Seals and Gaskets
Cut and molded rubber sealing components for equipment panels, pumps, HVAC housings, and automotive assemblies.
DurometerMedia fit
Cooper Tire rubber sourcing desk
Elastomer and industrial rubber programs specified without excess motion.
Cooper Tire supports procurement and engineering teams that need rubber compounds, hose assemblies, gaskets, O-rings, and molded parts with clear material limits, direct documentation, and practical qualification paths.
Grouped specification basis
Fast comparison points before a sample request
| Group | Parameter | Typical Planning Range |
|---|---|---|
| Elastomer Selection | ||
| Base polymer | EPDM, NBR, CR, silicone, FKM, polyurethane | Chosen by media, ozone, compression set, and temperature exposure |
| Hardness | Shore A target | 35A-90A with tolerance defined during print review |
| Process Control | ||
| Manufacturing | Extrusion, compression molding, transfer molding, die cutting | Matched to geometry, wall thickness, and annual demand |
| Documentation | COC, SDS, REACH/RoHS declaration, PPAP support | Prepared according to customer approval path |
Product scope
Industrial rubber categories for repeatable purchasing
Each category is presented as a specification family rather than a loose catalog, so buyers can start with the variables that affect approval, cost, and lead time.
Industrial Rubber Hose
Reinforced hose programs for transfer, coolant, air, and moderate chemical service with controlled fitting interfaces.
PressureFlex life
Molded Rubber Parts
OEM geometry support for bushings, mounts, bumpers, grommets, and protective parts needing repeatable tooling logic.
ToolingPPAPWhy buyers use Cooper Tire
Compact support for material decisions
Application-first material screening
Operating temperature, fluid exposure, compression set, UV, and abrasion are reviewed before a grade is proposed.
Documentation-ready sourcing
Declarations, SDS files, certificates, and sample traceability are organized for engineers and purchasing teams.
Lean quotation workflow
RFQs focus on drawings, tolerance bands, annual volume, and inspection needs instead of repeated back-and-forth.
Production handoff control
Once a part is approved, tooling notes, packaging method, and change-control expectations remain attached to the program.
6-18month qualification cycles supported
35A-90Acommon Shore A review range
4core rubber program families
24hinitial RFQ triage target
Send the drawing, compound target, or failed part condition.
Cooper Tire will return a concise path for material review, sample planning, and documentation expectations.
- Rubber compound and durometer review
- Hose, seal, gasket, and molded part routing
- REACH, RoHS, FDA, USP, or IATF documentation mapping