Rubber‑plastic composite parts – lightweight, structurally stable, and versatile
Rubber‑plastic composite parts combine multifunctionality, miniml weight, and durability, and are manufactured entirely in-house.
Performance characteristics and properties
Rubber‑plastic composite parts combine the advantages of plastic materials with the functional properties of elastomers. This enables cost-effective production of lightweight components with high functional integration, tailored to application-specific requirements.
At a glance:
- Integration of elasticity and dimensional stability
- Mass optimization through reduced material density
- Chemical resistance and media compatibility based on material selection
- Simplified assembly through component integration
- Space‑optimized and function‑oriented design
- Corrosion resistance
- Minimal weight of individual components
Material Selection
A wide range of material combinations is available for rubber‑plastic composite parts, allowing mechanical properties, weight, and resistance to be precisely engineered to your requirements.
Plastics
ABS, PA, PP, PPS, PEEK, PC, and other thermoplastics and thermoset polymers for lightweight, robust, and media-resistant components.
Elastomers
NR, EPDM, SBR, NBR, HNBR, CR, FKM, FFKM, and numerous other elastomer compounds, ranging from standard grades to high-performance rubbers with special properties.
Typical Components
Our customers use rubber‑plastic composite parts across diverse technical applications:
- Enclosure covers
- Clips with integrated sealing function
- Dampers elements with a plastic insert
- Plastic sealing frames with elastomer insert
- Elastic mountings with a plastic core
- Housing seals with a plastic frame
- Grip shells with rubber overmolding
- Rubber‑plastic membranes
- Elastomer rollers
- Brackets
- Hybrid connectors with rubber insert
- Bearings and bearing pins
- Lightweight damping elements
- Protective caps
Do you have questions?
We have answers!
What performance advantages do rubber‑plastic composite parts offer?
They integrate the low weight and design flexibility of plastics with the functional properties of rubber, enabling components with enhanced functional integration and mass optimization.
Which plastics can be processed?
We process virtually all standard thermoplastics, including PA, ABS, PP, PPS, PEEK, and PC, as well as thermoset materials.
How are rubber‑plastic composite parts manufactured?
By combining injection molding and vulcanization, a permanent, inseparable bond is created between plastic and elastomer.
Which material combinations are possible?
In principle, all common elastomers can be bonded with thermoplastics and thermoset polymers. Selection is determined by mechanical loading, chemical resistance, and thermal requirements.
How quickly can rubber‑plastic composite parts be delivered?
With in-house toolmaking and our Express Service, we deliver prototypes in 2 weeks and start series production in 4 weeks.
Looking to develop a custom rubber‑plastic composite part?
Send us your CAD model and a short application description. We will evaluate material compatibility, propose a suitable solution, and provide prompt feedback.