Applications in the Manufacturing Industry

Our rubber extrusions are essential in the performance of industrial and manufacturing systems. Our products can be manufactured to withstand extreme environments that are often seen in manufacturing and industrial facilities. Conditions including direct sunlight and dramatic changes in temperature, that can cause expansion and contraction, are no match for our products. Whether you need a rubber extrusion for a specific product you’re manufacturing, or for the actual factory building itself, our rubber extrusions fit the bill. Some solutions may include:

• Pipe ramps
• Glazing system profiles
• Silicone sheeting
• Expansion joints
  

Extruded Rubber Expansion Joints

Expansion joints are used in a variety of applications, but are most commonly used in industrial piping systems or in situations where there’s a need to reduce movement and vibration—any time there is concern of structural damage due to the expansion or contraction of those surfaces.



Extruded rubber expansion joints from ELBEX provide superior stability and protection compared to other types of expansion joints because of our team that’s dedicated to quality through the entire extrusion manufacturing process.

Extruded Rubber Glazing Systems

Extruded Rubber Gaskets and Seals

Gaskets and seals are very general terms for any type of profile that is intended to fill a gap or void and create a barrier. Both gaskets and seals are commonly used for:

• Water resistance
• Air barriers
• Tight seals
• Vibration elimination
• Securing components

Gaskets and seals are often lumped together into the same category because they both provide a strong sealing force, but their functions are slightly different. Seals are used to connect and seal two moving parts, while gaskets are commonly used as static seals between two flat surfaces set in place. Materials used for either product vary, but are often dictated by the specific application and corresponding environmental and chemical exposure.

Extruded rubber gaskets and seals from ELBEX provide superior stability and protection compared to other types of expansion joints because of our team that’s dedicated to quality through the entire extrusion manufacturing process.

Custom Extruded Rubber

Pipe Seals & Ramps

• Construction - Construction sites are prone to having exposed pipes, cables, hose, or electric conduit lines that can be damaged by load-bearing traffic. These ramps and seals are used to help mitigate damage to existing and new pipe systems that could result in leaks while on site and thereafter. Having these in place during construction is an essential part of being able to stick to the scheduled timelines you’ve mapped out with your customers, and prevent leakage headaches - that can eat away at your margins and reputation. 
• Industrial/Manufacturing - In this world of many moving parts and use of heavy machinery, knowing you have sound structural and material integrity in all areas of your building is crucial. Using pipe seals and ramps throughout your facility adds a strong and durable buffer between ever-moving objects and stationary piping, preventing potential punctures and bursts of pipes under pressure or containing fluids.
• Infrastructure - Oftentimes infrastructure cabling is encased and placed underground, buried beneath feet of dirt and rocks. The cabling and casing are usually provided by the same business, and graded for weight and weather resistance. Using pipe seals in these applications can significantly boost protection of these critical components.
• Oil and Gas - Anytime piping is going underwater, those pipes are exposed to the adversity of activity the ocean throws at them. Protecting these pipes with the proper seals can prevent natural and man-made debri from causing direct impact or abrasion.

Please contact us to discuss your specific application needs.



Custom Extruded Silicone Sheeting

We take pride in our ability to deliver a custom manufactured product to meet your specification requirements. Based on our extensive capabilities, nearly any design can be met. Below are strictly a few examples of profile types that ELBEX has the capability to produce. For more information please reference our capabilities page. 

Standard translucent sheeting in various widths typically available for immediate shipment. For detailed pricing please see our silicone sheeting pricing page. 

Extruded Rubber Bumpers

Bumpers are used in applications where there may be risk of damaging equipment or property. Their main purpose is to form a cushion and reduce movement, impact, and vibration. EPDM is a common material choice due to its superior abrasion resistance, but other materials are available to meet your unique specifications and requirements. Extruded rubber bumpers from ELBEX provide superior impact resistance to other types of rubber bumpers because of our team that’s dedicated to quality through the entire extrusion manufacturing process.

Bulb Seals for Maximum Sealing Power

Bulb Seals are designed to track into a channel and fill a void or gap, creating a seal. They consist of a mounting mechanism and a bulb section that does the actual sealing.

Depending on the intended application and surrounding conditions, many different materials can be used. But no matter the material, our manufacturing processes yield a strong, durable bulb seal that stays in place and delivers reliable sealing power.

Bulb seals are most commonly used around doors, windows, and hatches to provide sealing and insulation. This gives them their alternate name, “trim seals.” They are also sometimes used in industrial mixing and processing applications in which water, dust, or extreme heat need to be sealed off and contained to a specific area or vessel.

Custom Extruded Rubber

D-Sections

D-sections are used across many different industries and applications. They are used to fill voids and gaps, create a seal between two different surfaces, and provide vibration and noise control. Common uses are as weather seals and window and door seals. They often have pressure sensitive adhesive on the bottom of the profile to keep them stationary within the application. 

Extruded rubber D-sections from ELBEX provide superior sealing and vibration and noise control because of our team that’s dedicated to quality through the entire extrusion manufacturing process.

All extrusions are available in continuous lengths and precise profile shapes, but can be cut to meet specific length requirements. Whatever your application, we can offer additional services such as vulcanized splicing, cutting, printing, and taping. 

Please contact us to discuss your specific application needs.

Custom Extruded Rubber Ribbed Profile

Product Description

Ribbed profiles serve many purposes. Their primary function is to fill a void or gap between two surfaces and compress to create a seal. Like our other products, we are glad to work with you to develop a custom seal for your specific application.

Custom Design Available

We take pride in our ability to deliver a custom manufactured product to meet your specification requirements. Based on our extensive capabilities, nearly any design can be met. Below are strictly a few examples of profile types that ELBEX has the capability to produce. For more information please reference our capabilities page.

NOTE: Because many of our orders are custom orders, we do not carry an inventory. Please call one of our Sales Representatives to inquire into the item you are interested in.