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The Benefits of Working With a Custom Rubber Extrusion Partner

The Benefits of Working With a Custom Rubber Extrusion Partner

Most procurement teams don't go looking for a rubber extrusion partner. They go looking for...
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Why Rubber Extrusions Are Ideal for Industrial Applications

Why Rubber Extrusions Are Ideal for Industrial Applications

Procurement teams evaluating rubber extrusions for an industrial application usually aren't asking whether the process...
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The Most Common Industries That Use Rubber Extrusions

The Most Common Industries That Use Rubber Extrusions

Rubber extrusions don't get much attention. They're not the part anyone specifies first, and they...
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How Reshoring Rubber Manufacturing Reduces Supply Chain Risk

How Reshoring Rubber Manufacturing Reduces Supply Chain Risk

For about two decades, the math on offshore rubber sourcing was straightforward. Lower labor costs,...
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Extruded vs. Molded Rubber: Which Process Is Right for Your Application?

Extruded vs. Molded Rubber: Which Process Is Right for Your Application?

By the time most engineers are asking this question, the shape is already decided. The...
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EPDM vs. Neoprene vs. Nitrile: How to Choose the Right Elastomer

EPDM vs. Neoprene vs. Nitrile: How to Choose the Right Elastomer

You've narrowed it down to three. That's already more than most buyers do before they...
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How Material Selection Impacts the Longevity of Rubber Components

How Material Selection Impacts the Longevity of Rubber Components

Most rubber component failures aren't manufacturing defects. They're specification errors. The part was made correctly....
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Domestic vs Offshore Rubber Manufacturing: What Actually Drives the Decision

Domestic vs Offshore Rubber Manufacturing: What Actually Drives the Decision

The Decision Isn't Really About Price The math looks clean on paper. Offshore rubber components...
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What to Look for in a Custom Rubber Manufacturer

What to Look for in a Custom Rubber Manufacturer

You're not looking for a vendor. You're looking for a manufacturer who won't become a...
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