Heavy machinery relies greatly upon the precision of moving parts. That means things can’t leak, chafe or strike each other without causing harm to the machine – and slowing down productivity. Gaskets, seals and silicone rubber components can make a huge difference in the reliability and functionality of equipment like cranes, earth movers and even light towers with hydraulic pumps. Rather than buying new equipment, some
companies rely on rejuvenating their older equipment to keep costs low and negotiate around the challenging task or heavy equipment disposal.
Availability
When it comes to seals, washers and protective bumpers, they can be tough to replace, especially if the machine is an older model. Otherwise reliable, these types of heavy equipment malfunction or have to be retired because their bumpers, gaskets, washers and seals are no longer protecting the equipment. Some of the older parts, especially those made by offshore rubber molding manufacturers, need to be replaced. Distributors and repair companies need to have these older parts, which are often hard to find, custom created to keep heavy machinery rolling and their projects on target. When the specifications for these parts made of silicone rubber molding are provided, a domestic rubber molding products manufacturer can step in and produce these vital heavy equipment components. A quality producer can create the necessary parts from a specification drawing down to a very tight tolerance.
Reliability
Using silicone rubber molding replacement parts is as simple as having a washer on a fitting to prevent leaks and ensure the proper fit between two connecting parts. Rubber molding products can take a beating from heavy impacts and even survive high heat temperature. Since most heavy equipment is used outdoors, it’s also important to have a waterproof quality in the seals and gaskets to help prevent important compartments from being penetrated by rainwater and other sources of moisture.
Affordability
For parts suppliers and for companies with large fleets of earth movers, cranes and other heavy equipment, ordering custom rubber molding replacement parts is cost effective. When these components are created and shipped domestically, it further reduces costs related to shipping and communications. Close proximity to the parts delivery destination is also faster. This way, machinery doesn’t have to be down any longer than necessary. Overseas suppliers require longer and more expensive shipping solutions if they are even able to manufacture the parts. Dealing with offshore rubber molding products manufacturers can also be challenging because of the language barriers and customs requirements.
When it comes to keeping heavy machinery for construction projects, forestry and other complex operations in working order, silicone rubber molding is a viable solution. Gaskets, seals, washers, bumpers and other silicone rubber components can prolong the life of critical equipment like cranes, crawler loaders and excavators.
Contact SiTECH to find out how to order silicone rubber molding components for your fleet. We’re based in Virginia, and we use only the highest quality materials and processes to create custom products.
