Custom rubber poppet assemblies are commonly used to direct, control, or stop the flow of gases and fluids. Poppet valves consist of custom-molded rubber bonded to a solid plastic or metal insert, creating a single unit. These durable components are engineered to meet specific performance criteria, such as high pressure, unique sealing geometries, and chemical resistance, in a broad range of specialized applications.
At RD Rubber Technology Corporation, our engineered-quality rubber-to-metal bonded poppets deliver the sealing performance and bond integrity necessary for fluid management systems. Learn more about our custom-molded rubber poppet assemblies here.
Custom-Molded Rubber Poppet Assemblies for Critical-to-Function Valve Assemblies
At RD Rubber Technology Corporation, we manufacture custom-molded rubber components made of reliable thermoset elastomer materials to meet strict aerospace, defense, and industrial processing requirements. Providing reliable, high-performance sealing, our rubber poppet assemblies are made through rubber compression molding and rubber-to-metal bonding with high bond integrity. They are engineered to minimize the number of components in critical-to-function valve assemblies.
Our development team provides customers with professional guidance in process and manufacturing engineering, identifying the most appropriate compound(s) for each application. We can also make recommendations for custom formulations that meet application-specific performance requirements, such as:
- Compression set
- Environmental resistances
- Permeation
Rubber Poppet Assemblies: High-Performance Sealing Integrity for Aerospace & Military Fluid Systems
Aerospace and military fluid systems rely on high-performance sealing, which can be achieved by using specialized materials such as FKM, EPDM, and fluorosilicone. The unique properties of these substrates in custom rubber poppet assemblies provide excellent resistance to fuels, solvents, acids, and other corrosive chemicals, optimizing the longevity and durability of critical parts.
At RD Rubber, our custom rubber poppet assemblies offer the following key functions in critical aerospace and defense fluid systems:
- Withstand corrosive chemicals
- Withstand rapid, extreme changes in pressures and temperatures around -75 °F to 400 °F (-60 °C to 204 °C)
- Withstand intense mechanical stress
- Withstand harsh environmental conditions (UV radiation, ozone, weathering)
- Leak-free performance
- Highly controlled gas or fluid flow
Our precision rubber-to-metal bonded poppet assemblies meet reliability and safety standards for critical aerospace and defense applications, including those established by ASTM International and Military Specifications (MIL-SPEC).
Manufacturing at RD Rubber Technology Corporation Under AS 9100:2016 Standards
RD Rubber Technology Corporation has decades of proven industry experience in manufacturing critical-to-function molded rubber parts for a wide variety of applications. As an ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100:2016 certified manufacturer, our quality management system ensures consistent, precision engineered poppet valve assemblies and services that meet strict aerospace and defense requirements.
Through comprehensive testing, we verify that our custom-molded poppet assemblies meet or exceed the appropriate military specifications (MIL-SPEC) for temperature resistance, heat aging, flame resistance, strength, and other characteristics. For the highest level of quality and excellence, we maintain the following industry registrations and certifications:
- Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Certification Program (JCP)
- ITAR registration
- NIST 800-171 compliance
- ISO 14644 Class 8 cleanroom
- AS 9100:2016 certification
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
- CMMC Level 2 (pending)
Need Custom-Molded Rubber Solutions? Contact RD Rubber Today
Since 1986, RD Rubber Technology Corporation has provided engineered-quality custom-molded rubber components and testing to clients in demanding industries. In addition to aerospace, defense, and space exploration, we serve food and dairy processing and MedTech industries with critical-to-function custom-molded poppet assemblies and other rubber solutions.
Contact us to learn more about our custom rubber molding capabilities, or request a quote to get started on your poppet assembly solution.