Thermal management solutions for space flights
Ablative materials are used to both cool and protect structural and mechanical parts and payloads from extreme heat. Our cork and foam shields with ablatives paints meet the most demanding specifications required for space launch vehicles.
Sharp focus on aerodynamic efficiency
We offer both standard and custom designs developed for efficient assembly, ease of maintenance and reliable service. The range includes seals for wings and moving surfaces including complex aerodynamic semi-structural seal systems, fabricated seals and extrusions for wing seals, doors and hatches, interior couplings, inflatable cockpit canopy seals, and fuselage fairings. Our specialization in this area is, without doubt, our greatest strength, having worked with almost every type of Aerodynamic seal or system out there. We specialize in the fusion of numerous materials to enable the performance of a seal to be optimized. This includes the interfusion of composite or metallic materials with a wide range of flexible polymers reinforced with textiles, including glass cloth, Nextel, and polyester. We manufacture seals in a comprehensive range of configurations with metal or composite inserts for enhanced strength and easy mounting. Using both silicones, flour silicone, and polychloroprene (neoprene) formulations. From omega and p-seals to whole assembly sections, we meet the most challenging brief with extensive facilities, scalable production capacity, and speedy turnaround.
The range includes seals for wings and moving surfaces – including complex aerodynamic semi-structural seal systems, fabricated seals and extrusions for wing seals, doors and hatches, interior couplings, inflatable cockpit canopy seals and fuselage fairings. Rubbercraft’s specialization in this area is without doubt our greatest strength, having worked with almost every type of Aerodynamic seal or system out there.
Individually developed and manufactured for unique applications
This is a broad family of products, individually developed and manufactured for unique applications. In general, these seals are static and offer low friction and good abrasion resistance characteristics. They are typically used for the aerodynamic sealing of doors, windows, ailerons, spoilers, canopies, hatches, and panels. Airframe seals are typically bonded into place and can be made conductive. They can also be strategically reinforced to offer the load and deformation properties required for variable working conditions. An FEA (Finite Element Analysis) service is available to assist in the design of this seal type.
The range includes seals for wings and moving surfaces – including complex aerodynamic semi-structural seal systems, fabricated seals and extrusions for wing seals, doors and hatches, interior couplings, inflatable cockpit canopy seals and fuselage fairings. Rubbercraft’s specialization in this area is without doubt our greatest strength, having worked with almost every type of Aerodynamic seal or system out there.
Proven track record of supplying elastomeric tooling solutions for composite fabrication.
For more than 30 years we have been developing and delivering cutting-edge solutions for composite manufacturing processes that are enabling for our customers and have often resulted in cost and weight savings. With a history of achievement, Rubbercraft is committed to a future of continuing innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries in search of optimum solutions and excellence of products and service. Our solutions eliminate secondary bonding and/or fastening lower manufacturing costs and improved laminate quality. Our products are easily scalable to support production rate ramp-ups and are reusable for multiple cycles. They contain vulcanized coatings for ease of extraction and are capable of both autoclave or OOA applications in complex shapes and compound curvatures.
The range includes seals for wings and moving surfaces – including complex aerodynamic semi-structural seal systems, fabricated seals and extrusions for wing seals, doors and hatches, interior couplings, inflatable cockpit canopy seals and fuselage fairings. Rubbercraft’s specialization in this area is without doubt our greatest strength, having worked with almost every type of Aerodynamic seal or system out there.
Conductive elastomeric solutions
Conductive elastomeric seals & gaskets aid designers by providing a component that can provide both environmental and electric sealing. Proper selection of the elastomeric binder is critical for environmental conditions, and adequate selection of the metal filler is critical for galvanic capability to mating surfaces and corrosion resistance.
The range includes seals for wings and moving surfaces – including complex aerodynamic semi-structural seal systems, fabricated seals and extrusions for wing seals, doors and hatches, interior couplings, inflatable cockpit canopy seals and fuselage fairings. Rubbercraft’s specialization in this area is without doubt our greatest strength, having worked with almost every type of Aerodynamic seal or system out there.
Our custom-formulated elastomers and systems have outstanding physical properties including long life in critical applications, high chemical, fuel and solvent resistance and a wide usable temperature range.
Our ability to combine EMI shielding and traditional sealing technology, integrated with customer components, provides electrical conductivity between mating surfaces while ensuring environmental protection as well as vibration isolation. Shielding performance is outstanding for EMI, RFI, and high-frequency emission. EMI requirements can be met by molding in place, extruding continuous lengths, die cutting from sheet, and vulcanizing to metal, composite, and a wide range of other materials. In addition to our custom material formulations, we are one of a few manufacturers certified on the QPL for all MIL-DTL-83528 material types. We manufacture and test our materials at our state-of-the-art facilities, and we can fabricate your custom designs in multiple locations. With our unique development and production capabilities, we can formulate customer-specific shielding requirements while also meeting your environmental application needs. Designs and material formulations can be tailored to your individual application.
