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Custom rubber moulding is a specialised process used to create a variety of rubber products. One of the most common methods of custom rubber moulding is injection rubber moulding, which is a process of injecting molten rubber into a mould cavity to form a finished part. In this blog post, we’ll explain the basics of…

At SRM we have been producing die-cut gaskets for over 40 years. We have state-of-the-art CAD design that can nest products to maximise material use, and fully-automated die-cutting machines to minimise labour cost. A gasket is a piece of material that can be pressed between the faces or flanges of a joint to provide a…

There are many rubber compounds to choose from, but not all of them are suitable for applications where oil is present. Certain rubber compounds have no issues operating in and around oily environments, while others will degrade and ultimately fail. Here at SRM as a specialist custom rubber moulder we have an extensive knowledge of the…

How does heat affect rubber? The presence of persistent or extreme heat can cause degradation in rubber materials, leading to poor performance and even failure. For high-temperature applications and environments a high-temperature resistant rubber compound is required to offer dependable performance without compromise. Here at SRM we’ve been working with high-temperature resistant rubber compounds for…

SRM have completed phase one of what will be a world-class rubber moulding facility. Last month saw SRM take delivery of 9 state-of-the-art Austrian-built Maplan rubber moulding machines. They were installed on-site by Maplan UK. The last 18 months alone has seen SRM invest in 11 new Maplan injection moulding machines and 2 new Mewo…

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE eBOOK TODAY : RUBBER MOULDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SRM is one of the biggest rubber moulding suppliers in the construction industry in the UK. We have been producing rubber moulded parts for the construction industry for over 40 years and supply a huge range of components: from anti-vibration mounts, seals and…

SRM is one of the biggest rubber moulding suppliers in the construction industry in the UK. We have been producing rubber moulded parts for the construction industry for over 40 years and supply a huge range of components: from anti-vibration mounts, seals and buffers for machinery, to joystick gaiters for construction vehicles. EPDM is the…

Download our FREE engineering e-book now. SRM has over 40 years experience of precision engineering and a highly skilled work force. We use state-of-the-art equipment; set up for small-to-medium volume repeatable batch work. Why not download our FREE engineering e-book; it includes a full plant list and an overview of our capabilities. Below is an…

A materials guide to bespoke rubber O-rings At SRM, whilst you would expect that we can supply rubber O-rings of standard shapes and sizes (for applications such as engine seals for construction vehicles), where we come into our own is in the production of bespoke O-rings. We can produce bespoke rubber O-rings in any size…

SRM has a dedicated in-house assembly and kitting service. We can pick and pack your products into kits; effectively managing another part of the supply chain. The kits are packed to customer-specific requirements, barcoded and supplied in bulk. Using advanced materials and state-of-the-art technology, we minimise cost and maximise efficiency. Advanced production monitoring and process…