The Elbex Way

ELBEX • January 26, 2016

Elbex prides itself on a specific method for producing the best quality rubber extrusions and silicone sheeting materials each and every time. Other rubber extrusion manufacturers may not bring as much work in house as we do, match the size and scale of our production, or provide the same post production services, but all of these offerings help make up the specific Elbex way. 

Custom Tool and Die 

The first thing that makes Elbex’s process stand out in the industry is our custom tool and die that we make in house for onsite tooling. Our engineers take a hands-on approach, bringing them closer to quality certification standards and improving the efficiency of the project overall. We take our experience working with AutoCAD in 2-D modeling to project sites, allowing us to create custom tools that shorten lead times and deliver exactly what the project requires. 

In-House Mixing and Large Quantities 

Elbex prides itself on being able to take on projects of a large scale. we have the ability to turn out quantities of product to meet the expectations of big projects. These mass quantities begin small samples to give your team the chance to ensure absolute quality and that every detail has met the necessary specifications. Then, our in-house mixing allows us to reproduce custom compounds of rubber and silicone materials that will also meet those expectations. This scalable in-house process allows us to even produce silicone sheeting in custom colors for specific applications. 

Post Production Services

The final aspect of the Elbex way that sets us apart is our post-production services.  Elbex provides a complete, custom experience from design to packaging. Other services we offer our clients to ensure they have everything they need include punched products from a third-party vendor, labeling, custom printing, cutting and splicing as well as tape and adhesive backings. These final touches ensure that the extrusion materials Elbex provides go above and beyond what your project needs. 

The Elbex way, which ensures that your project’s success is the most important from design stages to putting on the final label means that you have less to worry about, faster turnaround times, and custom materials that help you reach your goals. 

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