Custom rubber compounds – why choose an experienced manufacturer?
Custom rubber compounds This solution allows the properties of the material to be tailored to the specific operating conditions of the product. In many applications, ready-made mixtures available on the market do not provide the required resistance, flexibility or durability, which is why companies increasingly need materials prepared precisely according to specific parameters.
One of the manufacturers offering individually composed mixtures is MOL ROMGUM – a company with over 30 years of experience in the manufacture of rubber, seals, profiles and technical components.
Below, we explain what custom rubber compounds are, when it is worth using them, and what MOL ROMGUM offers in this area.
What are custom rubber compounds?
Rubber compound is a material used to make seals, profiles and various technical components.
Its properties depend on:
- type of rubber (e.g. EPDM, NBR, SBR),
- hardness,
- additives improving resistance to environmental conditions,
- stabilising ingredients,
- chemical and mechanical resistance.
The production of a „customised” mixture means that the material is created based on the requirements of a specific application: working environment, loads, temperature or operation.
Why do companies use custom-made rubber compounds?
1. Precision matching to working conditions
Environmental conditions such as water, sewage, oils, chemicals, low or high temperatures may require a compound with specific properties.
2. Durability and reduced susceptibility to damage
A mixture designed for a specific product retains its parameters for a long time, which reduces the risk of leaks, cracks or loss of elasticity.
3. Compatibility with the design
Each seal, profile or technical component operates in a different environment. Adjusting the compound allows you to create a material that is compatible with the design and the anticipated load.
4. Possibility of obtaining parameters not offered by ready-made mixtures
In many applications, standard raw materials are insufficient — especially when high resistance parameters or non-standard hardness are required.
What rubber compounds does MOL ROMGUM offer?
According to official company information, MOL ROMGUM produces compounds based on:
EPDM
- high resistance to water, sewage and moisture,
- excellent resistance to weather conditions,
- stability in changing temperatures,
- A material often used in water and sewage systems and components exposed to external factors.
NBR
- resistance to oils, fuels and petroleum-based substances,
- used in machinery, equipment and industrial applications.
SBR
- a versatile and economical material,
- used in technical components, prefabrication and moulded rubber.
The company selects the appropriate mixture based on the project requirements, working environment and intended use of the component.
How does MOL ROMGUM prepare rubber compounds?
The production process involves the use of:
✔ Own research laboratory
The laboratory is equipped with control and measurement apparatus that allows testing of, among other things:
- hardness,
- durability,
- extension,
- resistance to ageing,
- oil resistance,
- permanent deformation.
The tests comply with the requirements of the standard. EN 681-1, which is particularly important in the case of mixtures intended for water and sewage products.
✔ Designing mixtures to meet functional requirements
The composition of the raw material is adjusted depending on whether the component is to be used in contact with water, sewage, oils, lubricants, atmospheric agents or variable temperatures.
✔ Final product manufacturing capabilities
MOL ROMGUM not only prepares rubber compounds, but also manufactures:
- gaskets,
- profiles,
- moulded products,
- technical components according to customer documentation.
This means that the entire process — from the mixture to the finished product — takes place in one location.
Custom rubber compounds – where are they used?
Individually created blends are suitable for, among other things:
- seals for sewer and water pipes,
- gaskets and profiles for concrete prefabricated elements,
- machine and equipment components,
- rubber profiles in joinery and construction,
- cushioning and spacer elements,
- rubber products used in transport, household appliances and the automotive industry.
Thanks to the possibility of composing the mixture, the material is tailored to a specific purpose, which translates into its durability and reliability.
What distinguishes rubber compounds prepared by MOL ROMGUM?
- over 30 years of experience in rubber production,
- state-of-the-art laboratory examining the properties of mixtures,
- designing mixtures based on customer requirements,
- possibility of producing seals, profiles and details from a ready-made mixture,
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management system,
- repeatability of production and stability of material parameters,
- the possibility of preparing prototypes prior to mass production.
Custom rubber compounds from MOL ROMGUM
Custom rubber compounds are the solution for projects where resistance, durability and precise matching of the material to the working conditions are key.
Thanks to our own laboratory, experience and capacity to prepare both mixtures and finished products, MOL ROMGUM supplies materials and products that meet the technical requirements of many industries: from plumbing and sewage systems, through prefabrication, to industrial applications.