Rubber coating is a component that coats the surface of other metal or plastic parts with rubber materials to enhance their performance. Common applications include rubber coating of metal or plastic substrates to improve their wear resistance, sealing, corrosion resistance and shock resistance. Rubber coating is widely used in many industries, especially in machinery, automobiles, aerospace, electronics and other fields.
Main functions and advantages of rubber coatings:
Enhance wear resistance
Rubber coatings can usually significantly improve the wear resistance of parts and reduce wear when in contact with other materials. This is especially important for mechanical parts that need to operate for a long time.
Improve sealing
Rubber has good elasticity and sealing properties, which can effectively prevent the leakage of liquids, gases or other substances. Commonly used in valves, pipes, automotive seals and other parts.
Vibration resistance and shock absorption performance
Rubber materials have excellent shock absorption properties and can effectively absorb shock and vibration. Therefore, rubber coatings are often used in parts that require vibration resistance, such as automotive suspension systems and aerospace equipment.
Improve corrosion resistance and weather resistance
Rubber coatings can provide additional protection for metal parts to prevent them from corrosion and aging due to environmental factors such as chemicals, moisture, and ultraviolet rays.
Provide comfort and feel
In some consumer products, rubber coatings can also provide better feel and comfort, such as mobile phones, tool handles, etc.
Common types of rubber coating parts:
Rubber coated gaskets and seals: These parts provide a more flexible and durable sealing effect by coating rubber materials on metal frames or plastic parts.
Protective covers: Rubber coated protective covers are often used on mechanical parts to protect mechanical parts from external environmental damage, such as dust, moisture, corrosion, etc.
Rollers and sliders: Rubber coated rollers and sliders are usually used in conveyor systems, conveyor belts, mechanical transmission devices, etc., to play a role in shock absorption and wear resistance.
Automotive accessories: Such as rubber coated brake pads, engine parts, etc., can provide additional corrosion resistance and shock resistance.
Common methods of rubber coating:
Hot press coating: Put the rubber and metal substrate into the mold, heat and pressurize it, so that the rubber melts and firmly coats the metal surface.
Immersion method: Immerse the metal or plastic substrate in liquid rubber, the rubber will cover the surface of the substrate, and form a coating after curing.
Injection molding: Use an injection mold to inject rubber material into the surface of the base part, and form a precise coating after curing.
Application areas:
Automotive industry: Automotive parts such as engine seals, suspension parts, door and window seals, etc.
Mechanical industry: Used to manufacture anti-vibration pads, seals, transmission system parts, etc.
Electronic equipment: Such as housings and protective parts of mobile phones, handles, keyboards, etc.
Aerospace: Used in aircraft parts to provide high temperature resistance, shock resistance and sealing performance.
Construction and piping systems: Used to seal and protect connectors in piping systems.
In summary, rubber coating is a very versatile and efficient solution that can provide good sealing, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, shock absorption and other properties, and is widely used in various industrial and consumer products.