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A washer is a flat, spherical piece of hardware with a hole in the center that is frequently used to increase tension between a screw or nut and a surface. One such piece of hardware that was created from rubber is a washer. A rubber washer is most frequently employed in situations where a tight seal, with some give in the washer, and exposure to liquids like water or humidity are necessary. Read More…

Rubber Washers Rubber washers can be manufactured to any size and thickness and they can be made of nearly any rubber material, depending on the application.
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Santa Fe Springs, CA  |  562-941-4800

RD Rubber Technology Corp is an ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100:2016 certified and ITAR registered company. We offer compression, transfer, injection and Liquid Injection molding, rubber to metal bonding, engineering support, tooling design, machining and more. Our customers rely on us to give them the best possible production solutions for rubber molding. From aerospace to medical, food processing to military applications we build trust by being responsive to your needs.

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Stuart, FL  |  772-286-9278

If you have a need custom rubber molding for products with a fast turnaround, Britech Industries is the company you need to call. We do molded, extruded and die cut rubber – of various products and in the colors and compounds you need.

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Britech Industries $$$

Trenton, NJ  |  609-394-5245

With more than a century of manufacturing experience, Pierce-Roberts Rubber Co. is your source for custom molded rubber products.

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Pierce-Roberts Rubber Co. $$$

Chicago, IL  |  800-782-7776

Rubber molding is what we do best. We believe in offering our very best to all customers no matter how large or small. For over 65 years we have pushed the boundaries of what we do and continue to improve our products and customer service every day.

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Accurate Products, Inc. $$$

Carson City, NV  |  800-733-2648

REDCO Rubber Engineering & Development is your complete source for rubber molding products, including rubber rollers, die-cut gaskets, and custom rubber products to suit your application.

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Canonsburg, PA  |  866-672-8100

National Rubber was founded in 1997 with the values of variety, consistency, quality, open communication, and timely delivery at its core.

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National Rubber Corp. $$$

Trevose, PA  |  215-355-3440

Mason Rubber is a full-service organization assisting in the designing or reverse engineering of custom product to fulfill your production requirements.

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Mason Rubber Co., Inc. $$$

Minneapolis, MN  |  1-800-927-1422

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MRP) is a leader in material compound development and the manufacturing of custom elastomeric and thermoplastic components. With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, MRP collaborates with original equipment manufacturers to solve difficult sealing and component challenges across multiple markets. Capabilities include materials science and formulation, fully functional product prototyping, and operational excellence and supply chain consolidation.

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Minnesota Rubber & Plastics $$$

Grand Rapids, MI  |  616-538-4970

Kent Rubber Supply leverages our experience, innovation and continuous development to ensure our customers get the best products. We specialize in small to large batch production runs of molded rubber parts, allowing us to offer ultimate customization when it comes to a wide variety of specs. Our products vary in shapes, sizes and wall thicknesses in materials such as PVC and urethane. Both domestic and offshore services are available.

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Kent Rubber Supply Co. $$$

Tinley Park, IL  |  800-662-1009

Aero Rubber is an ISO 9001:2015-registered, world-class manufacturer of molded rubber products, custom molded rubber and molded rubber goods.

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Aero Rubber Company, Inc. $$$

Rootstown, OH  |  330-325-1821

Jet Rubber Company, employee-owned, offers custom molded rubber and rubber to metal components. They offer rubber molding in a wide array of standard rubber products as well as custom options for those more complex and difficult jobs.

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Jet Rubber Company $$$

Southborough, MA  |  508-229-2000

Spring-Fast Grommets with fusion bonded nylon & a polymer cushion prevent wire chafe & give you best in class performance, 49% install savings & a 9.5x efficiency improvement. The nylon clad metal substrate snaps on with finger pressure & self locks - eliminating adhesives & the old slow & costly gluing process. It is used widely used in across the OEM & contract manufacture sectors. ISO 9001:2015 & AS 9100-D. Collaborative product customization available. Request free samples on site.

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A screw or bolt can go through the middle of a rubber washer thanks to the hole in the material. It is possible to pass a larger object through the middle in some circumstances, such as a threaded pipe or conduit. The hole in the center of the washer should be smaller than any nut or other fastener used to secure it, and its overall diameter should be greater than the head of the screw or other hardware component that is inserted through it. The washer will be held in place thanks to this.

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How Rubber Washers are Made

Depending on the desired use, compression or injection molding can be used to create rubber washers. The process of injecting molten plastic into a mold chamber that has been properly formed is known as injection molding. A quantity of uncooked rubber material is heated to a liquid state to start the process. When the rubber is molten, it is poured into a hollow that, in the fabrication of rubber washers, has the form of a washer. In the cavity, the rubber fills and shapes itself. The finished rubber washer is then created by allowing it to cool and harden.

The washer can then be made ready for delivery to consumers or, if more processing is required, delivered there. Similar to injection molding, compression molding involves applying pressure to the plastic while it is inside the mold cavity to ensure that it makes contact with all of the mold's curves. Both compression and injection molding are commonly employed, but generally speaking, injection molding is seen to generate more uniform results.

Types of Rubber Washers

The types of rubber washers include:

Silicone Rubber Washers

Silicone washers provide the widest temperature range currently available, withstanding high temperatures (about 150° to 500°F) in dry or humid environments. Additionally, they work with low compression sets and are fungal, UV, and ozone-resistant. Although petroleum oils and ketones don't function well with silicone, braking fluids and high-aniline point oils do.

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EPDM Rubber Washers

Rubber washers made of ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) are resistant to weather extremes and temperatures between 60 and 280 degrees Fahrenheit. They are also resistant to ozone, steam, water, alcohols, and braking fluids and have minimal gas permeability. Dielectric properties of EPDM rubber washers offer good protection against electrical currents, ozone, and sunshine. It has great color stability and is heat resistant.

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Neoprene Rubber Washers

These washers are highly ozone-resistant, have good oil, petroleum, and solvent resistance, and they weather the elements effectively. They work at a temperature range of 65 to 260 degrees Fahrenheit. They also withstand moderate acids, high-aniline point oils, and Freons. Neoprene rubber performs admirably in all elastomer applications.

Advantages of Using Rubber Washers

  • Their water resistance makes them useful and more durable in a variety of applications. Due to this water resistance, they are better than metal washers in many situations because they are not susceptible to condensation's effects.
  • Rubber washers provide more flexibility. Rubber washers make it easier to attach fasteners, effectively preventing leakage.
  • They are excellent insulators; non-conductive grades are offered for applications requiring electricity. As a result, using them is risk-free and one won't get shocked by electricity.
  • They are fluid-resistant and never rust because of this. Users don't need to be concerned about infection or harm.

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