Rubber parts &
Rubber-metal compounds
directly from the manufacturer
We manufacture molded rubber and rubber-metal composite parts to deliver an exceptional customer experience. High quality, reliable, and fast – with 100% customer focus.
Technology made of rubber and metal for over 35 years
These Companies trust in us
GUME unites rubber and metal – a hard-and-soft solution.
From rubber and silicone molded parts to stable composite systems made of rubber combined with metal, plastic, or fabric: We process materials that precisely meet your requirements.
Molded Rubber
Form parts made from all elastomers and customer-specific geometries in various hardness levels and colors
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Molded Silicone
Components made of VMQ and FVMQ for temperature resistance and biocompatibility
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TPE Molded
Thermoplastic elastomers for flexible solutions and larger series in high quantities
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Plastic Composite Parts
Combination of rubber and plastic for lightweight, functional and versatile applications
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Fabric Composite Parts
Tissue-reinforced solutions for components with increased tensile strength under dynamic loading
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Rubber-metal compounds
Highly load-bearing connections made of rubber and metal that combine stability, durability, and sound and vibration damping in a single component
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Individual geometries & components to measure or according to a drawing
As a manufacturer of rubber and composite parts, we manufacture your components to 100% % of your specifications in individual geometries. We assist you from material selection through custom toolmaking to mass production.
Hundreds of individual geometries
You can customize any geometry to 100% % individually. Whether special dimensions, complex contours or special installation conditions: We develop the appropriate solution together with you exactly for your application and accompany your component from the initial prototype to mass production.
- Complete in-house production
- Formed parts made of rubber, silicone or TPE
- Composite parts made of metal, plastic or fabric
35 years of experience
with rubberized forms and composite parts
We are specialists in molded and composite parts with German manufacturing directly from Bavaria and have a clear goal: to offer the best customer experience.
Technical excellence
With expertise in materials, manufacturing, and technology, we produce components that meet the highest standards.
Absolute reliability
We honor our commitments. Our goal is to deliver on time with zero defects.
Maximum speed
With our in-house toolmaking facilities and internal metal and plastic composite production, we can deliver your products quickly.
Fully focused on customers
Each customer receives a response within 24 hours and is always provided with 5-star service.
Smart Manufacturing: We combine manufacturing expertise with a resilient supply chain
- 100% delivery performance with a resilient supply chain
- End-to-end responsibility from toolmaking and initial sampling to stable series production
- GUME as your proactive, reliable, and transparent partner
Production optimization
through in-house toolmaking
Our tools are entirely manufactured in-house, from CAD design to milled molds. This means that tool and elastomer production is in-house: waiting times for external toolmakers are eliminated – we directly implement changes ourselves. Our toolmakers also take advantage of these short routes in the development process and optimize the geometry, demolding, and parting plane of your component from the very beginning.
Insights into success stories
of our customers.
Tool holder in off-road use
The challenge
Horntools, a developer and retailer of off-road equipment, was looking for a development partner for several tool mounts to securely and permanently attach equipment to the vehicle in a vibration-proof manner. Requirements included an elastically tensioned strap and a rigid clamping body, resistant to UV, moisture and frost, and operable with one hand.
Task
GUME developed the horntools tool holders in various sizes as single-piece injection-moulded parts. The clamping body, strap and fastener are manufactured from a single material, with the functionality achieved solely through geometry and Shore hardness.
Solution
The new tool clamps enable the secure attachment of the equipment to the vehicle without vibrations and noise generation, as well as single-handed operation in any weather during outdoor use.
Iterative product development and project management
The challenge
The project with a medical technology manufacturer started at a very early concept stage on the basis of a specification sheet, but without a clear definition of the geometry and the material to be used.
Task
Together with the customer's development department, GUME worked out an optimal solution in an iterative process and 14 component adaptations. Due to the close coordination between internal toolmaking and elastomer production, iterations could often be implemented within the same weeks.
Solution
The rapid iteration and close interaction as a development partner ensured a high level of development reliability despite the time-critical and complex task. The development and release times were significantly reduced and a production- and therefore cost-optimised design was developed.
Dual sourcing for critical components
The challenge
The manufacturer of measurement technology purchased a critical component in large quantities from a single source. This led to dependency and the risk of a complete production shutdown in the event of a supplier failure. Earlier attempts to establish a second supplier failed due to the technically demanding production process.
Task
Due to the challenging properties of the component, GUME involved external specialists in the development process. Thanks to a structured development process, it was possible to achieve the desired component properties over several iterations and test cycles.
Solution
The customer now has a secure supply chain with GUME as a second supplier and additional resilience. Purchasing also benefited from cost improvements due to competition and the ability to place quantity structures flexibly.
Express service to avoid a production stop
The challenge
The previous rubber parts supplier of a crane manufacturer was in danger of failing, with the risk of a production standstill due to missing components. In order to safeguard production, a new supplier had to be established within a very short space of time and several new moulds had to be developed.
Task
GUME prepared a quotation for the components concerned within one working day. Qualification as a new supplier, including documentation and an on-site visit, took place within a week. Thanks to the integrated express design and production of the moulds at GUME, the first components were delivered just two weeks later.
Solution
The supply of parts was ensured thanks to the rapid implementation and tool development and production downtime was avoided. The customer quickly gained planning security and reduced the risk of further delivery failures.
Technical rubber solutions for demanding industries
We support development teams, production managers and purchasing managers
In this context, it is important to be able to quickly, predictably and reliably bring technical components into series production.
From idea to assembly, we provide solutions that work – both in the product and in the process.
Medical Technology
Components for medical technology must be precise and often biocompatible and sterilizable. We manufacture rubber parts and composite solutions made from tested materials and provide complete documentation, in addition to individual parts and series.
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic Devices
Infrastructure (Construction)
Defense Applications
The defense industry requires components with maximum robustness, functional safety, and resistance to extreme temperatures, loads, and media. We deliver precise, fail-safe, and robust solutions with strict adherence to safety-critical requirements.
Aerospace
Aerospace demands lightweight, extremely durable, and certified molded parts. Components have to withstand temperature fluctuations, pressure, and vibration without compromising performance. Our high-performance elastomers and validated manufacturing processes ensure reliability, traceability, and absolute dependability for mission-critical applications.
Expert knowledge about Molded rubber and composite parts
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Materials
Elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers, and composite materials made of rubber and metal, plastic, and fabric. In the Materials category you will find specialist articles written by material experts with decades of practical experience.
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Manufacturing Processes
We process your molded part using different manufacturing processes depending on its size, design, and cost-effectiveness. You can learn how we make decisions and what is relevant in our detailed articles on the different manufacturing methods.
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Process engineering
As a manufacturer with over 35 years of experience, we know that processes that take place outside of pure manufacturing are also important. This section provides you with a deeper insight into what matters when it comes to materials and manufacturing processes.
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Rubber knowledge
In the Rubber Knowledge category you will find additional articles on all topics related to the production of rubber molded and composite parts. We provide insights into topics that become particularly relevant when it comes to individual special-order products for our customers.
Rubber and Metal Technology
From prototype to series – with express service and full customer support, we are your partner for technical elastomer solutions.
