Becoming a Manufacturer of Larger Rubber Molded Parts
Lake Erie Rubber is an ISO:9001 certified manufacturer of larger rubber molded parts thanks to its considerable assortment of immense industry-leading presses and other equipment. With many industries switching to more advanced rubbers like FKM, EPDM, and NBR for their large parts, they in turn require an experienced and knowledgeable rubber molding company to produce these new products. Lake Erie Rubber is a national leader in large rubber molded parts, from large rubber insulators used in power generation assemblies to assorted diaphragms, seals, and gaskets. This article will take a closer look at the exceptional modernized equipment at Lake Erie Rubber, examples of several industries requiring large rubber parts, and how the decades of combined experience result in their status as a renowned manufacturer of larger rubber molded parts.
Essential Equipment for Larger Rubber Molded Parts
Lake Erie Rubber has made a considerable investment in bolstering its industry-leading assortment of large-scale injection and compression molding equipment to accommodate the designs of larger rubber molded parts and help keep costs low for customers. While many rubber molding companies may possess some of this machinery, very few, if any, possess more than one or equipment with similar large injection unit capacity, high tonnage, and large platen sizes. To become a nationally recognized manufacturer of larger rubber molded parts, Lake Erie Rubber routinely expanded its facility to house some of the most robust and capable injection and compression molding equipment in the country.
Injection Molding Equipment at Lake Erie Rubber
Lake Erie Rubber proudly offers customers access to the most comprehensive and robust injection molding equipment available not only in Pennsylvania but in North America as well. The equipment listed below amplifies Lake Erie’s capacity to complete requests for larger rubber molded parts across countless industries.
- DESMA: This company is globally renowned for its injection molding equipment and offers comprehensive expertise for every step of the rubber molding manufacturing process. Lake Erie Rubber owns and operates two separate 710-ton DESMA 560 Injection Presses and a somewhat smaller yet still powerful DESMA 400 Injection Press with a 500-ton capacity.
- US Molding: Lake Erie Rubber further solidifies its standing as a leading injection molding company for larger rubber parts by also housing four separate premium US Molding injection presses. This includes two 600-ton capacity presses, a 350-ton press, and an additional 150-ton press. View additional specifications for US Molding Injection Presses.
Compression Molding Equipment at Lake Erie Rubber
Not all larger rubber molded parts can be manufactured with injection presses and may require immense compression presses. Thankfully, to help expand its viability to new markets and customers, Lake Erie Rubber also maintains an impressive fleet of compression molding equipment from leading manufacturers.
- Panstone: For over two decades Panstone has solidified itself as a transnational provider of premium rubber molding equipment that boasts industry-leading capacity and technology. Lake Erie Rubber currently houses both an 800-ton Compression Press and a somewhat smaller 350-ton Compression Press.
- McNeil: Lake Erie Rubber can complete high-volume projects of larger rubber molded parts thanks to the two 350-ton McNeil Compression Presses.
Industries Seeking A Manufacturer of Large Molded Components
Both injection and compression molding presses for larger rubber molded parts are in high demand for countless industries. Both of these rubber molding methods, when completed with the robust equipment at Lake Erie Rubber, provide an immensely repeatable and efficient process that keeps production costs and turnaround times low. Some of the industries we’ve worked closely with to develop larger rubber molded parts are listed below.
- Rail: Our experienced team has spent considerable time working closely with customers in the rail industry to utilize unique rubber types and manufacture large bellows, cable cleats, electrical insulators, and other custom products.
- Oil & Gas: This industry is no stranger to solvents and chemicals and requires durable rubber products that can provide reliable performance in challenging environments. Products for this industry include various gaskets, seals, grommets, and diaphragms.
- Heavy Equipment: Lake Erie has worked with customers in commercial transportation, mining, and marine industries to provide larger rubber molded components like engine mounts, baffles, vibration isolators, and bumpers.
- Construction: This wide-ranging industry requires large rubber components that can withstand heavy loads, consistent vibration, and exposure to environmental conditions without impacting performance. Typical parts include mounts, bellows, seals, anti-vibration pads, and bumpers.
Trusting the Experts at Lake Erie Rubber
Lake Erie Rubber’s unparalleled industry expertise, modernized injection and compression molding equipment, and quality management systems solidify its position as a national leader in manufacturing larger rubber molded parts. By investing in state-of-the-art injection and compression molding technology, the company guarantees a level of precision and efficiency for industries that demand durable and complex components. From rail and oil and gas to heavy equipment and construction, Lake Erie Rubber’s commitment to innovation and quality provides customers with reliable and cost-competitive solutions tailored to their unique needs.
