Custom rubber and silicone molded parts and assemblies using unique material formulation chemistry from Hiawatha Rubber are the answer to many of today's military contractor requirements.
Military grade parts in sizes from 0.050" up to 50" long, 30in2 x 30in2 such as seals, valves, protective covers, air filtering system components, rack mounts, and shock rail components are custom molded to meet military specifications including MIL, ASTM, SAE, AMS, and many Federal requirements.
The company provides elastomer-based solutions for military systems with increased functionality, structural protection and improved reliability. Included in its expertise are very close tolerance, military-application-specific molded rubber and silicone components and assemblies requiring special formulations and surface finishes.
Hiawatha Rubber provides specific performance requirements in its molded parts such as hardness, fluid resistance, abrasion resistance, shrinkage, elongation, and modulus. Utilizing a full range of custom formulated and compounded elastomers, a broad range of correct functional requirements are met.
In addition to material formulation chemistry, Hiawatha Rubber provides CAD design tooling, injection transfer molding, CNC grinding, and CNC machining. Value added services include drilling and tapping components, plastic-to-rubber bonding, metal-torubber bonding, and assembly.