Rubber Extrusions for the Mass Transit Industry

Applications in Mass Transit

Our rubber extrusions play a vital role in maintaining a comfortable climate for passengers and reducing vibrations throughout the vehicle. Our products can be manufactured to withstand extreme environments that are often seen in mass transit. Conditions including direct sunlight and dramatic changes in temperature, that can cause expansion and contraction, are no match for our products. Some solutions may include: 

• Gaskets
• Hinge Covers
• Door and window seals
• Cushion for components
  

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.

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.

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.

Tubed Profiles

Product Description

Hollow tubes are used in many different applications across many different industries. They are very commonly used as protective sleeves, gaskets, and in drainage capacities. Our extruding capabilities allow us to manufacture tubing in a wide range of sizes, wall thickness, and materials.

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.