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Chlorobutyl rubber is a synthetic rubber derived by chlorinating the polymer structure of butyl rubber. Chlorobutyl rubber is mainly isobutylene with a small amount of isoprene. In comparison to butyl rubber, chlorobutyl rubber offers the following advantages: Better resistance to ozone, heat, and flex fatigue Improved compression set Low permeability to moisture, gases, and air…

Manufactured materials must be tested to guarantee that they have the right mechanical properties and durability for their intended applications. This is especially important in custom-molded rubber component production, as many critical-to-function rubber products have demanding use cases. These applications include aerospace and military operations, which require zero-failure components. At RD Rubber Technology Corporation, we…

Rubber grommets protect and secure wiring and cables as they pass through rough or sharp-edged openings. These components act as a buffer between delicate materials and the outside world. They can prevent abrasion, cuts, and snags while also shielding against dust and liquid ingress that could cause serious damage, like system failures, electrical shorts, or…

Butyl rubber, or polyisobutylene, is a synthetic rubber with very low gas and water permeability, making it an excellent material for hydraulic and pneumatic sealing applications. It is valued in critical-to-function aerospace and defense applications to protect sensitive equipment, such as valves, pumps and storage vessels. Butyl is also highly durable and can be used…

Many types of military equipment include rubber components for creating seals, reducing vibration, adding a protective grip to surfaces, managing fluids, and other critical-to-function applications. Rubber materials weather and wear well in harsh conditions and resist degradation and failure when exposed to chemicals and temperature changes. Rubber components used in military, aerospace, and government applications…

Fluorosilicone rubber combines the beneficial characteristics of silicone with greater chemical resistance, making the specialized elastomer ideal for harsh aerospace applications. Fluorosilicone seals and O-rings can withstand extreme temperatures, corrosive substances like oils and fuels, and other challenging conditions. Learn more about the role of fluorosilicone materials in aerospace applications. Fluorosilicone in Aerospace Applications Materials…

The aerospace and defense sectors rely on seals, poppets, and gaskets to provide the sealing strength and flexibility required to bring advanced designs to life. Nitrile elastomer materials withstand temperature extremes, chemical exposure, and high pressure levels or vacuums, all of which are essential in these demanding industries. RD Rubber has been providing innovative solutions…

Medical-grade silicone is used across a range of medical products and devices to sustain patient life and improve comfort and safety during medical treatments. It is designed to be non-toxic and highly biocompatible, making it a preferred material in the larger medical industry. Learn more about medical-grade silicone and its unique properties in this brief…

Seals for the aerospace sector must be able to reliably withstand harsh environments, as they’re exposed to everything from extreme pressures and temperatures to corrosive chemicals and dynamic applications. Without this resilience, seals simply wouldn’t be safe for the industry’s critical applications, posing a continual safety risk to passengers or equipment and becoming a severe…

Rubber materials play a crucial role in industries where oil resistance is paramount. Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) and Fluoroelastomer (Viton®) are two major contenders, as they both can withstand prolonged exposure to oil. However, each has specific advantages due to their differing attributes. To help you choose the right rubber for your application, we’ll discuss…