EPDM Rubber Extrusions

EPDM Rubber Extrusions at Fairchild

At Fairchild Industries, we provide precision-engineered rubber and plastic components built on over 60 years of industry expertise. Among our trusted material offerings, EPDM rubber extrusions stand out for their excellent weather resistance, long-term durability, and cost-efficiency—making them a top material for automotive, construction, appliance, and marine applications.

1. What Are EPDM Rubber Extrusions?

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber is a synthetic elastomer known for its exceptional resistance to ozone, UV exposure, oxidants, and extreme weather conditions—making it ideal for outdoor and harsh-environment use.

Key performance features include:

• • Excellent heat resistance

  • Long-term color stability

  • Strong dielectric properties

  • Lower material cost compared to neoprene

While EPDM offers many of the same benefits as neoprene, it’s more economical. However, it’s not recommended for use with petroleum-based products, mineral oils, or aromatic hydrocarbons, and it may become conductive when carbon black is used in its formulation—common in black rubber compounds.

2. Versatile Applications Across Industries

Fairchild Industries produces EPDM extrusions for industries that require durability, flexibility, and environmental resilience. Common applications include:

Automotive:

• • Glass run channels

  • Belt weatherstripping

  • Vehicular trim and sealing profiles

Construction & Industrial:

• • Trim seals

  • Gasket profiles

  • Weather-resistant seals for enclosures

Appliance & Electrical:

• • Rubber grommets and edge protectors

  • Seals for weather-exposed electrical components

Marine & Outdoor Equipment:

• • Water- and UV-resistant sealing profiles

  • EPDM weatherstripping for hatches and doors

3. Custom Design and Manufacturing

We collaborate with OEMs and engineers to deliver EPDM components designed to perform in demanding conditions. Our custom capabilities include:

• • Profile extrusion for complex shapes and sealing geometries

  • Co-extrusion for multi-material profiles

  • Durometer tuning and color-matching

  • Prototyping and high-volume production scalability

4. Quality and Material Considerations

EPDM’s resilience and tensile strength are slightly lower than natural rubber and polyisoprene, but its superior weather resistance and affordability make it the go-to material for outdoor sealing applications.

Note: Because carbon black is commonly added to EPDM compounds, black EPDM is not suitable as an electrical insulator.

Our quality assurance process covers material selection, extrusion accuracy, and final part inspection—ensuring reliable, consistent performance.

5. Your EPDM Extrusion Partner

From glass sealing weatherstrips to beltline trims and custom rubber profiles, Fairchild Industries has the materials knowledge and manufacturing capabilities to deliver results. With our long-standing expertise in EPDM rubber, we’re your trusted partner for durable, cost-effective, and weather-resistant extrusion solutions.