A geopolitical crisis may seem far removed from the shop floor—but in 2026, that’s no longer the case. The Iran crisis and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are heavily impacting energy, raw materials, and steel—three core pillars for manufacturers of rubber and plastic components. The effects are likely to extend into the medium…
Complex male inserts and their criticality in mold design In the production of rubber items—whether injection molding, compression molding, paste silicone, or LSR—the final quality of the piece depends, among other things, on the design of the mold closure, especially when the plates must match a series of male inserts with complex geometries, which increases…
Steel market and the current situation in Italy Raw material costs are a crucial component that determines the final product price in the mold manufacturing industry, specifically in the production of molds for rubber and plastic molding. In Italy, where most of the required steel must be imported, fluctuations in the global steel market, and,…
When manufacturing rubber products, it is paramount to carefully balance temperature and pressure, and fine-tune mold specifications to optimize product quality while maintaining operational efficiency, as these factors interact in complex ways that directly impact vulcanization speed, material degradation risks, mold longevity, and production costs. Below, we analyze key considerations for optimizing these parameters. …
When it comes to design, multi-cavity molds for rubber injection involve a number of critical considerations that can significantly impact production in terms of efficiency, quality of the items to be molded, and overall cost of the project. In today’s article, we are going to share with you a list of key factors to…
Put the pedal to the metal, they say…we help put rubber on the pedal. INTRODUCTION Manufacturing automotive parts, i.e., pedals, clutches, accelerators, and brakes, can reveal a tough challenge, for they are all components that need to endure countless applications at each and every use. Therefore, they have to withstand the test of time and…
Manufacturing even a simple mold is a complex process that requires expertise and technical skills in both design and molding. Nothing is left to chance. In fact, each step is the result of careful study that allows us to monitor and keep track of all stages of production to ensure functional, as well as high-quality…
Steel hardness and rubber molding In the complex world of rubber molding, the hardness of steel plays an essential role. Yet, such a role is too often underestimated. From the moment the rubber first meets the mold, flowing between the runners of the plates, the steel hardness not only affects the overall quality of the…
