High Consistency Rubber HCR Molded Solutions
We specialize in custom molded solutions using high consistency rubber, or HCR. HCR provides many invaluable features, such as durability, resilience, longevity and flexibility. HCR’s structural integrity under extreme conditions, versatility for molding, ability to withstand diverse chemical compounds, and non-toxicity to the environment, make HCR a reliable, safe and adaptable material that is preferred across many diverse industries and markets.
- Medical Grades
- Self-lubricating
- Conductive / Insulating
- Self-bonding
- Radio Opaque
- Fast Cure
- Impact / Vibration Resistant
- Flame Retardant
- No Post-cure (NPC) -low Volatile Chemistries Available
- Chlorine / Chloramine Resistant Compound
- Low Gas Permeability
Variety Of Substrates For A Multitude Of Applications
Gulf US has a broad range of knowledge with overmolding a variety of substrates for a variety of applications, while meeting stringent bond requirements. We have the expertise to design a robust and sustainable process to assure a high confidence in bonding substrates including metals, engineered plastics, ceramics, and other elastomers.
Wide range of operating conditions
Thermoset material
Heat resistance up to 650°F
Flexibility down to -49°F
Ozone, UV, radiation, and weathering resistance
Wide range of chemical resistance
Excellent electrical insulation properties
Good resistance to aging
Physically inert
High mechanical strength
Highly colorable
Customizable physical properties
Processing Advantages Include:
No material preprocessing.
Clean molding process.
Low or no material waste.
Ability to achieve thinner cross-sections.
Well-suited for high-volume production.
Compatible with various agency certifications.
High elasticity.
Lower entry cost / higher unit cost.
Higher entry cost / lower unit cost (automation).