We help public works projects and government agencies source reliable rubber parts without long lead times or guesswork. Rubber is tough, stable, and resistant to most common chemicals and weather conditions, which makes it a practical material for infrastructure that needs to perform for years with minimal upkeep. Minor Rubber has manufactured molded, extruded, and fabricated rubber parts for local, state, and federal government projects since 1914, and we carry the material grades and documentation that public sector procurement usually requires.
Rubber Parts for Local, State, and Federal Agencies
Minor Rubber is a manufacturer of molded, extruded, and fabricated rubber parts for public works projects run by local, state, and federal governments and their contractors, including agencies like the Department of Transportation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as well as transportation and construction contractors working on public infrastructure. Whether you need production of an existing part, a prototype for research and testing, or a replacement for a hard-to-find or obsolete component, we have the tooling and experience to deliver quality rubber parts on time and within budget.
Items we manufacture for government and public works projects include:
- Rubber grommets
- Bumpers, tips, and appliance feet
- Extruded rubber profiles and tubing
- Vibration isolation mounts
- Boots and bellows
Rubber Grommets for Government and Public Agency Use
Grommets protect wiring, tubing, and cabling that runs through metal or composite panels in public infrastructure, from traffic control cabinets to water treatment equipment. They eliminate sharp edges, block moisture, and resist most common chemicals and organic acids found in outdoor and industrial settings.
Grommet Materials and Specification Grades
We manufacture grommets from styrene-butadiene rubber, nitrile, silicone, neoprene, and ethylene propylene, available in commercial and specification grades that include:
- NASM 3036 Composition A and B
- ASTM
- AMS
- SAE
Grommet Shapes and Sizes
Grommets are available in shapes to suit different panel cutouts and cable diameters, including:
- Oval grommets
- Square grommets
- Rectangular grommets
- Oblong grommets
- Round grommets
Common Public Works Uses
Government agencies and public works contractors use our grommets for electrical insulation, noise control, sealing, and vibration control in equipment like traffic signal cabinets, water and wastewater systems, and public transit infrastructure. Our nitrile grommets resist ozone, oil, and ultraviolet exposure, and our silicone grommets hold up in high and low temperature extremes, ozone, and ultraviolet exposure.
Custom Rubber Manufacturing for Government Contracts
When a standard part will not fit your project, our team can build a custom rubber solution using in-house tooling and fabrication processes. This is useful for public agencies replacing legacy equipment or sourcing parts no longer available from the original manufacturer.
Our capabilities include:
- Compression molding
- Transfer molding
- Injection molding
- Latex dip molding
- Profile, tubing, washer, and gasket extrusion
- Fabrication of complex shapes with holes, notches, and cut-outs
Our process includes consulting with your team to understand the part and its use, identifying the rubber compound suited to the job, and determining the right adhesive when rubber needs to bond to metal or other materials.
Request a Quote for Government Rubber Parts
Our team is ready to help with your next government or public works rubber part request. Reach out with your specifications, drawings, or samples, and we will follow up with pricing and lead time for your project.
FAQs
Does Minor Rubber accept purchase orders from government agencies and their contractors?
Yes. We work directly with agencies and their contractors and can accommodate standard government purchase order and invoicing requirements. We are also ISO 9001:2015 certified, which many public sector bids require of their suppliers.
Can Minor Rubber match a rubber part to an existing drawing or sample if the original manufacturer no longer makes it?
Yes. We can reproduce a part from an engineering drawing or a physical sample, which is common for agencies maintaining older equipment where the original supplier is no longer in business or no longer stocks the part.
What documentation does Minor Rubber provide with government orders?
We can supply material certifications and quality documentation to support your compliance requirements, including our ISO 9001:2015 certification and traceability records for the materials used in your order.