RPM Rubber Parts Blog (5)

What is Elastomer Molding?

An elastomer is essentially an elastic polymer. Types of elastomers include silicone, synthetic rubber, EDPM, natural rubber, SBR, isoprene rubber,..

Selecting an Isolator: Degrees of Freedom and Primary Engine Disturbances

There are numerous critical elements to consider when you select a vibrationisolator. Depending on the application, you'll need to know things like..

Selecting an Isolator: Mounting Strategies/Analysis Methodology

The system analysis methodology is an important exercise for vibration isolator performance. This critical endeavor is the starting point for..

Vibration Isolation Theory and Why It Matters

Vibration theory provides an essential foundation for vibration isolators. At RPM, our engineers understand and create products based on tested ideas..

What Role Does the Bond Play in an Industrial Isolator?

Industrial machinery carries heavy loads, undergoes enormous strain, and plays a vital role in company operations. Downtime and failure accrue..

What are the Signs That an Isolator isn’t Correct for the Application?

While many rubber isolators look the same - their performance is often not. Poor selections can slip, shift, or fail. If they do, the machine that..

Does the Size and Shape of a Vibration Mount Matter?

If it shakes, rattles or rolls, chances are you can solve vibration issues with rubber. Custom manufactured vibration mounts are commonly used in..

Shock and Vibration Control

At the turn of the century, automobiles may have felt like a miracle, but the teeth-rattling, hip-displacing reality of riding one was anything but..

Deep-Dive Into the Compression Molding Process

Compression molding is a simple, high-pressure situation where vulcanized rubber is transformed into a strong, useful rubber part. These parts play a..

Covid-19 Status

The health and safety of our team members and various stakeholders is our highest priority and we have implemented contingency measures to make sure..