Defence
Rubber Fenders
Rubber D fenders for aircraft, vessels, docks and other applications where impact protection is required.
Sealing Systems
Custom rubber seals for defence equipment and associated systems, with material selection based on operating conditions and application requirements.
Gaskets
Precision-cut rubber gaskets manufactured to customer drawings and application requirements.
Tubing and Formed Hoses
Rubber tubing and formed hoses for fluid and air transfer applications, including coolant and air intake systems.
Wheel Chocks
Wheel chocks for heavy vehicles, trailers and aircraft applications.
Defence Rubber Manufacturing Capability
Manufacturing Experience
More than four decades of experience manufacturing rubber components for defence, industrial and engineering applications.
Bespoke Manufacturing
Components can be manufactured to customer drawings, samples and application requirements for defence vehicles, equipment and associated systems.
Manufacturing Processes
Capabilities include CAD design, rubber compounding, extrusion and moulding to support component development and manufacture.
Quality Management
Harltex operates an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system, supporting controlled manufacture and inspection throughout production.
Applications of Harltex Defence Rubber Products
Defence Infrastructure Protection
Rubber fenders and protective components for aviation, ports, vessels and associated defence infrastructure.
Sealing Systems
Rubber seals and gaskets for applications involving dust, moisture, contaminants and pressure differentials.
Offshore Applications
Bespoke rubber components for offshore and naval applications, manufactured to application-specific material and performance requirements.
Aircraft and Heavy Vehicle Equipment
Rubber components for hatch seals, piping systems and protective applications on aircraft, heavy vehicles and naval vessels.













