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Clark Rubber & Plastic
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We are a world-class rubber and plastics manufacturer serving the solar, appliance, automotive, medical, and military industries. Follow our blog to know more. Want to stay up-to-date on rubber and plastic manufacturing trends? Our blog is your source of interesting, new, and educational ideas in manufacturing.
Clark Rubber & Plastic
3w ago
Plastic extrusion involves melting plastic into solid, finished products such as pipes and tubing. Understanding how extrusion methods work helps determine which technique fills a business’s needs. Some processes include co or tri-extending, which can produce a wide variety of shapes, forms, and textures. At Clark Rubber and Plastic, we provide plastic extrusion services for products used in various industries. Here’s how our process works:
Heating
Our team at Clark Rubber and Plastic uses various types of plastic for extruding, including PVC, acrylic, and TPU. We start the process ..read more
Clark Rubber & Plastic
2M ago
Plastic extrusion is a high-volume manufacturing process that involves pushing melted plastic through a die so that the plastic takes on a new shape. This process can create a wide range of plastic products with various shapes, profiles, sizes, and properties. It is also highly customizable and cost-effective, making it a good option for large-scale production runs and custom projects. There are multiple plastic extrusion techniques used for different applications, including:
Co-extrusion
Co-extrusion combines two materials with different properties into a single cross-section. The proce ..read more
Clark Rubber & Plastic
3M ago
Plastic extrusion is a manufacturing process that produces a wide variety of plastic profiles, forms, and shapes. These shapes are created by running melted plastic through an opening in a die and trimming the product to the desired length. At Clark Rubber and Plastic, our services are used in various industries, including solar, consumer, appliances, and automotive. Here are some of the benefits of plastic extrusion:
Cost-effective
Plastic extrusion is more cost-effective than many other manufacturing methods. Thermoplastics are generally less expensive than other materials, such as metals. T ..read more
Clark Rubber & Plastic
3M ago
Specialized rubber molding services turn raw materials into usable consumer products. These processes craft rubber into small and large components like gaskets and rubber mats. Molding services are used in many industries, like automotive, solar, and home appliance manufacturing. Here is more information about custom molding services and how businesses can use them:
Specialized Rubber Molding Services
The rubber molding process is used to create three-dimensional products . The molds are custom-made for each product based on the customer’s specifications. These molds can create products i ..read more
Clark Rubber & Plastic
4M ago
At Clark Rubber and Plastic, our rubber products go through a specific process to make sure they are dependable and durable. We want our customers to understand how the rubber molding process works and where you can use them. Here are some methods of how rubber molding is created:
Molding Basics
Molding is a versatile manufacturing technique that precisely creates complex rubber and plastic parts for various industries. The process often involves molding raw rubber or plastic materials into a desired form or shape. This mold, usually made of metal, defines the final product’s characteris ..read more
Clark Rubber & Plastic
4M ago
Plastic extrusion is used to create continuous lengths of plastic products with a consistent cross-section. At Clark Rubber and Plastic, we offer extrusions that can be used in various applications and industries. Some suitable applications include solar, automotive, and appliances. Here are six common applications of this type of extrusion:
1. Solar Industry
Plastic extrusion plays a role in producing components like solar panel frames and encapsulation materials. Extruded plastics’ lightweight and durable nature can make them ideal for supporting solar modules. This promotes the solar device ..read more
Clark Rubber & Plastic
4M ago
In the diverse world of rubber manufacturing, comprehending the nuances between different types of rubber can greatly benefit various industries. At Clark Rubber & Plastic, we often encounter questions about the differences between vulcanized and rubber molding. Let’s delve into these two processes to help you better understand their unique attributes and applications.
Vulcanized Rubber
Vulcanization is a chemical process used to enhance the properties of natural rubber. This process involves heating raw rubber in the presence of sulfur and other chemicals, which helps create cross-links b ..read more
Clark Rubber & Plastic
6M ago
There are two types of processes that can be used to shape raw plastic materials into a product, such as extrusion and rolling. Plastic extrusion can involve various steps, but it helps to create complex shapes while rolling. It’s mainly used to create sheets with specific thickness requirements. Knowing the differences can help you determine what process is best for your plastic manufacturing needs. At Clark Rubber & Plastic, our extrusion services can help you produce shapes and profiles with varying thicknesses, colors, hardness, and textures.
Plastic Extrusion
Extrusion helps the melti ..read more
Clark Rubber & Plastic
8M ago
Manufacturing processes like rubber molding and plastic molding play a role in the production of various products we use in our daily lives. These processes might seem similar at first glance, but each has unique characteristics. Here are the differences between rubber and plastic molding.
Rubber Molding
Rubber molding, or rubber compression molding, is primarily used for creating rubber parts and components. This method involves applying heat and pressure to form rubber materials into the desired shape. Several rubber molding processes exist, including compression, transfer, and injecti ..read more
Clark Rubber & Plastic
8M ago
Rubber molded products are used in many industries due to their durability and versatility. Clark Rubber and Plastic is a custom rubber molding manufacturer that uses certified rubber materials to create high-quality products. Here are some of the ways rubber-molded parts are used:
Automotive Industry
Rubber molding is used in the automotive industry to produce seals, gaskets, bushings, O-rings, and tires. Manufacturers use compression molding to produce these automotive components. During the production process, technicians place the pre-measured raw rubber material into a mold cavity. They t ..read more