High-speed processors and high-density electronic packages generate significant heat that can compromise the performance and lifetime of computing devices and electronic systems. We have developed proprietary thermal elastomers to help protect your electronics through effective thermal management. Our elastomers are filled with thermally conductive materials and shielding, which remove and distribute heat buildup for reliable and efficient system operations. Materials can be formulated to isolate heat or effectively conduct and transfer the heat buildup. Our elastomer thermal pads fill the gaps between the heat-generating components and heat-dissipating surfaces (heatsinks) to maximize thermal dissipation while forming an electrically insulating layer between the two surfaces. These materials can be used with or without a reinforcing carrier. With unique development and production capabilities, we can custom formulate unique thermal management materials and designs. Configurations and material formulations can be tailored to your individual application.
The range includes seals for wings and moving surfaces – including complex aerodynamic semi-structural seal systems, fabricated seals and extrusions for wing seals, doors and hatches, interior couplings, inflatable cockpit canopy seals and fuselage fairings. Rubbercraft’s specialization in this area is without doubt our greatest strength, having worked with almost every type of Aerodynamic seal or system out there.
Full range of elastomeric sealing solutions for aircraft engine
We offer a wide range of sealing systems for engine and engine management applications, including fan blade annulus fillers, fan cowl/thrust reverser doors, heat exchangers, drive shafts, air intakes, fairings, and coupling systems, and the APU door, duct, inlet, and exhaust generator seals. Our experience in this sector ensures in-depth knowledge of the performance of materials at very high temperatures up to +518°F /270°C, and we also have specialist products that can perform at /+572°F /+300°C. Our seals, where required, are reinforced with various fire-retardant materials, such as fabrics, to meet fire-resistant and fireproof requirements.
Proven mission performance of eye guards, eyecups, and eye shields
Used on a variety of mission-critical night vision (light enhanced) and thermal optoelectronic (electro-optic) devices for military and law enforcement applications, these Patented light, secure shuttered eye guards, eyecups, and eye shields have been designed for comfort and performance.
They feature unique characteristics to support the specialized requirements of the armed forces, Homeland Security, and law enforcement communities. We understand that each customer application has its own unique set of requirements, and our subject matter experts are here to help. We will partner with you to design the optimal solution for your application, keeping both performance and budget in mind.
Having worked with all the major OEMs of these systems, we know what it takes to bring forth a successful engineered solution.
Quality extrusions with world-class color matching
Our seals are fabricated from specially formulated elastomers tailored to exact project requirements. We can extrude seals that work in most environments including vacuum, high pressure, extreme hot or cold, and fuel or chemically corrosive environments. Applications include the OEM and MRO sectors. In the Food industry, our elastomeric seals can be found as oven door seals used in the manufacture of a certain very well-known brand of crisps. We specialize in offering a comprehensive range of metal detectable products to meet the exacting standards required by the food and beverage industries. Our certification list is extensive FDA, USP VI, REACH compliant, and ADI-free materials come as standard. The dimensions range from 1.08mm and are as large as 70mm in cross-section. Our extruded cord is also available as a ‘standard only’ product for our customers. With over 300 materials from standard Silicone FDA through to specially formulated Viton™ GF-S, we can extrude to our customer needs offering tolerances to ISO3302-1 E1 or tighter.
Highly engineered for both commercial and military applications.
Most engines require fireproof or barrier seals, and it is usually the case that the elastomer product must be custom designed to ensure maximum sealing effectiveness and safety in the air.
With typical operating environment ranging from temperatures as low as -58°F/-50°C up to highs of +527°F/+275°C many applications calling for meticulous product development and specification is vital. Our seals, where required, are reinforced with various fire-retardant materials, such as fabrics, to meet fire-resistant and fireproof requirements of up to 2000°F (x0°C) for 15 minutes. Applying the latest materials to create high-quality sealing barriers in the engine and pylon environments, we have specific skills and capabilities in terms of meeting performance in high temperatures and fire protection zones. Our 3D printing capability enables us to produce and test prototypes before production to maximize performance and minimize cost. We have extensive testing facilities, and our products are approved by AC20-135 for use in fireproof seal applications.
Extraordinary dynamic sealing performance and reliability
Inflatable seals are designed to seal out gases, liquid, dust, or dirt around hatches, doors, canopies, or covers while providing instant access when necessary. The seal inflates (rather than compresses) to create an air or watertight barrier. Compared to elastomeric compression seals, inflatable rubber seals perform better on uneven or misaligned surfaces. They require less force to ensure a good sealing performance. All that is needed is to move the mating parts into place and inflate the seal to close the gap. This makes them the perfect solution for unique or complex sealing applications where gap variations may be caused due to pressure, thermal or mechanical movements. Inflatable seals are used on all modern fighter jets but also have many uses where a dynamic sealing solution is required.
