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Rubber Molding Process

Searching for the right rubber molding process for your application? At Flexan, our rubber molding processes include comprehension molding, transfer molding, injection-transfer molding, LIM and more. With over 50 years of experience in an arry of industries and categories, Flexan can provide you with the best rubber molding solution for your project.


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Compression Molding

  • Material starts inside of cavity
  • Minimizes material usage
  • Lowest tool cost
  • "Overflows" required
  • Pre-forms required
liquid injection molding
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Transfer Molding

  • Material starts outside the cavity, but in the mold pot
  • Transfer molding uses the most material of any processing method
  • Reduced parting line flash
  • Relatively low tool cost
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Injection-Transfer Molding

  • Material starts outside of the mold
  • Uses less material than regular transfer molding
  • Reduced parting line flash
  • Best for high cost material that can’t be compression molded.
  • Balanced runner recommended
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Liquid Injection Molding (L.I.M)

  • Limited to silicone
  • Usually for high volume parts
  • Key is fast cycles
  • Highest cost tooling
  • Potentially lowest material usage
  • Balanced runner required
Contact us today to learn which rubber molding process is the best for your application.