Put the proven power of Mission Rubber’s R&D team to work for you.
Get the tools you need to get to market — and reduce the time you’ll need to see return on your investment! Mission Rubber’s innovative Research & Development team is available to transform your ideas into reality.
From initial concept through design and manufacturing, you’ll get the competitive advantage of working with the same dedicated crew that engineers Mission’s pioneering rubber products.
The entire operation is tracked via a modern material requirements planning (MRP) system, supported by an experienced staff of professional technicians, engineers and managers. In addition, our world-class quality assurance team offers extensive on-site testing capabilities to ensure the functionality and consistency of your concept.
Whether modifying existing tooling or designing something new, our in-house mold shop maintains flexibility, speed, and superior finish with Mastercam® CAD-CAM software. Mastercam® is a registered trademark of CNC Software, Inc.
For medium size molds, cores and fabrications, our 3-Axis CNC Bed Mill: 16" x 22" working envelope, 2,000 lbs. table load capacity, and 7500 rpm spindle.
For medium to large size mold plate engraving, cores and fabrication. Vertical Machining Center: 3-Axis CNC Bed Mill, 24" x 43" working envelope, 3,800 lbs. table load capacity, and 10,000 rpm spindle.
For large size mold plate engraving, cores, fixtures and assemblies. Vertical Machining Center: 3-Axis CNC Bed Mill, 30" x 60" working envelope, 5,800 lbs. table load capacity, and 4,000 rpm spindle.
For measuring of the spring force (PSI) of rubber/elastomer generated at different percentages of compression. Our one-of-a-kind platform was engineered in-house, by our Tool Shop Manager, Marty Coulter, and built in the Mission Rubber Tool Shop. It simulates the load of a train crossing over a rail pad. The rail pads were molded in our on-site Rubber to Metal Bonding Cell, per our customer’s specifications.
For measuring and inspection of thin wall, large diameter, molded, flexible, rubber products. This tool was engineered in-house, by our Tool Shop Manager, Marty Coulter, and built in the Mission Rubber Tool Shop.
For rapid product development, reducing manufacturing costs, and improve product quality and reliability. 3D Modeling with SolidWorks® provides enhanced visualization, allowing form and fit verification prior to prototyping. SolidWorks® is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.
For measuring the hardness (resistance to permanent indentation) of cured rubber.
For measuring compatibility/resistance against lubricating oils and greases, and ensuring consistency in rubber formulation.
For measuring the physical properties of materials: tensile strength, elongation, modulus (e.g. the degree to which they stretch under stress) and tear resistance.
For measuring the cure rate and flow characteristics of rubber.
For measuring the ability of rubber/elastomers to sustain elastic properties after extended compressive stress. Especially useful for underground applications in which rubber/elastomers would be in a constant state of pressure/release.
For measuring a rubber coupling’s resistance to leakage while under standard hydrostatic pressure with both test pipes restrained.
For measuring a rubber coupling’s resistance to leakage and axial movement when installed on to a maximum allowable pipe diameter and a minimum allowable pipe diameter with one of the test pipes unrestrained.
For measuring a rubber coupling’s resistance to leakage while under standard shear weights and hydrostatic pressure, with one of the test pipes unrestrained and unsupported near the coupling.
For measuring a rubber coupling’s resistance to leakage while under standard deflection angles and hydrostatic pressure, with one of the test pipes unrestrained and unsupported near the coupling.
For measuring clamp screw performance and resistance under maximum rotational forces.
For measuring clamp performance and resistance around the circumference of a pipe under maximum load force.
For measuring the resistance to collapse of truck intake hoses.
Molds are thoroughly cleaned after each use by abrasive blast with glass bead, preventing product scrap associated with dirty molds, such as staining and pitting.
Parts requiring a large quantity of rubber, long cure time, or low sales volume, can be made more efficiently in compression molding machines.
Modern, state of the art Desma injection molding machines provide precise control over the molding process, allowing parameters to be calibrated, reliable, and saved for each part, reducing scrap and increasing cycle times.
For greater quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, rubber is mixed on-site.
For greater control quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, rubber is mixed on-site.
Spliced rubber extrusions can be vulcanized to make any custom-sized sewer coupling. Bushing can be inserted to connect similar and dissimilar pipe materials and sizes.
Assembly of FLEX-SEAL® ARC Shielded Adjustable Repair Coupling (MR02 1516 ).
For greater quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, all stainless steel shields and straps are made on-site.
For greater control quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, all stainless steel shields and straps are made on-site.