphragm for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Micro Extrusion
Micro extrusion for elastomeric and plastic tubing
Custom Kits
Custom Nozzle, Gasket, and Sealing Kit Assembly
Custom Assembly
Custom Wheel and Bearing Assembly
Silicone Nozzles
Silicone Nozzles for Food and Drug Manufacturing
Military and Aerospace Gaskets
Standard AMS 7283 Spec Gasket for Aerospace use.
Custom Molded Gasket
Custom Molded Rubber Gasket made from low temperature FFKM
Custom Fluorosilicone Gaskets
Fluorosilicone Gaskets for Aerospace Applications
Spring Energized Seal (SES)
Spring Energized Seal SES PTFE Elgiloy Metal Spring
Custom Water Jet Cut Gaskets
Custom Water Jet Cut Foam Rubber Gaskets for UL Electronics
Custom Gasket
CNC Knife Cut Viton FKM Foam Gasket
Custom Silicone Parts
Custom High Temperature Injection Molded Silicone Gasket
Custom Silicone Part
Custom Injection Molded Silicone Parts for Medical Applications
Compression Molded Viton Bellows
Applied Materials CMP 300 mm Upgrade Viton Bellow
Custom FFKM Gasket
Custom FFKM (Kalrez®, CanRez™, Chemraz®) Gasket
Custom Viton FKM Gasket
Custom Viton FKM gasket for pressure vessel use
Custom EPDM U-Cup
Low Temperature EPDM U-Cup for Dynamic Shaft Seal
Custom Gasket
NBR with Aramid Fibers & Expanded Graphite Gasket
Custom O-rings
Custom O-rings of Any Size & Material
Giant Gaskets
Giant Silicone Gaskets for High Temperature Sealing Applications
Standard and Custom Triclamp Sanitary Gaskets
Platinum Cured USP Class VI Silicone Triclamp Sanitary Gasket
Custom Kits
Custom FKM Viton and HNBR Sealing Kit Assembly
PTFE Flanged Gasket
Two part PFTE and elastomeric gasket for sanitary applications
Manufacturing Types for Custom Rubber Parts
There are several processes used to manufacture custom rubber parts, each offering unique benefits based on the part’s complexity, material properties, and production volume.
- Compression Molding: This traditional method involves placing uncured rubber into a heated mold cavity, which is then compressed to form the desired shape. Compression molding is ideal for creating durable and complex rubber parts with minimal waste.
- Injection Molding: Injection molding involves injecting heated, uncured rubber into a mold cavity under pressure. This process is highly automated and ideal for producing high volumes of rubber parts with tight tolerances.
- Transfer Molding: In this process, rubber is pre-heated in a transfer chamber and then forced into the mold cavity under pressure. Transfer molding is suitable for making parts with intricate geometries or multiple cavities.
- Extrusion: Extrusion is used to create continuous shapes such as tubing, seals, and gaskets. The rubber is forced through a die to produce a long, uniform shape, which is then cured.
Common Types of Custom Rubber Parts
Custom rubber parts come in a wide range of types to serve various industrial applications:
- O-Rings and Gaskets: O-rings and gaskets are essential for sealing applications, preventing leaks in fluid systems and maintaining pressure in various industries.
- Seals and Diaphragms: These parts provide airtight or watertight seals in hydraulic, pneumatic, or fuel systems, offering flexibility and durability even in high-pressure environments.
- Rubber Bushings and Vibration Dampeners: Used in automotive and industrial machinery, rubber bushings absorb vibrations and reduce noise, protecting mechanical components from wear and tear.
- Rubber Tubing and Hoses: Custom rubber tubing is used for transferring fluids, gases, or chemicals, offering flexibility and resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and high temperatures.
- Rubber Rollers and Pads: These components are used in manufacturing and conveyor systems to transport materials, absorb impact, and reduce wear.
Please consult a Canyon Components Engineer about your specific application and we will use our decades of experience to formulate a solution that fits your need.
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Materials
CanRez™ FFKM Perfluoroelastomer
Extreme temperatures & chemicals require extreme solutions! CanRez™ FFKM materials offer extreme reliability where you need it most! Thousands of sizes in stock now!
CanGuard™ RFI & EMI Shielding Materials
CanGuard™ materials 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) O-rings, gaskets, & custom molded parts at competitive prices and with great lead-times.
Parker® O-rings, Parofluor parts, parker FKM Viton
Canyon Components offers Parker Hannifin® O-rings, Gaskets, Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) parts, & custom molded parts at competitive prices and with great lead-times.
FKM (Viton®, Fluorocarbon)
FKM 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) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Encapsulated
FEP and PFA encapsulated O-rings consist of an elastomeric core and a seamlessly closed casing of modified PTFE. The elastomer core of encapsulated O-rings is typically made of FKM (Viton) or VMQ (silicone) and guarantees a uniform pre-tensioning at the sealing point.
Spring Energized Seal (SES)
The harshest environments require specialized solutions. Often times, a Canyon Components Spring Energized Seal (SES) will be needed. SES are typically formatted in a multi-piece assembly consisting of a polymeric sealing component that is wrapped around a spring energizer.
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Custom Rubber Parts Pros & Cons
Custom rubber parts are a vital component in many industries, offering flexibility, durability, and performance in a wide range of applications. With various manufacturing methods like compression molding, injection molding, and extrusion, you can create rubber parts tailored to specific design and performance requirements. By understanding the different types of custom rubber parts and the advantages and disadvantages of each manufacturing process, you can make informed decisions to ensure optimal performance and cost efficiency for your project.
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 Rubber Parts
Custom rubber parts provide numerous advantages that make them indispensable in a variety of industries:
- Durability and Flexibility: Rubber parts offer excellent flexibility and can withstand repeated deformation without losing their original shape, making them ideal for dynamic applications.
- Wide Range of Material Options: Rubber compounds can be tailored to meet specific requirements such as chemical resistance, high-temperature tolerance, and UV protection.
- Cost-Effective for High Volumes: Custom rubber parts, especially through injection and compression molding, are cost-effective for producing high volumes with consistent quality.
- Sealing and Insulation Properties: Rubber is highly effective for sealing and insulating, making it an essential material for gaskets, O-rings, and other sealing components.
- Shock Absorption: Rubber parts, such as bushings and dampeners, absorb shocks and vibrations, protecting equipment and reducing noise.
Cons of Custom Rubber Parts
While custom rubber parts offer many benefits, there are some challenges to consider:
- Tooling Costs: High-precision manufacturing processes like injection molding require expensive tooling, which can drive up costs for small production runs.
- Material Degradation: Certain types of rubber can degrade when exposed to harsh environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures, chemicals, or UV radiation, requiring careful material selection.
- Limited Strength Compared to Metals: Rubber is not as strong as metal, limiting its use in applications that require high tensile strength or structural support.
- Longer Lead Times for Complex Parts: Custom parts with intricate designs or multiple cavities may take longer to manufacture, especially when using compression or transfer molding techniques.
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