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FDA-approved rubber moulding for the food industry
SRM’s geographical location is ideal for the food industry, being located in the heart of the Midlands and surrounded by food manufacturers. We have worked within the food manufacturing sector for over 40 years and we stock a broad range of FDA-approved rubber moulding materials. We have a wealth of experience and knowledge producing rubber…
De-burring and de-flashing for rubber moulded components
At SRM we can de-flash your rubber moulded products, whether injection or compression moulded; and can process all types of rubber and silicone. We have recently installed two state-of-the-art de-burring machines in our rubber moulding department. Our machines MEWO JET ROTOR L The JET ROTOR-Series is a very powerful basic drum-type media-blasting de-burring system. It…
What is rubber bonding?
Here at SRM we’ve been producing rubber-bonded products for over 40 years and have an extensive knowledge of the process and its applications. We hold a broad range of stock materials and can produce all tooling in-house. Due to this we have no minimum quantity requirement and can produce one-offs, high volume mass production…
A Guide to Die-cut Gaskets
What is a gasket? A gasket is a piece of material that can be pressed between the faces or flanges of a joint to provide a seal. Gaskets allow for any tolerance to be taken up between the two faces, and also mask any surface irregularities, so that under compression the gasket forms a seal.…
What are the 6 different types of rubber we use in the rubber moulding process and why?
1. Silicone Rubber Moulding Silicone Rubber Moulding is used in many automotive, electronics and aerospace applications where resistance to temperature extremes is necessary. Examples of products include: low-smoke, low-toxicity products for the rail industry; FDA-approved bakeware mouldings and glow-in-the-dark perimeter blocks. The benefits Faster cycling High temperature-tolerance Low toxicity Full colour spectrum Very clean precise…
What are the differences between injection rubber moulding and compression rubber moulding?
Compression and injection moulding are the main two processes by which rubber products are made. Compression moulding is an older (1850s) more simple process reliant on the user whilst injection rubber moulding (1960s) is a more high-tech automated approach. Both have their strengths and weaknesses depending on the required application. This is our complete guide…
SRM INDUSTRIES – SUPPORTING UK BUSINESS AT THIS TIME OF NEED
SRM Industries are proud to be part of the keyworker network. We are running a 24 hour shift pattern to support the health sector at this time of need. We are here to help – With over 40 years experience producing products and parts across the multitude of industry sectors Industry sectors include: Leisure Food Medical…