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Rubber Removal Metal Reclaiming

The first question that arose when rubber was first bonded to metal was how could the rubber be removed if needed on rejected products or worn out parts. The whole idea of machining a piece of steel to bond with rubber is to form a part capable of withstanding extreme use and pressure. When the … Continued

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Goodyear Rubber is ISO 9001:2008 Certified and ROHS Compliant

Why is ISO Certified and ROHS Compliant important? ISO certification shows that the company is aware of and complies with the requirements recognized to produce quality products. In fact, ISO (International Standards Organization) specifies requirements for a quality management system designated by numbers and a year like ISO 9001:2008. To become certified, companies like Goodyear … Continued

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Rubber Calendering Process

Rubber calendering at Goodyear Rubber is among our core offerings. Calendering processes rubber by forcing the material softened by heat into the center of two to five counter-rotating rollers. The rollers compact the sheet as it passes through them. The thickness of the resulting product gets determined by the gap between the cylinders, called the … Continued

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Nitrile Rubber Seals

Nitrile rubber seals are manufactured for many uses especially in the aerospace and defense industry, sectors that Goodyear Rubber services. Below are some of the materials used in rubber seals: HPU Polyurethane: This high performance material that handles temperatures from -11 to 230°F, gets used as rod and piston seals in hydraulic cylinders and for … Continued

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The Rubber Extrusion Process

What is a rubber extrusion and how does it differ from rubber molding? The big difference is that uncured rubber is pushed through a die into an extruder. An extruder is a machine (that costs around $100,000) that applies shear forces to a raw ingredient (like rubber) to make it into a final product. The … Continued

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Rubber Molding in Medical Devices

Nearly everything we use contains some type of rubber component. Rubber molding is prevalent in commercial and industrial manufacturing to make toys, shoes, electronic devices, home merchandise, parts for the aerospace industry and countless other products. Manmade synthetic rubbers are also used to create mechanical seals, diving suits, sleeping bags, sewer pipes and for parts … Continued

ISO 9001 Rubber Manufacturer : The Importance of Inspection

Being an ISO 9001 Rubber Manufacturer is not just about making products and shipping them out as fast as possible. Producing durable products is about time management and being detail oriented. Any Rubber Manufacturer will make defects. The superb rubber manufacturer though, consistently eliminates major non-conformances via rigorous process control; statistical and 100%. Goodyear Rubber … Continued

Rubber Roll Covering Plant visit from AIST

Yesterday evening, Goodyear Rubber Company had the honor of welcoming members from the Association For Iron and Steel Technology into our new plant. AIST was treated to a walking tour of the rubber roll covering plant as well as a lesson in Goodyear’s Rubber Company’s history. With a great number of members in attendance, we … Continued

Rubber Manufacturing Plant Expansion

Goodyear Rubber Company of Southern California is in the processes of updating and renovating its rubber manufacturing plant and office facilities. The spacious new plant is now full of machinery and ready to create the best products for customers. This update serves as a catalyst to ensure customer satisfaction and product precision. Goodyear Rubber Company … Continued