Compounding
Custom Rubber Compounding
Harltex develops and manufactures custom rubber compounds for moulding and extrusion applications across a range of industrial and engineering sectors. With more than 40 years of manufacturing experience, compounds can be developed around specific material, processing and application requirements.
What is Rubber Compounding?
Rubber compounding combines a base elastomer with fillers, curing agents and other additives to produce a material with defined physical, chemical and processing properties.
Compound formulation can be adjusted around requirements such as temperature, fluid exposure, hardness, flexibility, mechanical performance and manufacturing process.
Harltex develops bespoke rubber compounds for extrusion and moulding applications, with material selection and formulation based on the requirements of the finished component.
What is Rubber Compounding?
Rubber compounding combines a base elastomer with fillers, curing agents and other additives to produce a material with defined physical, chemical and processing properties.
Compound formulation can be adjusted around requirements such as temperature, fluid exposure, hardness, flexibility, mechanical performance and manufacturing process.
Harltex develops bespoke rubber compounds for extrusion and moulding applications, with material selection and formulation based on the requirements of the finished component.
Rubber Compounding Capabilities
Potable Water Rubber Compounds
Harltex can develop rubber compounds for potable water applications where specific material approvals and performance requirements apply.
Material Expertise
For example, compounding capability covers a range of elastomers, including Natural Rubber, EPDM, NBR, HNBR, FKM and AEM.
Additive Integration
Harltex can incorporate fillers, plasticisers, curing agents and other additives to adjust physical, processing and performance properties.
Batch-to-Batch Consistency
Harltex uses production controls to support batch-to-batch consistency across ongoing compound requirements.
Wheel Chock
Fender (EPDM)
Rubber Compounding Capability
Bespoke Compounding
Compounds can be developed around specific material, processing and finished-component requirements.
Compounding and Development
In-house compounding supports material development for Harltex extrusion and moulding processes.
Manufacturing Experience
Manufacturing experience covers rubber compounding, extrusion and moulding across industrial and engineering applications.
Quality Management
Harltex operates an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system, supporting controlled manufacture and inspection throughout production.
Applications of Harltex Rubber Compounds
Industrial and Manufacturing Equipment
Rubber compounds for seals, gaskets, anti-vibration components and other industrial applications.
Utilities Industry
Rubber compounds for utility applications where defined material, sealing and regulatory requirements apply.
Automotive and Transport
Similarly, Harltex can formulate rubber compounds for hoses, seals, grommets and other automotive and transport components based on temperature, fluid exposure and mechanical requirements.
Construction and Infrastructure
In addition, Harltex can develop rubber compounds for seals, expansion joints and other construction and infrastructure components.
Discuss Your Rubber Compounding Requirements
Harltex supports customers from initial material discussions and compound development through to manufacture and ongoing production.
Contact Harltex
Contact Harltex to discuss elastomer selection, compound requirements, operating conditions, processing requirements and production quantities.
