Tool and Part Design

Rubber vs. Plastic Design Considerations
There are several fundamental differences involved in rubber vs. plastic design. The flexibility of rubber itself offers greater design freedom than does its plastic counterpart. Draft does not need to be designed into rubber parts, undercuts and tubes with bends can be accommodated, and rubber parts can be manually removed from molds.

Design Optimization
While designing rubber parts certainly adds a degree of flexibility, it is always beneficial to consult with the team at Flexan when designing new elastomeric components. We can help optimize the impact of your designs and increase your speed to market. Our engineers and chemists can offer guidance and assistance with tool design and material selection. We can customize our process to take into account; functional requirements, tight tolerances, part assembly, and cost parameters. We can sample and prototype parts, help design prototype tools, and facilitate a speedy R&D process.

Experience and Expertise
Our engineering staff has decades of experience working with customers and assisting in the product development process. We provide the most value when we are consulted early in the design process, when Flexan can be your rubber expert.