Rubber Co-Extrusions

Rubber Co-Extrusions at Fairchild

At Fairchild Industries, we specialize in delivering complex, high-performance rubber and plastic components with over 60 years of manufacturing expertise. Among our advanced capabilities, rubber co-extrusions offer an innovative solution for applications that demand multiple material properties within a single profile. These dual- or multi-material components are ideal for industries like automotive, construction, and industrial equipment where efficiency, durability, and design flexibility are key.

1. What Are Rubber Co-Extrusions?

Rubber co-extrusions are custom-engineered profiles that combine two or more materials—such as rubber, thermoplastics, or elastomers—into one continuous component. This process allows for:

• • Multiple durometers within a single profile

  • Combination of rigid and flexible elements

  • Distinct color zones or material finishes

  • Integrated functionality to simplify installation

A common example includes bonding a soft sealing element to a rigid mounting base, enabling secure attachment and reliable sealing in one streamlined part.

Materials we commonly use include:

• • EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)

  • TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizates)

  • TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomers)

2. Versatile Applications Across Industries

Fairchild’s rubber co-extrusions are trusted across industries where multi-functionality, durability, and performance zoning are critical. Common applications include:

Automotive:

• • Door and trunk seals

  • Glass run channels

  • Window surrounds

Construction & Industrial:

• • Structural edge seals

  • HVAC and mechanical seals

  • Co-extruded gaskets with mounting flanges

These profiles are engineered to meet specific environmental, mechanical, and aesthetic requirements—helping reduce part count, streamline installation, and improve system performance.

3. Custom Design and Manufacturing

We partner with OEMs and product designers to create precision co-extruded profiles tailored to exact application needs. Our capabilities include:

• • Multi-durometer extrusion for varying flexibility and rigidity

  • Material selection and blending for chemical, UV, and weather resistance

  • Color-matched zones for identification or design aesthetics

  • Tooling, prototyping, and full-scale production support

Our in-house design team ensures seamless integration into your system architecture, reducing downstream manufacturing and assembly costs.

4. Quality, Performance, and Cost Efficiency

Fairchild rubber co-extrusions are manufactured under rigorous quality standards to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability. Benefits include:

• • Enhanced sealing and structural integrity

  • Faster and easier installation

  • Reduced component count and system complexity

  • Optimized cost-to-performance ratio

We engineer each co-extrusion to meet your specific operating conditions—whether you’re sealing out water, absorbing vibration, or ensuring structural stability.

5. Your Rubber Co-Extrusion Partner

With a legacy of material innovation and custom extrusion expertise, Fairchild Industries is your trusted partner for rubber co-extrusions. From concept to production, we deliver solutions that combine the best of multiple materials—in one seamless, high-performing component.