Water Control Industry

Custom Rubber Extrusions Designed and Manufactured for the Water Control Industry

Boiler room inside water treatment plant

ELBEX designs and manufactures custom rubber extrusions for the water control industry, including the engineering, plant construction, and equipment supply subsectors. Our rubber extrusions play a vital role in any application in the water industry in which a reliable barrier solution is needed.

Our engineering team will work closely with you to figure out the right extrusion for your specific application, taking into consideration the various environmental factors that will affect the integrity and longevity of your extrusion product.

Unique Solutions for Water Treatment Plants

The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has created standards for drinking water and the systems that treat it. However, even with those standards in place, many municipal facilities don’t use NSF-61-approved materials when it comes to gaskets and other rubber extrusions. We’ve heard from many treatment facility operators that gaskets are often the last thing thought about, but the thing that can cause the most issues. We’ll help you select the right extrusion and material to ensure a lasting solution.

Here are a few examples of applications within the industry:

Rubber gate seals for industrial water filtration systems
Gaskets for drinking water treatment systems
Diffuser membranes

Extruded Rubber Gaskets and Seals

Gaskets and seals are very general terms for any type of profile that is intended to fill a gap or void and create a barrier.

Both gaskets and seals are commonly used for:

Water resistance
Air barriers
Tight seals
Vibration elimination
Securing components

Gaskets and seals are often lumped together into the same category because they both provide a strong sealing force, but their functions are slightly different. Seals are used to connect and seal two moving parts, while gaskets are commonly used as static seals between two flat surfaces set in place. Materials used for either product vary, but are often dictated by the specific application and corresponding environmental and chemical exposure.

Extruded rubber gaskets and seals from ELBEX provide superior stability and protection compared to other types of expansion joints because of our team that’s dedicated to quality through the entire extrusion manufacturing process.

Applications of Gaskets and Seals

Extruded rubber gaskets and seals are most commonly used in the following industries:

Automotive - Extruded rubber seals are commonly used between engine parts, pumps, and shafts that rotate while gaskets are used as static seals between two flat surfaces that do not move.
Plumbing - Rubber gaskets are often used in piping and plumbing applications to provide a strong, lasting, water-tight seal between two pipes.
Water Control - Similar to piping and plumbing applications but on a much larger scale, our gaskets and seals are common solutions in water control applications to provide water-tight seals.

Because of the versatility of our extruded rubber profiles, they can be used as a viable sealing solution in so many different industries and applications. Our design and engineering team can assist you in finding the right extrusion to meet your needs.

Please contact us to discuss your specific application needs.

Industries We Serve

Custom Extrusion Design and Value-Added Services

In addition to designing and engineering custom extrusions, we are able to provide many value-added services, such as in-house die tooling, on-site silicone mixing, and silicone color matching, as well as printing, cutting, splicing, and taping.

We take pride in our ability to deliver custom-manufactured gaskets and seals to meet your specification requirements.

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Engineering Resources to Support Your Project

Custom Onsite Tooling - We meet our customers’ needs for unique custom extrusions with in-house, custom tool and die design services.
Technical Information - We offer several technical resources and PDFs to assist in the design of effective and efficient rubber extrusions.
Materials Selection - We can help control the cost of your product while achieving the proper performance levels with smart materials selection.
Design Assistance - Every application is unique and we stand ready to offer design assistance and even troubleshoot old problems.

Request a Quote

Interested in extruded rubber gaskets or seals from ELBEX? We’re happy to assist with your project. Submit an RFQ online now or contact us for more information.

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Silicone Sheeting

Product Description

There are many varied uses for Silicone Sheeting. It is most commonly used as an air and water vapor barrier within architectural glazing systems. It is one of the few items that may be available in stock for next day shipment. Please call us to check availability.

Custom Design Avaliable

We take pride in our ability to deliver a custom manufactured product to meet your specification requirements. Based on our extensive capabilities, nearly any design can be met. Below are strictly a few examples of profile types that ELBEX has the capability to produce. For more information please reference our capabilities page.

Standard translucent sheeting in various widths typically available for immediate shipment. For detailed pricing please see our silicone sheeting pricing page.

NOTE: Because many of our orders are custom orders, we do not carry an inventory. Please call one of our Sales Representatives to inquire into the item you are interested in.

Tubing Profiles

Product Description

Hollow tubes are used in many different applications across many different industries. They are very commonly used as protective sleeves, gaskets, and in drainage capacities. Our extruding capabilities allow us to manufacture tubing in a wide range of sizes, wall thickness, and materials.

Custom Design Avaliable

NOTE: Because many of our orders are custom orders, we do not carry an inventory. Please call one of our Sales Representatives to inquire into the item you are interested in.