Getting a rubber molded part to perform properly in the field often takes more than choosing a standard off-the-shelf material. It usually starts with selecting or developing the right compound for the application, based on the environment, performance requirements and how the part will be used.
Attributes like UV resistance, heat resistance and oil resistance can be engineered directly into rubber before it's ever molded. Below, we answer the most common questions about how custom rubber compounding and molding work and how you can add these components into your day-to-day operations.
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