Advanced Rubber Extrusions for the Water Control Industry: Securing Our Water with Elbex

David Garman • July 18, 2025

Effective sealing is vital for the water control industry. High-performance water control rubber extrusions prevent leaks and contamination, protecting water quality and reducing financial losses. At Elbex, our waterproof rubber gaskets, innovative custom extruded rubber profiles for water control applications, and specialized air barrier rubber extrusions for water control applications can make all the difference in helping you secure your water.



The Unique Demands of Water Control Applications


Water control applications must deliver decades of leak-free service – even as they face a unique and challenging usage environment. Constant exposure to water, varying water pressures and flows, and the presence of disinfectants, pollutants, and other chemicals in certain water systems, must be addressed to ensure rubber extrusions will stand the test of time.


Many applications also face exposure to UV, ozone, extreme temperatures, and potential abrasion from sediment. The right materials and design are critical.



Elbex's Specialized Rubber Extrusion Solutions for Water Control


At Elbex, we understand the unique demands and challenges of water control systems. Addressing these needs starts with our in-depth knowledge of water-resistant rubber compounds like EPDM, Silicone, Nitrile, and Butyl – and which of these is best for each system. We consider compliance with standards like NSF/ANSI 61 for drinking water components as part of this process.


Along with material selection, our advanced extrusion and molding capabilities allow us to produce truly waterproof rubber gaskets, with tight tolerances and consistent quality to prevent even microscopic leaks. Our expertise extends from flat, O-ring, and custom molded gaskets to unique custom extruded rubber profiles for water control applications, such as specialized seals for dam gates, unique pipe lining extrusions, custom profiles for filtration system components, or specific shapes for reservoir linings.


Our customization capabilities allow us to address complex geometries and specific sealing challenges that standard solutions can’t handle. This also applies to air sealing applications such as preventing air infiltration into pumps or sealing access hatches in treatment plants.



Benefits of Partnering with Elbex for Your Water Control Needs


Elbex’s high-quality manufacturing and customization options give you unmatched leak prevention, helping you avoid water loss, environmental contamination, and other hazards. Precise sealing improves the efficiency of pumps, valves, and filtration processes for more efficient operation. Durable rubber components will also reduce your long-term maintenance and replacement needs, resulting in even more cost savings.


You can also have confidence that Elbex rubber extrusion solutions will meet your specific needs, as well as regulatory compliance standards. Our adherence to stringent quality standards and commitment to working alongside your engineers will help you develop solutions that meet all applicable industry regulations.


With unmatched expertise in providing rubber solutions for the water control industry, make Elbex your first call when you need help securing your water systems. Contact us today to learn more about our capabilities and customization options.

High-Performance Appliances: Beyond the Basics with Elbex's Custom Rubber Extrusions

By David Garman • August 29, 2025
Today’s appliances need to perform at a higher standard than ever – and seals and gaskets play a vital role in making that possible. Specialized appliance gaskets and appliance seals deliver reliable barriers against heat, cold, and other hazards. As a leading provider of high-quality appliance rubber extrusions, Elbex’s custom extruded rubber gaskets for appliance manufacturing will provide the performance you need. The Essential Role of Rubber in Appliance Performance Gaskets and seals create a reliable barrier that keeps appliances functioning properly. These barriers fill a wide range of roles, such as preventing leaks in washing machines and dishwashers, helping refrigerators and ovens maintain desired temperatures, and securing components and eliminating vibrations in washers and dryers. Notably, these extrusions must be able to perform with exposure to water, extreme heat and cold, and other hazards. Elbex's Expertise in Custom Appliance Extrusions At Elbex, our team takes a collaborative approach in creating custom appliance extrusions for your business. We draw on our deep knowledge of different rubber compounds to select materials that meet industry and regulatory standards. For example, while silicone is best for high heat/food contact, EPDM is better for weather/water resistance. Materials expertise is paired with an advanced extrusion process, which forces uncured rubber through custom dies to create precise, fully cured profiles. Rather than carrying an inventory, we custom-manufacture every product to meet your exact requirements, ensuring superior stability and performance. Versatile Appliance Applications & Custom Profiles Appliance gaskets (which are static surfaces) and seals (which are moving parts) fill many roles in the appliance industry. Formed hoses and water resistance seals in washing machines and dishwashers, air barrier seals in refrigerators and ovens, and even blender lid seals provide necessary containment for appliances. Gaskets and seals can also eliminate vibrations and secure components. Our custom profile options include extruded gaskets and seals, bulb seals, custom extruded rubber d-sections, and custom extruded ribbed profiles. Each of these options can aid with filling voids, creating seals/barriers, reducing vibration, and more. Elbex's Unwavering Support and Resources Working with Elbex means you get a team that is committed to the success of its customers. Our team is ready to assist right from the start, offering guidance on materials selection and design assistance (including additional technical resources) to ensure the design and finished components meet your performance requirements. By doing all custom tooling in-house, we can also deliver our results faster and cheaper than if the work was outsourced, even while maintaining extremely high quality standards.  With our extensive expertise in high-quality appliance rubber extrusions, including appliance gaskets and appliance seals, you can count on Elbex to help ensure that your appliances are reliable and compliant for your own customers. To learn more about our custom extruded rubber gaskets for appliance manufacturing, contact us today.

Extruded Rubber Bumpers: Cushioning the Impact with Elbex

By David Garman • August 22, 2025
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Custom Rubber Extrusion Design: Tailored to Perfection with Elbex's Expertise

By David Garman • August 15, 2025
It’s all too common for off-the-shelf-parts to fall short of what you need. This makes designing custom rubber extrusion profiles for specific applications an absolutely critical aspect of getting the precision and unique functionality you need for each application. As a premier provider of customized extrusion solutions, Elbex can provide custom rubber extrusion designs that are perfectly tailored to your needs. The Elbex Philosophy: Every Application Is Unique At Elbex, we understand that every application is unique. We actively listen to your specific project requirements so we can understand your exact needs. Whether you have a detailed drawing, a simple sketch for quoting, or even a physical sample for reverse engineering, we can use it as a baseline for getting started. With our team’s knowledge, we can then recommend the most suitable design, material, and manufacturing approach for your component. “Hands-On” Engineering: Your Dedicated Project Quarterback After you request a quote, we assign a dedicated engineering team leader (your "quarterback") to your project. This person takes the lead on your project with all communication and oversight to ensure timely and satisfactory completion. From plan visits and field support to in-depth tooling and engineering setups conducted at our facilities, your team lead will make it happen. Unmatched Resources for Customization and Efficiency Elbex offers a wide range of resources to help your project succeed. Our in-house custom tool and die design services lower costs and allow us to provide turnaround times of days, rather than weeks. Our experts will help you select the right materials to ensure proper performance for your specific application and environment. We also provide a variety of technical resources (as well as the expertise of our own team) to fine-tune new designs or troubleshoot issues. The Elbex Advantage: Why Tailored Solutions Excel Custom solutions always deliver better results than standard designs. With Elbex, you get precision and performance that are optimized for your application. We seek to be a proactive partner who will help you address design challenges, while also guaranteeing a high level of quality with our hands-on approach. This fully integrated in-house approach ultimately saves you time and money – even as you get better results. With our team’s unwavering commitment to designing custom rubber extrusion profiles for specific applications and our ability to deliver customized extrusion solutions, you can count on Elbex to provide the components you need. Contact us today to bring your next rubber extrusion project to life by calling 877-302-0423 or filling out our online RFQ form.