Customized EPDM Silicone Rubber Plug For Automotive / Accessories​

Customized EPDM Silicone Rubber Plug For Automotive / Accessories​

1. Descriptions:

EPDM and Silicone: EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) and Silicone are both elastomers known for their excellent properties. EPDM boasts superior weather resistance, heat resistance, and chemical resistance, while Silicone offers exceptional high and low-temperature stability, as well as excellent flexibility and electrical insulation.

Product Customizability: The Rubber Plug can be tailor-made to suit specific requirements and dimensions, catering to various automotive sealing needs. Manufacturers can customize the material hardness, shape, and size to ensure a perfect fit in different automotive components, such as engine compartments, body panels, and electrical systems.

EPDM Rubber Plug in Automotive: The EPDM Rubber Plug is extensively used in automotive sealing due to its remarkable ability to withstand harsh weather conditions, UV rays, and chemical exposure. Its weather resilience makes it suitable for outdoor sealing applications, providing effective protection against dust, water, and environmental contaminants.

Silicone Rubber Plug in Automotive: The Silicone Rubber Plug is widely utilized for high and low-temperature sealing applications in the automotive industry. Its exceptional temperature stability and flexibility ensure reliable performance under extreme conditions, making it ideal for engine gaskets, electrical connectors, and other critical sealing tasks.

2. Suitable Temp for different materials :

3. Applications: 

Medical Devices/Auto Parts/Electronics

Diverse Automotive Sealing Applications: The Rubber Plug finds versatile usage in sealing holes, openings, and gaps in various automotive components. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the vehicle's interior, protecting sensitive parts from moisture, vibration, and potential damage caused by external elements.

Longevity and Performance: Both EPDM and Silicone Rubber Plugs offer long-lasting performance and durability, contributing to the overall reliability of the automobile. Their resistance to compression set and deformation ensures an effective seal throughout the vehicle's lifecycle.

Biocompatibility: Medical-grade Rubber Plugs are manufactured using biocompatible materials, such as medical-grade Silicone or EPDM. These materials are carefully chosen to minimize the risk of adverse reactions when the plug comes into contact with human tissues or body fluids.

Sterilization Compatibility: Rubber Plugs used in medical applications are designed to withstand various sterilization methods, including autoclaving, ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization, and gamma radiation. This ensures that the plugs remain sterile and free from contaminants when used in critical medical procedures.

Liquid and Gas Sealing: Medical Rubber Plugs are utilized for sealing openings or channels in medical devices, preventing the leakage of liquids or gases. They are commonly employed in devices like infusion pumps, catheters, and respiratory equipment, where a secure seal is essential for patient safety and accurate delivery of fluids or gases.

Type: Elasticity for Sealing

Hardness: 55~65℃

Color: customized

Material: NR, CR, NBR, HNBR, SBR, Silicone, Nitrile rubber and so on

Specification: as per 2D/3D drawings or models/ samples

HS Code: 4016931000

Production Process:

1. Material Selection: The first step involves choosing the appropriate rubber material, which can be EPDM, Silicone, or other elastomers. The selection is based on the plug's intended application, considering factors like temperature range, chemical resistance, and weather conditions.

2. Mixing and Compounding: The chosen rubber material is mixed with various additives and fillers in a compounding process. This step aims to achieve specific material properties, such as hardness, flexibility, and UV resistance. Careful control of compounding parameters ensures uniform material quality.

3. Molding: Next, the compounded rubber is shaped using either compression or injection molding techniques. Compression molding is suitable for producing large quantities of simple-shaped plugs, while injection molding is preferred for intricate designs and high-precision parts.

4. Vulcanization: The molded rubber blanks undergo vulcanization, a process of curing the rubber using heat and sulfur or other curing agents. Vulcanization imparts strength and elasticity to the material, making it suitable for sealing applications.

5. Trimming and Finishing: After vulcanization, the Rubber Plugs are trimmed to remove excess rubber and achieve precise dimensions. Additional finishing processes, like surface treatments or coatings, may be applied to enhance specific properties, such as smoothness or adhesion.

6. Quality Control: Throughout the production process, strict quality control measures are implemented. Samples from each batch are tested for hardness, tensile strength, elongation, and other critical parameters to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications.

7. Customization and Packaging: Rubber Plugs can be customized according to customer requirements, including size, shape, and labeling. After quality inspection and final approval, the plugs are carefully packaged and prepared for shipment.

8. Recycling and Waste Management: Responsible manufacturers often implement recycling and waste management practices to minimize environmental impact. Rubber waste and scrap materials may be recycled or properly disposed of following eco-friendly guidelines.

Since 2013, Suzhou Meilong Rubber & Plastic Products Co., Ltd, with its self-developed formula of the rubbers, has obtained the German KTW, W270, British WRAS, US NSF61/372, French ACS and other water treatment industry international certifications, as well as the FDA and domestic drinking water related regulations.

Our main production lines are: all kinds of rubber valve seat for concentric butterfly valve, including pure rubber seat and with reinforcing material valve seat, size range from 1.5 inch - 54 inch. Also resilient valve seat for the gate valve, centerline valve body hanging glue, rubber disc for the check valve, O-ring, rubber disc plate, flange gasket, and rubber sealing for all kinds of valves.

Applicable mediums are chemical, metallurgy, tap water, purified water, sea water, sewage and so on. We select the rubber according to the application media, working temperature and the wear-resistant requirements.

Quality management system. Our company implements IATF16949 quality management system. Our professional and technical personnel are responsible for researching and developing of various new performance rubber materials, and the rubber valve seat used under various conditions. OEM and ODM are both accepted. We can also design drawings and develop molds according to your technical indicators and inspection standards.