Rubber Functional Components

Elastomer Technology covers custom moulded parts, extruded profiles, elastomer sheets and vibration-control components. ERIKS also supports special solutions, prototypes, and production in small or large quantities.

Elastomer Technology processes rubber compounds into elastic components with a defined geometry and function. Available processes include extrusion, autoclave production, moulded-part vulcanisation, manual vulcanisation and dipping. Moulded parts can also be produced as one- or two-component parts.

Elastomer components are used across industrial sectors. For food and pharmaceutical applications, rubber sheets and processed parts are available for uses governed by FDA and BGA provisions. Vibration-control products include machine feet, elastic buffers, vibration isolators and noise-damping blocks.

First determine whether the requirement is for a moulded part, profile, sheet or vibration-control component. Then define the geometry, required material, production quantity and any FDA or BGA requirements. Select the appropriate manufacturing process and decide whether a 3D model, display sample or functional prototype is needed before series production.

Key attributes are product type, geometry, elastomer material, manufacturing process, number of components, quantity, and any FDA or BGA provisions.

Frequently asked questions

Custom elastomer mouldings can be produced as one- or two-component parts. Available processes include injection, compression and transfer technology, together with laser marking, overmoulding of inserts and rubber-to-metal bonding.

Profile extrusion supports one- and two-component profiles, including hard-soft combinations. Profiles can be cut to specified lengths or made into frames. Other stated types include foam-rubber profiles, edge-protection profiles, cable-duct profiles and self-adhesive sealing strips.

A prototype is useful when the mechanical or geometric configuration must be assessed before production. ERIKS can produce display samples with a 3D printer or fully functional prototypes from simple moulds.

The in-house vulcanisation department makes disc bellows as individual pieces and produces pneumatically actuated Techmembran profiles. The workshop also specialises in bonding elastomers and manufacturing special or individual parts.