Scalable, high-precision production of high-volume liquid injection molded products
We offer scalable solutions using tested and proven molding and processing technology. Our experienced engineering and tooling group gives us the advantage to go from prototype to millions of parts, allowing our customers to achieve their quality and volume targets. We leverage forty years of expertise in liquid and high-consistency silicones and organic molded rubber to ensure your satisfaction from concept prototypes through high-volume production.
Global leader in Low Observables and Radar Absorbing Materials for mission-critical applications.
Designs and manufactures high-performance plastic, thermoplastic rubber, and urethane
Designs and manufactures seals and components from any high-performance plastic, thermoplastic rubber (TPEs, TPR or TPUs), and urethane. Rubbercraft incorporates design engineering, materials science, and precision manufacturing to produce plastic-injected molded seals and components for many types of industries, including automotive, defense, medical, and industrial
Development and supply of a wide range of rubber-to-metal and other substrate-bonded seals.
Component selections include standard mold-in-place gaskets to complex multi-material sealing components. Rubbercraft uses precise co-molding processes to vulcanize an elastomeric seal profile directly into a non-elastomeric carrier. This process yields a chemical bond far superior to one that uses a cured profile bonded to a substrate with an adhesive.
The bonding process incorporates elastomeric-based adhesives that concurrently adhere to the substrate and elastomer during the curing/vulcanization process. This process adds to the elimination of air trap and contamination in the bond line and provides a significantly robust bond.
As a business partner, Rubbercraft delivers added value through total solutions, which encompasses every stage from the initial Polymer Science, Compounding, Engineering, and Development to Manufacturing the final component or assembly. Whether build-to-print or build-to-specification, we can design, manufacture, assemble, test, and install. It is an efficient, seamless, and effective approach tailored for customer satisfaction.
Innovative and progressive, Rubbercraft has a state-of-the-art laboratory for developing formulations and testing Elastomeric Compounds. We mix, mold, and extrude Silicone, Fluorosilicone, EPDM, Butyl, Viton®, Nitrile, Neoprene, and other Elastomers.
An extensive inventory of Extrusion Dies and Molds ensures both rapid turnaround and cost-effective standard products.
Rubbercraft is ISO/AS Approved for the Design of Composite Components.
Rubbercraft satisfies the stringent demands of safety-critical processes. Our ISO 9001/ AS9100 accreditations signify quality without compromise, and we hold numerous other quality certifications and industry approvals. Notably, our certification includes Approval for Design, a key differentiator which enables Rubbercraft to deliver total solutions — from design concept to completion.
Most of all, we are proud to have gained preferred status with many of our customers.
Rubbercraft draws upon the global strength, presence, and expertise of being part of Integrated Polymer Solutions. Integrated Polymer Solutions is a group of highly respected manufacturing businesses exclusively focused on Engineered Elastomers, Survivability Materials, and Biomedical Elastomeric Solutions. As a result, Rubbercraft has access to the best minds and processes in the industry, a global support network, and best-in-class design engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Rubbercraft is ISO/AS Approved for the Design of Composite Components. Rubbercraft satisfies the stringent demands of the safety-critical processes. Our ISO 9001/ AS9100 accreditations signify quality without compromise, and we hold numerous other quality certifications and industry approvals. Notably, our certification includes approval for design, a key differentiator which enables Rubbercraft to deliver total solutions — from design concept to completion.
Rubbercraft draws upon the global strength, presence, and expertise of being part of Integrated Polymer Solutions. Integrated Polymer Solutions is a group of highly respected manufacturing businesses exclusively focused on Engineered Elastomers, Survivability Materials, and Biomedical Elastomeric Solutions. As a result, Rubbercraft has access to the best minds and processes in the industry, a global support network, and best-in-class design engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Rubbercraft is ISO/AS Approved for the Design of Composite Components. Rubbercraft satisfies the stringent demands of the safety-critical processes. Our ISO 9001/ AS9100 accreditations signify quality without compromise, and we hold numerous other quality certifications and industry approvals. Notably, our certification includes approval for design, a key differentiator which enables Rubbercraft to deliver total solutions — from design concept to completion.
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) and its CEO, Rich McManus, hosted a delegation of senior leaders from the U.S. Army, Navy and Lockheed Martin on December 15, 2021,
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Integrated Polymer Solutions, Inc. (“IPS”), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Integrated Polymer Solutions (“IPS”), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”)
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Integrated Polymer Solutions (“IPS”), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, today announced the strategic acquisition of MAST Technologies
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Integrated Polymer Solutions (“IPS”), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, announced the strategic acquisition of Icon Aerospace Technology (“Icon”).
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LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, July 15, 2019 —Arcline Investment Management (“Arcline”), a growth oriented private equity firm with $1.5 billion of capital under management, today announced that it has acquired Integrated Polymer Solutions, Inc. (“IPS” or “the Company”) from Industrial Growth Partners.
